Gerpenn: Long time Pristiq user

[Gerpenn]

Hello, this is my introduction.

I am a long time Effexor user, age 38 male. It never was completely effective and I struggled with side effects, so I ended up cycling off and on periodically for the last 10 or so years.

For the last two years, I have been using Pristiq instead, and don't feel I need it, but I have not been able to stay off. Even after tapering to where I am off it with no short term withrdawal, I will get bad symptoms of withdrawal (characteristic headache and dizziness) returning about 6 weeks after.

 

I just restarted 25mg Pristiq and am hoping to successfully get off.

I have a lot of questions, including whether I should switch back to Effexor just for the ability to count the time release balls and taper that way.

I would like to post in the tapering forum.

Thanks you.

 

[Frogie]

@Gerpenn

 

Welcome to SA. We are a volunteer ran site with member such as yourself tapering off or have tapered off similar medications as you.

 

This is your introduction page where you will receive information, ask questions and meet other members such as yourself. We ask that each member only have one introduction page so we can keep all your information in one place.

 

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You say you just reinstated Pristiq at 25 mg, when was that? And how do you feel now? I would not suggest going back on Effexor at this time because Pristiq was the last antidepressant you tapered off of.

 

 

Tips for tapering off desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms

 

What is withdrawal syndrome?

Dr. Joseph Glenmullen's withdrawal symptom checklist

 

We don't suggest a lot of supplements on here except 2. If you would like to try one, try a small amount and wait a few days before introducing the other.

 

Magnesium

Omega-3 Fish Oil

 

After you have read the links provided, please reach out to us with any questions you may have.