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How often do you take Hydroxyzone-Pam?

 

Did you discuss reinstating Effexor instead of Pristiq?

 

Do you have a plan for going off Pristiq eventually?

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I stopped the Hydroxyzone-Pam back in December after the intense anxiety subsided.  I was never on Effexor and did have success with Pristiq. I currently have no plan for stopping it.  I'm still too freaked out about about my condition in the fall.

 

Thank you so very much for caring. 

July 2008 .5 Xanax as needed

July 2009 50 mg Pristiq..increasing to 100mg ..xanax as needed

December 2012 50 mg Pristiq  Xanax as needed

March 2013 slow taper of Pristiq...Xanax as needed

June 2013 .. Xanax as needed

November 2013..10mg Lexpro 

November 2013 Reinstated Pristiq 50mg then 100 ..Hydroxyzone-Pam for anxiety..Xanax as needed

June 2017 .. wean of Pristiq switch to 10mg Trintellix..Xanax as needed

March 2018 ..reduce Trintellix..switch to 150 WellbutrinXL..Xanax as needed 

Now 300WellbutrinXL.. 3mg Xanax at night

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If you read the topic linked below, you will see you can substitute Effexor for Pristiq. It's not ideal but at least is easier to taper.

 

Welcome, Corky. I moved your first post here as your Intro topic so it wouldn't get lost. It is indeed difficult to taper off Pristiq. For a thorough discussion, see http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/876-tips-for-tapering-off-pristiq-desvenlafaxine/ There aren't many options other than cutting up the tablet. What you might want to do is hold for a good long time before making another reduction, as your reductions are so large....

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Its been along time.  I remain on 100mg of Prestiq. I[ve had a normal healthy few years.  It has stopped being effective. The shrink is transitioning me to Trintellix. Any thoughts?

 

July 2008 .5 Xanax as needed

July 2009 50 mg Pristiq..increasing to 100mg ..xanax as needed

December 2012 50 mg Pristiq  Xanax as needed

March 2013 slow taper of Pristiq...Xanax as needed

June 2013 .. Xanax as needed

November 2013..10mg Lexpro 

November 2013 Reinstated Pristiq 50mg then 100 ..Hydroxyzone-Pam for anxiety..Xanax as needed

June 2017 .. wean of Pristiq switch to 10mg Trintellix..Xanax as needed

March 2018 ..reduce Trintellix..switch to 150 WellbutrinXL..Xanax as needed 

Now 300WellbutrinXL.. 3mg Xanax at night

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How are your symptoms?  Is there a pattern within a day or from day to day?

 

What's the plan for the transition?  Straight-up overnight switch or some tapering down of Pristiq while increasing Trintellix?

 

 

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Thank you for answering scallywag.  I tapered down on the pristiq while adding a low dose of the Trintellix.The transition was over a 3 week period.

Now I am on 10mg of trintellix.  All is well with the world.  Took a bit of time to get here.

July 2008 .5 Xanax as needed

July 2009 50 mg Pristiq..increasing to 100mg ..xanax as needed

December 2012 50 mg Pristiq  Xanax as needed

March 2013 slow taper of Pristiq...Xanax as needed

June 2013 .. Xanax as needed

November 2013..10mg Lexpro 

November 2013 Reinstated Pristiq 50mg then 100 ..Hydroxyzone-Pam for anxiety..Xanax as needed

June 2017 .. wean of Pristiq switch to 10mg Trintellix..Xanax as needed

March 2018 ..reduce Trintellix..switch to 150 WellbutrinXL..Xanax as needed 

Now 300WellbutrinXL.. 3mg Xanax at night

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Hi, Corky, how are you doing?

 

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Just saw this, Thank you for checking in.  The Trintellix made me very agitated and nervous ... I did not stay on it very long. I am currently taking 300mg of Wellbutrin, I am managing but that is about all I am doing.  

There was so much good going on in my life that I barely noticed my depression. Now that things are back to a normal pace I sit and wait for the day to be over.  

I will not add any more meds, taking the one is more then I wanted. 

Im guessing this is life!!!

July 2008 .5 Xanax as needed

July 2009 50 mg Pristiq..increasing to 100mg ..xanax as needed

December 2012 50 mg Pristiq  Xanax as needed

March 2013 slow taper of Pristiq...Xanax as needed

June 2013 .. Xanax as needed

November 2013..10mg Lexpro 

November 2013 Reinstated Pristiq 50mg then 100 ..Hydroxyzone-Pam for anxiety..Xanax as needed

June 2017 .. wean of Pristiq switch to 10mg Trintellix..Xanax as needed

March 2018 ..reduce Trintellix..switch to 150 WellbutrinXL..Xanax as needed 

Now 300WellbutrinXL.. 3mg Xanax at night

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Hi Corky, 

 

Thanks for checking in too. How quickly did you taper off the Trintellix? How long have you been on Wellbutrin? Could you please put this info, as well as the dates in your signature. ChessieCat will send you a link to the signature.

 

When you say that you are just managing, do you mean that your depression is bad? Do you have any other symptoms? 

 

Are you planning on tapering off the Wellbutrin as well?

 

Take care, sending hugs🤗

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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It was a quick taper of of the trintellix, Decreasing the amount and adding the Wellbutrin....Maybe a month at most.  That took place about around September of 2017.  By managing I mean just that...no major episodes...but no real joy to life. Loving nighttime because I can go to sleep...I plan on staying with the WellbutrinXL for as long as it gives me relief from major depressive episodes. 

Im 63 now...Never suffered from depression until 11 years ago when a life changing event took place...The episode lasted weeks and weeks until I saw a DR.  I had the same experience after a slow and correct taper off of Prstiq.  Remained healthy for about 6 months and BOOM .  Prefer to never go through that again

July 2008 .5 Xanax as needed

July 2009 50 mg Pristiq..increasing to 100mg ..xanax as needed

December 2012 50 mg Pristiq  Xanax as needed

March 2013 slow taper of Pristiq...Xanax as needed

June 2013 .. Xanax as needed

November 2013..10mg Lexpro 

November 2013 Reinstated Pristiq 50mg then 100 ..Hydroxyzone-Pam for anxiety..Xanax as needed

June 2017 .. wean of Pristiq switch to 10mg Trintellix..Xanax as needed

March 2018 ..reduce Trintellix..switch to 150 WellbutrinXL..Xanax as needed 

Now 300WellbutrinXL.. 3mg Xanax at night

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Hello, Corky. How are you doing?

This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner.

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I have good days and bad.  I've been on the 300 Wellbutrin XL since 2017...It serves its purpose. I dont ever want to go through another episode. This summer i had a bad injury to my knee...another life change since it now takes away all the sports that kept me going. It also keeps me from driving any major distance.

Xanax had taken over my life for weeks after the injury. I was able to stop the daytime dosing with no problem. Its the nighttime that is destroying me.With your help Ill be able to figure that out.

Thank you for all you do in helping us....How are you 

July 2008 .5 Xanax as needed

July 2009 50 mg Pristiq..increasing to 100mg ..xanax as needed

December 2012 50 mg Pristiq  Xanax as needed

March 2013 slow taper of Pristiq...Xanax as needed

June 2013 .. Xanax as needed

November 2013..10mg Lexpro 

November 2013 Reinstated Pristiq 50mg then 100 ..Hydroxyzone-Pam for anxiety..Xanax as needed

June 2017 .. wean of Pristiq switch to 10mg Trintellix..Xanax as needed

March 2018 ..reduce Trintellix..switch to 150 WellbutrinXL..Xanax as needed 

Now 300WellbutrinXL.. 3mg Xanax at night

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Hanging in there, thank you!

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