[possum220]

I was always of the opinion that side affects started when you started a medication of shortly after you increased the dosage.

I have been on 100mg of Pristiq for 6 weeks. I had been having a few twinges of pins and needles in my toes but last night the pins and needs cranked up to include my feet and hands. I thought my extra blurry vision was due to reading too much until I read the CMI information sheet. Blurry vision is also listed.

As I wont be seeing my p'doc for another 2 weeks I will make the decision to drop it back to 50mg and see what happens. But I know my p'doc wont consider that enough as a therapeutic dose for depression. So I will possibly find myself trying another medication.

Over many years I have been on heaps of different medications. The only one that seemed to work was Serzone but that has been taken off the market in Australia.

I have nothing against taking medication but it seems that my body will spit the dummy against these foreign invaders. It would be nice if I didn't have to be on anything.

[Travelinglady]

Agreed. I wish I didn't have to be on anything either.

I also thought a drug's side effects occurred earlier when a new drug is started. Perhaps you can talk to your pharmacist about it or leave a message for the doc.

[vans1974]

Originally Posted by possum220

I was always of the opinion that side affects started when you started a medication of shortly after you increased the dosage.

I have been on 100mg of Pristiq for 6 weeks. I had been having a few twinges of pins and needles in my toes but last night the pins and needs cranked up to include my feet and hands. I thought my extra blurry vision was due to reading too much until I read the CMI information sheet. Blurry vision is also listed.

As I wont be seeing my p'doc for another 2 weeks I will make the decision to drop it back to 50mg and see what happens. But I know my p'doc wont consider that enough as a therapeutic dose for depression. So I will possibly find myself trying another medication.

Over many years I have been on heaps of different medications. The only one that seemed to work was Serzone but that has been taken off the market in Australia.

I have nothing against taking medication but it seems that my body will spit the dummy against these foreign invaders. It would be nice if I didn't have to be on anything.

Pristiq is infamous for weight gain as well...see if you can get Nefazodone in Australia!

[jpny]

I've been on Prstiq for a month @50mg. Most of the non-live able side effects have subsided but I have been having problems with my eyes. I thought it was just me but I guess it's the med too. My vision has really become blurred and I already wear glasses!
I don't feel like this has done anything for my depression either. My PDoc said it would take 2 weeks to see if it works...what now? I've been on so many different meds the past 5 yrs, now my liver isn't functioning properly!

[NancyB]

Originally Posted by possum220

I was always of the opinion that side affects started when you started a medication of shortly after you increased the dosage.

I have been on 100mg of Pristiq for 6 weeks. I had been having a few twinges of pins and needles in my toes but last night the pins and needs cranked up to include my feet and hands. I thought my extra blurry vision was due to reading too much until I read the CMI information sheet. Blurry vision is also listed.

As I wont be seeing my p'doc for another 2 weeks I will make the decision to drop it back to 50mg and see what happens. But I know my p'doc wont consider that enough as a therapeutic dose for depression. So I will possibly find myself trying another medication.

Over many years I have been on heaps of different medications. The only one that seemed to work was Serzone but that has been taken off the market in Australia.

I have nothing against taking medication but it seems that my body will spit the dummy against these foreign invaders. It would be nice if I didn't have to be on anything.

Dear Possum -

Do you know for sure that 50 mgs of Pristiq will not work for you? Often, the PsychMD will not raise your dose until you find it is not working well for you. I would try to cut back and see what happens. You may only need 50 mgs. No need to be over-medicated. I am on 50 mgs and I am doing fine at that dose.

Good luck.

NancyB

[possum220]

My p'doc doesn't think that 50mg is a therapeutic dosage for me. However I did go up to 100 and dropped it back to 50 a week ago. Yesterday I ran out and dont want to go back on it. The blurry vision one reason and weight gain another.

Will see what my P'doc says on Wednesday.......... Sick of pills.

[possum220]

No pristiq and I just want to cry. Had a major outburst of anger today. Hmmm not good. I wonder how long this will last.