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Originally Posted by confusednangry
I feel like a zombie, or that I'm not myself. It's hard to explain.
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Yes, it is hard to explain. No, I haven't taken Pristiq, but I've had similar reactions to other meds.
Generally doctors will recommend you take an antidepressant for six-eight weeks before evaluating its effects and effectiveness. Frequently the initial effects -- side effects, if any -- will wear off and the real effectiveness of the medication will increase. That is if it's going to be effective at all, which as your already know it might not. And the side effects may not go away...
Psychotropic medications are just so individual in their effects.
It's a good idea to document everything you experience and report them to your prescribing doctor.
Just to clarify, how long ago did this current depression appear? (
Feel free to ignore the question.)
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