[confusednangry]

I was clinically depressed almost six years ago after I had my daughter. The medicine they prescribed me did not work at all. So I just quit taking it and didn't worry about it. But then out of no where the depression got very bad. I always that about suicide, and even came with ideas on how to do it. My moods ate so out of wack, and many people have told me I seem bipolar. So i decided to talk to my doctor my normal sick obgyn doctor.

She put me on this new medicine called pristiq. Have or are any of you on it? I have only been taking it for three days but the effect it has on me is werid. I feel like a zombie, or that I'm not myself. It's hard to explain. What did you do for you?

[Leed]

No I haven't been on it, but I've been clinically depressed since I was a small child. The two main drugs I've been on is Prozac and Cymbalta with Abilify on top. They have worked GREAT for me. I feel very very good right now. It's probably that you have to wait until you get used to the medication. Give it a little while and see how you feel. But NEVER EVER stop taking these meds ABRUPTLY because it is VERY VERY DANGEROUS. You could have something very serious happen to you. You must wean off these meds, so never stop them like that again!!!!

Best of luck & God bless. Hugs, Lee

[Rohag]

Hello & Welcome, Confusednangry!

Originally Posted by confusednangry

I feel like a zombie, or that I'm not myself. It's hard to explain.

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.)

[two sons]

I'm sorry that the Pristiq is not working for you. I was on Pristiq for several months a couple of years ago and it gave me severe migraine headaches. Now I take Cymbalta and Seroquel XR, and they are expensive, but more helpful than any of the other meds I've taken.

I hope you can find a med that is helpful for you soon.

[CandleGlow]

I have experienced this, not on Pristiq, but one of the tricyclic ad - it is like a 'spaced out' detached experience, it passed for me - hope it does for you too, give it some time.