Got genetic testing done for psych meds and this is the only one that came back to be proven effective. I have been taking it for a few years and it helps regulate my thoughts and emotions. On it I am less tired, more focused and living my best life. (Had a chemical imbalance in my brain)
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I was on pristiq for approximately 2 years & it worked ok unless I didn't take it at the same time everyday, then I was lightheaded and fuzzy feeling, my eyes were blurry & had a freaking migraine. It made me scared to be on it if just a few hours of not taking it does that. Went to a new Dr & got on Effexor and I list the 15 lbs that I gained on pristiq & works just as well with out the side effe...
just a boy | 19-24 | Transgender | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/31/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Got genetic testing done for psych meds and this is the only one that came back to be proven effective. I have been taking it for a few years and it helps regulate my thoughts and emotions. On it I am less tired, more focused and living my best life. (Had a chemical imbalance in my brain)
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Anonymous | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/23/2022
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 4.7
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I have tried over 10 medication/ combinations since 2002 . I finally feel like myself again. I feel like I made myself antisocial for 5+ years trying different things to level my mood out , figuring out what works . To the people who have negative reviews about this medication . I take it at night time when I’m going to sleep which is usually the same time every night. . For someone who has untreatable depressive and migraine disorders. This really made a difference in my life. It took a few months to work . But years after med changes, I’m honestly happy with this one. If your psychiatrist asks you try it when nothing else works. It was worth it for me to try it. Everyone acts differently to these type of medications Read More Read Less
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Gary | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/2/2021
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 4.3
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I have tried them all with varying side effects, I came of off Zolft and went on to Desv and love it. I haven't felt this close to human in years. I do get foggy and dizzy / confused the odd time, but Ill take that over some of the other side effects I've had on others. 100mg a day.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/13/2015
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 2.7
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I was on pristiq for approximately 2 years & it worked ok unless I didn't take it at the same time everyday, then I was lightheaded and fuzzy feeling, my eyes were blurry & had a freaking migraine. It made me scared to be on it if just a few hours of not taking it does that. Went to a new Dr & got on Effexor and I list the 15 lbs that I gained on pristiq & works just as well with out the side effects.
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