Prestiq

[deadpie]

So I was put on this antidepressant named Prestiq about five to six months ago and I've wanted to just get off all of my meds because I personally believe that I can fight things without needing this shit. Not putting any judgement on anyone, just saying that I kind of view these medicines as nothing but placebo's... none of them work for me, I think it's a waste of money.

Although I can't get off Prestiq out of the five meds I was on. This one gives me the WORST withdrawal symptoms I've ever had in my entire life and I know a shit load about what it's like to be in pain. The insane motion sickness, feeling sick to my stomach, sweating, freezing, burning, dreams inside of dreams, insomnia, not being able to even get out of bed, just complete fucking death. It's also something you can't just cut up into smaller pieces and get off of. Going cold turkey is just plain death.

I should probably see a doctor but I'm not living with my parents anymore nor do I have a job yet, so that's out of the question too. I want to get off of this thing but it kills me anytime I try.

Does anyone take Prestiq, gotten off of it, or have any advice in general?

[niceguy44]

i would recommend trying to see a gp before you do anything.
what strength tablet are you on?
pm me if you want to talk

[HandheldOutlaw]

I agree with the above-- and what time do you usually take it?
Have you tried going every other day, and then decreasing from there.?

[Sordid Saint]

yeah, withdrawals are terrible man. I don't know what they feel like from that specific drug, but I have had them with others, and I've had severe ones before, just like what youre describing. The thing I did was just deal with the withdrawals. I know it sucks so bad, but its the only way I got through. Of course you should research about the drug before you do this, and see what other people say, which I'm probably gonna do and then edit this post. But honestly. I know youre gonna not want to stop cold turkey, you wont wanna stay in bed, you wont wanna get out of bed, you wont want noise, you wont want silence. It fuckin sucks. But after a few days you will feel much much much better. PM me if you wanna talk about it at all

[CharlieFinley]

Although I can't get off Prestiq out of the five meds I was on. This one gives me the WORST withdrawal symptoms I've ever had in my entire life and I know a shit load about what it's like to be in pain.

I think that might indicate that this one isn't a placebo, no?

[Φρανκομβριτ]

I was taking Pristiq shortly before my suicide attempt, as well as a combination in my overdose. I have not noted any major side effects or withdrawal symptoms, but everyone is different.


Talk to your doctor about decreasing the dosage by very small increments to wiend you off. This may help. Normally though, these are things you just have to cope with (sorry!)

good luck