Alternative to Pristiq?

Posted by SheilaC on August 12, 2009, at 8:05:46

50mg of Pristiq has helped with my anxiety & depression. But the side effects of severe constipation and feeling numb, (everything below my waist is dead!), I may have to consider another med.
I know that Effexor is in the same family. I'm guessing that 50mg of Pristiq is really hitting my norepinephrine more than serotonin (not sure what 50mg of Effexor is equivalent to).
I need a drug that isn't too strong in serotonin (no SSRIs).
Would a super low dose of Effexor be similar to Pristiq without the numbness and constipation?

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Alternative to Pristiq? SheilaC 8/12/09
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