Posted by zana on September 5, 2009, at 15:10:13
In reply to Re: Perceptions: effexor and pristiq » West, posted by Phillipa on September 5, 2009, at 12:00:54
Hi West,
I take pristiq now and took effexor a long time ago. I had to discontinue effexor because I found it too agitating. That's what my pdoc's notes say. I actually don't remember what it was like or any side effects. I can tell you that the only side effects I notice on the pristiq are constipation and sexual numbness, if you know what I mean. It is touted as having no sexual side effects for women. My pdoc says I'm one of the unlucky 10%. Adding wellbutrin and taking 2 viagra help. Unfortunately my insurance won't pay for the viagra which makes having sex a $40 proposition :(
It's supposed to have fewer side effects overall.
Hope this helps.
Zana
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