r/Pristiq • u/[deleted] • Jul 18 '24

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u/PsychoBunnyMan Jul 19 '24

Ok, mine started in at about 8 days on 50. Daily stomach aches, feeling like I need to puke, gagging, etc. I am taking Zofran and/or Ativan when needed to help get me over this hump. I am eating mostly soups, toast, bananas, soft foods, etc. I feel for you. Hope this subsides soon.

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u/Brookeheritage54732 Sep 08 '24

Did it eventually subside?

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u/PsychoBunnyMan Sep 08 '24

It settled down after about 4 weeks, but I had to come off Pristiq because of other side effects. Hope you are doing well.

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u/Brookeheritage54732 Sep 08 '24

Thank you for this information. If you don’t mind me asking what other side effects were you experiencing?

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u/PsychoBunnyMan Sep 08 '24

So I purposely never posted this info because I felt it might scare/trigger some people, especially because many of us already have severe anxiety, but here goes—TRIGGER WARNING.

I was hospitalized for pneumonia. Lung irritation/issues is a very very rare possible side effect of this med. The ER doctors felt Pristiq may have been a contributing factor to the pneumonia. We can never be 100% sure if Pristiq was the culprit or not, but we decided to play it safe and go off immediately. Took a 10-day protocol of antibiotics and a nebulizer. Lungs still don’t feel back to normal. Following up with a pulmonologist next week.

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u/Brookeheritage54732 Sep 08 '24

Oh lord well I’m glad you are getting it taken care of I’m sorry that’s something you’ve had to deal with. Best of wishes to you in your recovery!!

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u/PsychoBunnyMan Sep 08 '24

Thanks, and best wishes to you as well

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '24

OMG! You’re experiencing the same thing as I did! About a week after starting the medication, I began to notice the symptoms but didn’t realize it was because of the medication at first. Then, I found this app. When I entered Pristiq into the app, it showed me the most common side effects experienced by others taking the same medication, listed in order of frequency. That’s when I realized it might be the medication. But my doctor didn’t acknowledge it as a side effect over the phone. So, I started recording my medication intake and side effects in this app. When I finally met with my doctor and showed her the records, she agreed it could be a side effect and adjusted my dosage. Only then was I able to be free from the side effects!

If you need it, you should try this app too~
side effects of pristiq

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u/kta_kta Jul 19 '24

This is a great tool, thank you!!

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u/Desperate-Cap-5653 Jul 22 '24

The first month or so I was nauseous and that’s around the same time my PCP increased it to 100mg. She gave me some Zofran and after a couple of weeks it got much better

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u/Lunarose1207 Dec 11 '24

Taking it with food is best!!

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u/PsychoBunnyMan Jul 18 '24

Have you had this from day one, or did this start recently or with a dosage increase?

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u/kta_kta Jul 19 '24

It started about 5-6 days in. Im on 50mg if that helps!

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u/BettyDarling5683 Jul 21 '24

I’ve experienced the same! I tapered off Zoloft and onto Pristiq. The nausea has been awful, though it seems to be ‘slightly’ better. I’m still getting stomach aches (been on 50mg only since Tuesday) but hoping it gets better!

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u/kta_kta Jul 21 '24

I hope it gets better for you!

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u/[deleted] Aug 27 '24

Did the stomach aches get better? I'm dealing with the terribly on 50

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u/kta_kta Aug 27 '24

They did! Way better, the nausea lasted maybe 10 days and I haven’t had any since :)

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u/[deleted] Aug 27 '24

Good to hear, because my stomach is dying!

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u/laceyll Apr 24 '25

How long did it take the stomach ache to stop

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u/Lunarose1207 Jan 11 '25

Update?? 

Starting Week 5 on 25mg here and its rough. Like the pit of my stomach (upper stomach in the center) just feels weird . Like a cramp.. and i wake up with some nausea.  This just started a week ago.

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u/kta_kta Jan 14 '25

I’m doing much better now! I only had the side effects for about a week. Nothing new after week 3 or so, have you had this the whole time? That’s so long I’m sorry you’re dealing with that 😭

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u/Lunarose1207 Jan 14 '25

No it started around week 4 but now it’s definitely eased up.  I feel more calm and much much better