LilacOutsideMyWindow Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 So far all I'm getting are side effects - icky tummy and some weight loss (probably because of the icky tummy). I'm only on 50mg right now (don't think I've updated my sig, need to do that) and I see pdoc next Tuesday. Just wondering if anyone had any good effects early on, or if I'm looking at a full month to 6 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveyoursanity Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 First off, Pristiq isn't like other antidepressants. You'll probably stay on 50mgs, as there's actually no gain to going up. Secondly, for full effect, you should stay on the antidepressant 8-12 weeks. (I've cited STAR*D before, but it's really the best study on how long an antidepressant takes to work out there right now.) And finally, it started working for me around 4 weeks and I really felt the full effect at 10 weeks or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilacOutsideMyWindow Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Thanks, it's good to have a reality check, that I'm not looking at just one month, but up to 3. Although hopefully I'll start feeling some effect at 4 weeks. That would be a big improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveyoursanity Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Yeah. Believe me, I'm not trying to burst your bubble--I think it's possible you'll have SOME improvement far earlier than 8-12 weeks, but for full effect, make sure you wait that 12 weeks before switching meds. (IANAD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpam Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I didn't start to feel any effects untill the 8 week mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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