has anyone been on Pristique? before surgery and what to take after surgery

[kelli 3]

My Surgeon says to check with my Dr. on what to take instead of Pristique, I have tried a few others in the past and had bad side effects. Just wondering if anyone has had a problem switching to something that can be chewed or comes in a liquid form? I'm the most nervous about this at the moment,. My surgery is sceduled for April 11th so I know I will have to taper of sometime soon..not sure what to do I would appreciate any input anyone can throw my way!!

[Shanny 70]

I've been on Pristiq for 3 years. I also take Topamax at night. When I had my surgery I was switched to Xanax and Topamax in the hospital because it could be crushed. When I came home I was able to resume taking the Pristiq and Topamax. It was only for 3 days so I didn't have any side effects.

Hopefully that'll work for you, too!

Good luck!

[Luanne 32]

I switched to a liquid Prozac and at 10 weeks was back on Pristique. What does your doctor say? My choice is still liquid vitamins tho.