tfarr 270 Posted August 6, 2016 My psych dr agreed with me that I had been taking Effexor for a long time and wanted to change to something different. I was on it for almost 10 years. I am now taking Pristiq, have been for the last 5 weeks. Now since then, my appetite is bananas, I'm sleepy all the time ( I yawn non stop at the gym), my joints ache. THe most common side effect is loss of appetite and weight loss. Well, not here lol I believe I'm having some paradoxical effects. I want off this STAT! Can anyone relate? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valentina 2,642 Posted August 6, 2016 Effexor has been an oldie but a goodie for many years. Were you having difficulties with it? I'm thinking if Effexor was becoming ineffective than why not a "booster" instead of a "replacement"? Just a thought... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tfarr 270 Posted August 7, 2016 He's tried to give me Welbutrin as a booster, but apparently it was a no go he thought. So off of both of those and now pristiq. A woman I haven't worked with in about 2 months said tonight " looks like you've gained weight huh?" I want to cry. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valentina 2,642 Posted August 7, 2016 He's tried to give me Welbutrin as a booster, but apparently it was a no go he thought. So off of both of those and now pristiq. A woman I haven't worked with in about 2 months said tonight " looks like you've gained weight huh?" I want to cry. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Why not go ahead and have a good cry? You've earned it. Relish it. Then: Put your think'n cap on. Get more professional opinions. If your doctor is stumped this time, seek another. It's not being disloyal. It's enlightenment. And don't give up until you feel better. There is a "cocktail" out there somewhere for you as the unique individual you are. You just have be assertive and insistent long enough until you find it. Don't give up on yourself, my friend. There is a path out of the "med change/weight gain quagmire that you find yourself bogged down in now. You just have to find the correct "GPS" setting to get you on that "right path". Keep posting. Keep calling. Keep asking. The answer is out there. You'll find it. I know you will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tfarr 270 Posted August 7, 2016 Thank you so much ❤️ Your words are like a breath of fresh air. I am now searching the Internet for top Psych. Docs in NH. I don't know why I seem to just settle with one answer. Maybe because they know more than I do lol Thank you ever so much Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melbell2222 244 Posted August 7, 2016 I would try lexapro though I yawn when I'm at the gym too haha but I'm never tired unless I eat a lot ( haven't had surgery yet ) it works with the SSRIs, when I was on pristiq I would have out of body experiences and do things I wouldn't think of doing..... Do some research on lexapro and see what you think Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uniqbtrfly 27 Posted August 7, 2016 I relate too. I have been on prozac for many yrs. Tried others like the ones mentioned but they made me gain weight too. I am 4 yrs post GS. 2 yrs ago I was dx bipolar...you cannot imagine the mess i tried and gained weight. Now I have a wonderful cocktail of depakote, prozac, and valium. Now i am losing again and sleeping much better with my moods much better stablized. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tfarr 270 Posted August 8, 2016 I relate too. I have been on prozac for many yrs. Tried others like the ones mentioned but they made me gain weight too. I am 4 yrs post GS. 2 yrs ago I was dx bipolar...you cannot imagine the mess i tried and gained weight. Now I have a wonderful cocktail of depakote, prozac, and valium. Now i am losing again and sleeping much better with my moods much better stablized. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App I was on depakote a while back, that was a true weight gainer for me. I looked up what seems to be a wonderful Psych ARNP that does med management close to me. I'm going to call my ins company to see if they cover second opinions, which I'm sure they do. Anthem so far has been awesome. Who knows, maybe my doc will call in the Prozac and I'll give that a whirl to add. But, I truly want off this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valentina 2,642 Posted August 8, 2016 Fingers crossed and candles lit. Let us know WHEN you get are enjoying you new cocktail---straight up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uniqbtrfly 27 Posted August 8, 2016 My weight gainer meds were for my fibrimyalgia and some of the antidepressants...which did not work for me anyway. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uniqbtrfly 27 Posted August 8, 2016 I relate too. I have been on prozac for many yrs. Tried others like the ones mentioned but they made me gain weight too. I am 4 yrs post GS. 2 yrs ago I was dx bipolar...you cannot imagine the mess i tried and gained weight. Now I have a wonderful cocktail of depakote, prozac, and valium. Now i am losing again and sleeping much better with my moods much better stablized. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App I was on depakote a while back, that was a true weight gainer for me. I looked up what seems to be a wonderful Psych ARNP that does med management close to me. I'm going to call my ins company to see if they cover second opinions, which I'm sure they do. Anthem so far has been awesome. Who knows, maybe my doc will call in the Prozac and I'll give that a whirl to add. But, I truly want off this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App My weight gainer meds were for my fibromyalgia and some of the antidepressants...which did not work for me anyway. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tfarr 270 Posted August 9, 2016 @@Valentina I will! I called today to see another provider. I will see her sept 8 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valentina 2,642 Posted August 9, 2016 @@Valentina I will! I called today to see another provider. I will see her sept 8 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App --And you WILL post on your progress, right?? --AND not give up until you are truly satisfied with how you feel, right?? I'll be waiting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tfarr 270 Posted August 9, 2016 Yes I sure will Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tfarr 270 Posted August 12, 2016 @@Valentina My Dr FINALLY called me back today around 1:30p. He's cutting my Pristiq by half and introducing Prozac. I've never taken that. Fingers crossed. I'll be doing this regimen till I see him again in sept Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
