"my psychiatrist put me in 50mg pristiq for compulsive, regular binge eating and anxiety/depression.  the first week i was on it, my anxiety-ridden thoughts about food changed completely and i lost interest in binge eating, so i have lost a few pounds so far.  i was extremely happy, with virtually no anxiety.  i am now on week 2, and the anxiety is starting to creep back in and i&#039;m not quite as happy, so i will be discussing increasing my dosage with my doctor.  the loss of interest in food has persisted.  overall, i think this medication is great and i plan to stay on it."