"i felt much better on this medication, but found it had unfortunate side effect.  after ruling out the 2 other medicines i was on for other conditions, i found out it was the pristiq that caused major photo-sensitivity. i basically had to stay out of the sun all last summer. i developed blotches and nausea after just a few minutes in the sun.  being depressed and not being able to go outside doesn&#039;t work.  after weaning off it, the symptoms subsided.  lively to be outside again, but now must try a different medicine."