"i experienced 3 of the most common side effects of pristiq. i experience nausea, loss of appetite and dizziness. the nausea and loss of appetite were minimal and i could get along with my day. however, the dizziness, in my opinion is not a side effect to be taken lightly. i was so dizzy, i could not concentrate or do well in class. i had to stop taking it because it was disrupting my school work very badly."