"i have been taking pristiq for 1 week. i loved how it lifted me up right away. i was on cymbalta for 5 years and was having panic attacks and very stressed out and wasn&#039;t working anymore.  i have noticed mild headache off and on and no sex drive, like short tempered too, oh and night sweats started  and we don&#039;t like that,  but from what i have read it should lighten up. i do feel better and will give it a chance like with any new medication your body has to get used to it.  hope this one works! i have even backed off on my smoking which is a plus! good luck to every one."