"i have been taking pristiq for 2 years now and feel normal and stable.  i have been prescribed pristiq for major depression which i have experienced most of my post pubertal life.  i have taken various medicines which have had differing side effects, e.g. cipramil, luvox, prozac and for me, pristiq has been the most well tolerated.  i have not had any dryness, nausea or dizziness thank heavens.  i don&#039;t cry for no reason any more and i have not had any suicide thoughts or plans since being on this medicine. i am currently going through a very stressful time (partner out of work) and am considering asking the doctor to increase my dose as i am experiencing unusually high levels of anxiety."