"i am a 67 year old female and i have suffered from fibromyalgia for approximately 35 years.  with that being said i have also suffered from depression over the years and have taken prozac and zoloft with no effect. for the past 3 months i have been suffering from anxiety and depression and have been extremely nauseated and have lost 16 pounds.  i was on venlafaxine for 2-1/2 weeks with no results and have now been on pristiq for 9 days and instantly felt 100% better.  i have my appetite back and have much more energy.  i actually feel like living again.  i hope my health continues to be better on the medication."