"i&#039;ve been using pristiq for 6 months now. i have never used any form of medication for anxiety before as i said to myself i never want to be on medication. so i spoke to family, friends and then finally a psychologist to help me with my constant anxiety and negative mind chatter- but nothing helped so i decided to see my doctor for a prescription for an anti-depressant/anti-anxiety type medication. he recommended pristiq. the first few days i felt a little dizzy, some constipation but that soon passed and in about 2 weeks i was feeling a lot calmer, more level headed and a lot more positive. it has helped me get through a tough time and i would recommend it."