"my doctor prescribed pristiq for anxiety.  the first 2 weeks i felt like a zombie.  i had bouts of nausea(although i never threw up) and i really just felt strange most of the time.  i knew that this medicine had side effects so i stuck it out.  on the 14th day i awoke feeling awesome!  i am not exaggerating.  i have been taking pristiq 50 mg for one month now and continue to feel great.  several times a day i actually think to myself how happy and content i am.  that never happened before taking this medication.  the only side effect that i am experiencing is that it takes me longer to climax. i can live with that, considering how pristiq has changed my life.  give it a chance to work and you may find happiness once again."