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i'm am trying to come of pristiq cold turkey, as i dont require this drug, and went mon it for my moodinees, which alternatively was caused by my iud not just my head. i am able to go 3 days with out it ( i'm n 100mgs) but after day three i become all tingly, with slurred speach and feel really horrible, so i take anothe tablet. Is there anything else i can tke other then what i am trying to get off.

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Age: 29

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spacing the dyas out in between but i cant get past day three. i have been doing this for around three weeks

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Good Evening,

Pristiq is a time released drug (it means it stays longer in the system)
People can get withdrawal symptoms when coming off of the psychotropic medications used to treat mood disorders and especially depression. Such symptoms may include nausea, upset stomach, irritability, insomnia, anxiety, etc.
A person is supposed to be tapered off of the medication. You may want to consult with the prescribing physician.

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