how can i get off of my medication, i might be physically addicted?!
Question: How can i get off of my medication, i might be physically addicted?
the medication in pristiq, an antidepressent.
i've been on it for about 8 monthes now and i don't think it's working so my doctor wants me to stop it but whenever i try to i get this extreme throbbing migrane. i'm scared to stop taking it, i don't know how long the migraines will last.
how can i make the withdraw easier
i've been on it for about 8 monthes now and i don't think it's working so my doctor wants me to stop it but whenever i try to i get this extreme throbbing migrane. i'm scared to stop taking it, i don't know how long the migraines will last.
how can i make the withdraw easier
Answers:
Ask your doctor. Taper it off slowly by reducing the daily dose by 1/2 each week for a few weeks.
any antidepressants need to be tapered off gradually to avoid physical and mental withdrawals, both of which can be very dangerous. Talk to your doc about the symptoms you are presenting and get a second opinion if you have to.