Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I am currently on 50mg pristiq and stilnox. it seems like i have gained weight. i do have anxiety / depression and bulimic. and also a chain smoker and have sleeping issues. will any other medication would work better for me? i do afraid of gaining weight
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Need medical eval: Yes, Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) can cause weight gain but so can bulimia, depression, thyroid disorder, abnormal blood sugar etc. Get checked by your pcp to rule out medical factors for weight gain. Talk to prescribing doctor about weight gain on Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) and review alternate meds. Would add therapy to help you work on eating disorder, depression and chain smoking. I hope this helps and you feel better soon.
Answered 4/26/2016
2.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hello, i currently take 50mg of Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) daily for both depression and anxiety. Would this make taking MDMA more risky than normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am on Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) 50 for anxiety and depression. It is day 13, my mood seems to fluctuate from energized to flat, tired and unmotivated.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
17 yr old male. Had depression. Anxiety and ocd. He's on Zoloft and wellbutrin. Would it be wise to try pristiq (desvenlafaxine)?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I'm taking wellbutrin/pristiq/klonopin for depression/anxiety and Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for ADHD. Is that ok with all 4 meds? I feel great!
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Since Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) isn't officially indicated for anxiety, is it still a reasonable option for depression with anxiety?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
My babys 3months & breastfed. I've tried the safe meds but don't work for me for depression & anxiety. Can I use pristiq (desvenlafaxine) I've read no & yes w/monitoring?
I think I might have depression or an anxiety disorder. I can't sleep at night and I've been gaining weight rapidly. There are some other symptoms too
Currently takes remeron for sleep and appetite stimulation . Not helping depression. Can adding Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) help? Read about "California rocket fuel."
Severe insomnia, depression. Taking zonisamide, tizanidine, ambien (zolpidem). Averaging 2 hrs sleep. Zyprexa just added, weight gain concern! syroquel prev added 80lbs w/strict diet, exercise. Likely w/zyprexa?
50mg pristiq (desvenlafaxine) (depression anxiety) seemed to lose effectiveness after 3 months 100 stopped working after another 3 on 150 now will this keep happening?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
