anxiety about lowering my dose

[Ethansmom]

I am on 50MG of pristiq (for about 5 weeks now). It's making me horribly anxious and I don't need the extra norephenedrine in my body. The doctor said that could be what's causing the uptick of anxiety. So together, we have decided it's best to lower the dose to 25MG. That's what I took for one week until I raised the dose to 50MG.

Today is my first day taking 25MG and i'm anxious about getting withdrawl symptoms. What can I expect to feel? I want to feel positive that the 25MG will help, but it's hard when the anxious mind tells you you'll feel terrible withdrawl symptoms. I do have Klonopin to help me during this transition.
Thoughts?

[Chris 614]

I don't know the answer to this because I think everyone experiences things differently. Anticipating withdrawal though will only cause more anxiety. You might find that you come off of it easily. And you've only been on it for five weeks. Also, you have the klonopin to help. It sounds like a good decision to come off of it.

[nomorepanic]

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[Ethansmom]

Thank you, Chris. You are so nice to respond to quickly. You are right. I am already anticipating the worst. I don't think it can make me any worse than the current SNRI is making me feel. And it's not like i'm cold turkeying it- just lowering the dose. I hope all goes well, ,and i'll keep posting if I need help.

[Chris 614]

Yes, I think the tapering off will make it easier. I'm glad your doctor suggested that. I think it will make you feel better getting off of the medication actually. It sounds like it caused increased anxiety. I hope you're feeling better.