I am 54 and in late May was diagnosed with Severe Emphysema by my Pulmonary doctor (I smoked for 36 years and quit 2 years ago), I was put on oxygen to be used 24/7 along with other oral medications and inhalers. In June I started Pulmonary Rehab and started having panic/anxiety attacks (which was very bad for my emphysema). I was started on Pristiq (50mg) and continued to take it for 10 weeks even though the side effects I was experiencing were uncomfortable (vision issues, nausea, severe sweating, insomnia). 2 weeks ago I started to wean myself off Pristiq and although my anxiety is back, the other side effects are gone and I'm awaiting my appt to see my doctor again to try something else.
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I am 54 and in late May was diagnosed with Severe Emphysema by my Pulmonary doctor (I smoked for 36 years and quit 2 years ago), I was put on oxygen to be used 24/7 along with other oral medications and inhalers. In June I started Pulmonary Rehab and started having panic/anxiety attacks (which was very bad for my emphysema). I was started on Pristiq (50mg) and continued to take it for 10 weeks even though the side effects I was experiencing were uncomfortable (vision issues, nausea, severe sweating, insomnia). 2 weeks ago I started to wean myself off Pristiq and although my anxiety is back, the other side effects are gone and I'm awaiting my appt to see my doctor again to try something else.
September 25, 2009 - 8:14pmThis Comment
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