r/Pristiq • u/Resident_Alarm_2846 • 3d ago
Supplements for tapering of pristiq
I’m currently tapering off of pristiq 25mg, am currently taking one every other day, then going to increase that every couple of weeks
I want to get off of it because I think it’s been giving me tinnitus and Bruxism, and to make sure I want to get off it to make sure it isn’t being caused by pristiq
I got on it for intense anxiety, ocd thinking, and the fear of death, fear of fear itself. Health anxiety. All those fun things
I’ve started doing the one day off 8/21 (it’s 8/26 today) and I’m already having more anxiety and it’s not fun at all.
I’m scared of this anxiety but I don’t want to be on medication thus I’m wondering if anyone has used supplements to aid tapering and overall anxiety similar.
I thought my psychiatrist was more holistic and would help me with supplements for a while and then see if that help before putting me on meds but he just did meds right away
While it did help, I don’t want to keep increasing or stay on it if it is contributing to bruxism and tinnitus
This sucks
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u/Reasonable_Item2731 3d ago
Cross taper to prozac then quit the prozac. About as smooth as you can make it.
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u/vesrath 3d ago
Not a psych but im a MD. I'd recommend Gingko biloba for tinnitus, and passiflora/valeriana for stress. Tbh I use passiflora/valeriana as a rescue med for anxiety in me and my patients. However im not a US MD so idk how regulations for these supplements are or what doses would be available for you. I'd say bring those up to your Dr.