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Is It Safe To Take Diazepam While On Pristiq For Chronic Anxiety?

Hi.I m in Thailand atm (I m from Australia) and I suffer from chronic anxiety,I m on pristiq 50mg and am finding that over here I am rather our of my comfort zone .The pharmacys keep offering me diazepam 10mg .Is this a good idea? Mind you, I m sufferingfrom sleepless nights Shaking And nausea Please help
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
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Hi,

It is not safe to take diazepam while on pristiq. Taking diazepam while on pristiq can cause profound drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, impaired thinking, and gait disturbances.

Pristiq is selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed to treat major depression, painful nerve condisitons and chronic anxiety.

To prevent sleeplessness I advise you to:
*Take pristiq in the morning
*Avoid caffeinated food and drinks,
*Get regular physical activity or exercise

If your symptoms persist a low dose zolpidem or low dose trazodone may be helpful.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Is It Safe To Take Diazepam While On Pristiq For Chronic Anxiety?

Hi, It is not safe to take diazepam while on pristiq. Taking diazepam while on pristiq can cause profound drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, impaired thinking, and gait disturbances. Pristiq is selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed to treat major depression, painful nerve condisitons and chronic anxiety. To prevent sleeplessness I advise you to: *Take pristiq in the morning *Avoid caffeinated food and drinks, *Get regular physical activity or exercise If your symptoms persist a low dose zolpidem or low dose trazodone may be helpful. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician