The main difference between the See more A study of an administrative claims database found that among patients (n >130,000) who started antidepressant monotherapy for a new episode of depression
Desvenlafaxine is available as extended release tablets of 25, 50, or 100
Venlafaxine is essentially a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor at 75 mg, and with higher doses such as 225
The risk of
A 2019 study compared the effects of desvenlafaxine with escitalopram, a generic drug with the trademark name Lexapro, for postmenopausal women with anxiety
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Serotonin
Desvenlafaxine (PRISTIQ) is a synthetic succinate version of venlafaxine’s major active metabolite Like Pristiq, Effexor is an SNRI, so it prevents the reuptake of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine increasing their availability in the brain
feeling very agitated or restless
Desvenlafaxine (administered as desvenlafaxine succinate) is the major active metabolite of the antidepressant venlafaxine
5 hours
Gradual dose reduction over days to weeks reduces the risk and severity of complications
2 million prescriptions of Desvenlafaxine were issued in the United States
Brand names: Pristiq and Khedezla
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
[7] Three women were taking venlafaxine during breastfeeding in doses of 37
fast, pounding, or irregular pulse
Desvenlafaxine is used to treat depression
Both are FDA-approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder and have essentially the same pharmacologic and pharmacokinetic profiles; however, the recommended dosing is notably different
For example, you might feel nauseated, dizzy, short-tempered, confused, restless, and/or
5 days
When people stop taking medication, some antidepressants leave the body quickly (short half-life), while others leave the body more slowly (long half-life)
Antiplatelet therapy might increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding 5, 6
The best way to convert from Effexor to Pristiq is to consult your healthcare provider