Desvenlafaxine

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Desvenlafaxine, sold under the brand name Pristiq among others, is a medication used to treat depression.[2] It is recommended that the need for further treatment be occasionally reassessed.[2] It may be less effective than its parent compound venlafaxine,[3] although some studies have found comparable efficacy.[4] It is an antidepressant of the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) class and is taken by mouth.&#...

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Desvenlafaxine, sold under the brand name Pristiq among others, is a medication used to treat depression.[2] It is recommended that the need for further treatment be occasionally reassessed.[2] It may be less effective than its parent compound venlafaxine,[3] although some studies have found comparable efficacy.[4] It is an antidepressant of the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) class and is taken by mouth.&#...

I just started on the generic Pristiq a little over a month ago and along with all the other side effects I've seen people complain about on here (headaches, jaw pain, heartburn), I'm suffering from TERRIBLE menstrual cramps! I've never had cramps like this before. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm not sure the two are even related, but I start taking this and all the sudden I'm having terrible cramps, so I'm wondering if there is a correlation. ## Most medications in this class can cause such a side effect, according to NIH reports. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, and mood swings. If they become severe, or suddenly worsen, you should consult your doctor as this might not be the best medication for you. How are you doing, now? Has there ...

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For at least a year or more I've been taking pristiq (generic) and simvastatin at the same time. I felt that the pristiq was no longer working because I was so very tired all of the time. It dawned on me that maybe there was an interaction between taking simvastatin and pristiq at the same time. I took them separately at least 3 hours apart and today have more energy and as the day wore on kept felling better. I know there isn't supposed to be an interaction if you take them together, but I can't help but think there is. Has anyone else taken them at the same time and then stopped taking them together and had better results with not feeling so tired all of the time and listless? ## Hi Karen, I just wanted to add another perspective or insight into your understanding that the...

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I was switched from Pristiq to generic Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine) which if I understand right, is really Effexor. Is there a possibility this could be causing my severe fatigue? Has this happened to anyone else out there? ## My Insurance switched me to the generic (not my choice) about 3-4 weeks ago. Depression has been creeping in and I'm pretty concerned. Yesterday/last night was bad. Today was OK but my energy is not what it should be and my thinking/mood is not where it should be. Hoping to switch back but I don't know what is happening with the insurance...there is a $1000 penalty to go back to name brand!! ## Insurance is disgusting!! I actually feel ok depression wise and the fatigue turned out to be something else. I hope you stay stable ## Thanks. I'm glad your medica...

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Are there any alternatives to Exsira (desvenlafaxine) for treating depression? I take it for this purpose and it works well, but medical aid does not cover it and it's too expensive.

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Desvenlafaxine, sold under the brand name Pristiq among others, is a medication used to treat depression.[2] It is recommended that the need for further treatment be occasionally reassessed.[2] It may be less effective than its parent compound venlafaxine,[3] although some studies have found comparable efficacy.[4] It is an antidepressant of the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) class and is taken by mouth.&#...

Desvenlafaxine

Desvenlafaxine, sold under the brand name Pristiq among others, is a medication used to treat depression.[2] It is recommended that the need for further treatment be occasionally reassessed.[2] It may be less effective than its parent compound venlafaxine,[3] although some studies have found comparable efficacy.[4] It is an antidepressant of the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) class and is taken by mouth.&#...

what is prestique ## Pristiq contans the active ingredient Desvenlafaxine, this is an SSNRI antidepressant. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and headache. You can read more on it here: Do you have any other questions?

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atrial fibrillation ## Pristiq, which contains the active ingredient Desvenlafaxine, is an antidepressant. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, sexual dysfunction and constipation. ## For 18 years I have been taking Prozac. Each time I have attempted to change, under the care of a physician, I've touched the bottom of depression again. During the last several years my dosage has been upped to 40 mg in the AM and 40 in the PM. I've suffered anxiety, expecially upon awakening in the morning. In the last 10 years I've been divorced from a man with passive-aggressive tendancies. I go to a well reputed psychologist,exercise and eat well. I regularly meditate and do daily journaling,etc. I'm now married to a good person. My psychologist, chiropract...

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is prestiq a fluoxetine? ## Pristiq contains the active ingredient Desvenlafaxine, this is an SSNRI antidepressant, so not, a similar class of medications, but not the same. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and headache. You can read more on it here: Do you have any other questions?

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Treatment for Axiety ## The name of the medication is actually Pristiq, it contains the active ingredient Desvenlafaxine, it's an SNRI antidepressant. You can learn more Pristiq details here. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes. It isn't that commonly used for anxiety, though some people resistant to other treatments have had good luck with these types of medications. Are there any questions or comments?

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is pristiq a narcotic I NEED TO KNOW ## Hello, Joe! How are you? No, Pristiq contains the active ingredient Desvenlafaxine, is it an SNRI antidepressant. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## is it safe to take butal-50-apap-325-caff-40. And pristiq at the sametime? ## Hello, Carla! How are you feeling? I didn't find any interactions listed in the databases, such as the one provided by MedScape, but it's always best to double check such information for you own safety. You may experience a worsening of some side effects, such as the nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth that they both could cause. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## Joe, I take for a week and feel awful ## i t...

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my dr wants to put me on prestique to help with stress and to help my sex drive ## Pristiq contains the active ingredient Desvenlafaxine, it is an SNRI antidepressant. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, weight gain and dry mouth. You can read more on it here: Sometimes these medications make people suffer from problems with their sex drives, so you should be aware of that. Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I have tried lexapro, prozac, and celexa without much help. I need an anti-depressant that does not negatively affect my sex drive. I feel like i have no sex drive due to meds. I need a an anti-depressant that improves my sex drive. Im 24 I should be thriving. Help. ## my doctor wanted to put me on pristique for depression. he gave me some samples to try...

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JUST WONDERING IF THERE WAS ANY AMOUNT OF LITHIUM IN THE MEDICATION PRESTIQUE ## No, Pristiq contains the active ingredient Desvenlafaxine, it is an SNRI antidepressant. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes. You can learn more Pristiq details here. Are there any questions or comments? Is there anything else I can help with?

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i need help identifying a square red pill with W 100 on it. ## This is a 100mg Pristiq tablet, which contains the active ingredient Desvenlafaxine, it is an SNRI antidepressant. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and dizziness. Read more: Do you have any other questions?

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I found a foil package for 2 pills that were large red diamond shaped pills now they are missing but nothing I Google describing them comes up ## What you're describing sounds just like a 50mg Desvenlafaxine Extended Release manufactured by Ranbaxy. It's an antidepressant generic for Pristiq. Here's what the NIH site describes it as: "50 mg, light pink colored, diamond shaped, biconvex tablets, debossed with ‘L189’ on one side and plain on other side." Does this sound like what you found? Hope this helps! Source: ## I'm sorry no that's not it they have the letters JR on front and 445 on back ## We'd like to start a new thread for the pill "JR 445" since the title of this one describes a pill with "L189" on it. Is the JR 445 pi...

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I have started taking pristiq about 6 weeks ago and I have noticed in the last week or so that I have been extremely fatigued. Could this be due to the pristiq? ## Pristiq contains the active ingredient Desvenlafaxine, it is an SNRI class antidepressant and yes, it can cause drowsiness and fatigue as a side effect. Generally, side effects should hit their peak around 4 to 6 weeks of use, the time it usually takes for a medication to reach its full effectiveness in the body. After that, they should start to taper off in severity, as your body gets used to the medication. However, if it is a severe problem, then you should contact your doctor, as this may not be the right medication for you. Learn more: Are there any other questions? ## i know this is a old post but i been on pristiq near...

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I went on prestig about 3 or 4 weeks ago and I am crying alot ;very bold and saying hurtfull and stupid things to my sick husband. Do you think this could be the prestig? ## Pristiq contains the active ingredient Desvenlafaxine and is used primarily as an antidepressant. That said, this site is not medical professionals, so we can't say for certain, but yes, it is a possibility from the information available. This class of medications has been known to actually cause depression and irritability in some people. Due to the problems you are suffering, you should contact your doctor immediately, this is probably not the right medication for you. Have you spoken to your doctor, yet?

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I found a big square pill with W 100 on it and wanted to know what it was. ## Does it only have the W 100 on it and no other markings? If so, then this is a 100mg Pristiq tablet, which contains the active ingredient Desvenlafaxine, an SNRI antidepressant. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and weight gain. Read more:

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