Pristiq Desvanlafaxine

💊 Generic name: Desvenlafaxine
🏷️ Brand name: Pristiq
📦 Presentation: Extended-release tablets
🧭 Route of administration: Oral
🕒 Typical frequency: Once daily, with or without food

🎯 What is it used for?

🧠 Major depressive disorder (MDD): Treatment of major depression
🌫️ Emotional symptoms: Improves mood, energy, and concentration
😖 Associated anxiety reduction: Common in depressive episodes

⚙️ How does it work?

🔬 It is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
🧬 Increases neurotransmitters that regulate mood and emotion

⚠️ Common side effects:

🤢 Nausea
😴 Drowsiness or insomnia
😠 Anxiety or irritability
💓 Palpitations
🧍‍♂️ Dizziness or dry mouth

🚫 Contraindications:

⛔ Concurrent use with MAO inhibitors (MAOIs)
⛔ Hypersensitivity to desvenlafaxine or venlafaxine

📋 Warnings:

⚠️ May increase suicide risk in young adults
⚠️ Monitor blood pressure regularly
⚠️ Gradual discontinuation under medical supervision

Desvenlafaxine is used to treat depression. It may improve your mood, feelings of well-being, and energy level. Desvenlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional. This medication may also be used to treat anxiety and panic attacks. It may also be used to treat hot flashes that occur with menopause.