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• In the United States, Pristiq is the brand name for desvenlafaxine, a drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat severe depression in adults. Pristiq is classified as an serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, and has not been approved for childhood or adolescent depression.

  Developed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Pristiq is essentially a altered version of the time-release antidepressant Effexor XR.WebMD: FDA Oks New Antidepressant Pristiq (March 3, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Generic name: Desvenlafaxine
  2. FDA approved: February 29, 2008
  3. Marketer/developer: Wyeth
  4. Molecular weight: 263.375 g/mol
  5. Availability: Prescription only
  6. Route: Oral
  7. Taken 1 time daily

• Uses

  • Major depression
  • Bipolar I disorder
  • Menopause

• Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia
  • Decreased appetite
  • Anxiety
  • Constipation

• Disclaimer

  The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before taking Pristiq.

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