Desvenlafaxine
$30.00 – $40.00
What is Desvenlafaxine used for?
What is Desvenlafaxine used for? Desvenlafaxine is used to treat depression. It may improve your mood, feelings of well-being, and energy level. Generic of Pristiq 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. Symptoms of withdrawal Pristiq can be based on your medical condition.
How to use
Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking generic of Pristiq and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions about what is Desvenlafaxine used for? ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor.
- Usually once daily.
- The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
- Do not crush, chew, or dissolve this medication in water.
- Doing so can release all of the drugs at once, increasing the risk of side effects.
- Also, do not split the tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so.
- Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.
To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time each day.
Don’t stop abruptly
Keep taking generic of Pristiq even if you feel well. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when this drug is suddenly stopped. Also, you may experience symptoms such as mood swings, headaches, tiredness, sleep changes, and brief feelings similar to electric shock. To prevent these symptoms while you are stopping treatment with this drug, your doctor may reduce your dose gradually. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Report any new or worsening symptoms right away.
If you are switching from another antidepressant to desvenlafaxine, your doctor should slowly reduce the dose of your old antidepressant to prevent withdrawal reactions from the other antidepressant. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
It may take several weeks before you get the full benefit of this medication. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.
Side effects
- Drowsiness
- dizziness
- nausea
- dry mouth
- constipation
- loss of appetite
- weight loss
- blurred vision
- nervousness
- trouble sleeping
- excessive sweating
If any of these withdrawal Pristiq effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high.
An empty tablet shell may appear in your stool. This effect is harmless because your body has already absorbed the medication.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious withdrawal Pristiq.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious withdrawal Pristiq effects, including severe/pounding headache, shakiness (tremor), decreased interest in sex, changes in sexual ability, easy bruising/bleeding.
Some serious and rare side effects
Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including
- cough that doesn’t go away
- shortness of breath
- chest pain
- black stools
- vomit that looks like coffee grounds
- eye pain/swelling/redness
- widened pupils
- vision changes
This medication may increase serotonin and rarely cause a very serious condition called serotonin syndrome/toxicity. The risk increases if you are also taking other drugs that increase serotonin, so tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take (see Drug Interactions section). Get medical help right away if you develop some of the following symptoms: fast heartbeat, hallucinations, loss of coordination, severe dizziness, severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, twitching muscles, unexplained fever, unusual agitation/restlessness.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away.
Warnings & Precautions
- Before taking generic of Pristiq, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it.
- Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history.
- Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness or clear vision until you can do it safely.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages.
- Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of withdrawal Pristiq, especially dizziness when standing. Older adults may also be more likely to develop a type of salt imbalance (hyponatremia), especially if they are taking “water pills” (diuretics). Dizziness and salt imbalance can increase the risk of falling. Older adults may also be at greater risk for bleeding while using this drug.
Based on information for a similar drug (venlafaxine), children may be more sensitive to the side effects of generic of Pristiq, especially loss of appetite and weight loss. Monitor height and weight in children who are taking this drug. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Precautions
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Also, babies born to mothers who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may rarely develop withdrawal symptoms such as feeding/breathing difficulties, seizures, muscle stiffness, or constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms in your newborn, tell the doctor promptly.
Since untreated mental/mood problems (such as depression, anxiety, and panic attacks) can be a serious condition, do not stop taking this medication unless directed by your doctor. If you are planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, immediately discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medication during pregnancy.
This drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval.
| Dosage | 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg |
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