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Brand Names:
Pristiq
What is Desvenlafaxine? Desvenlafaxine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It is an extended release formulation believed to treat depression by affecting the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine, two neurotransmitters associated with depression.
160 patients in the community are taking or have taken Desvenlafaxine.
Top 10 (Show all)
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Depression | 64 | 40% |
| Treat my mood condition(s) | 28 | 17% |
| Major Depressive Disorder | 14 | 8% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 10 | 6% |
| Anxiety | 5 | 3% |
| Other | 5 | 3% |
| Pain | 4 | 2% |
| Support another treatment | 3 | 1% |
| Fibromyalgia | 3 | 1% |
| Body Aches | 2 | 1% |
Based on the patients currently taking Desvenlafaxine.
How long current patients have been taking Desvenlafaxine or how long patients were taking Desvenlafaxine before stopping.
Results from 36 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
| Major | 11% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 22% | 2 |
| Slight | 44% | 4 |
| Can't tell | 22% | 2 |
Treat my mood condition(s)
| Severe | 25% | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 11% | 4 |
| Mild | 36% | 13 |
| None | 28% | 10 |
Top reported side-effects include: Sedation, Random Tiredness/Energy, Sluggishness
Summary results are based on 36 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Report created on November 07, 2009.