Compare BREXPIPRAZOLE (Rexulti) and VENLAFAXINE (Venlafaxine) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Rexulti · Atypical Antipsychotic
How it works
Atypical Antipsychotic agent
Approved for
Venlafaxine, Effexor · SNRI
How it works
Pharmacodynamics The mechanism of the antidepressant action of venlafaxine in humans is believed to be associated with its potentiation of neurotransmitter activity in the CNS. Pre...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 25 Reddit discussions
BREXPIPRAZOLE
25%
positive
12 threads
VENLAFAXINE
62%
positive
13 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
12 Reddit threads analysed for BREXPIPRAZOLE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
8 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
I just want to ask given that I am in the middle of the wasteland that is the Neuroscience Pipeline, what keeps you guys in your field? In the past 24 months we have seen go down in flames: Alzheimer's Bapineuzumab, Semagacestat, Avagacestat, Lilly's BACE-1 inhibitor, Solanezumab, Gammagard (IVIG
Longer explanation below. Before i start- I AM going to call my Dr. tomorrow. I just need some advice because it's hard for me to advocate for myself. 28 yo. female, 5'7" and 200lbs, Caucasian Diagnosed with Bipolar II, OCD, and GAD Current medications: **Luvox** (fluvoxamine) CURRENTLY:
I previously had written a long file with all my story with a lot of information, some of which even incorrect, so I’ll try to be as short as possible in this one, since now I know the DIRECT physical cause, even if I still don’t know what in my body is ill/malfunctioning: I’m 20 years old, male,
I am a 23 year old male and I need help. I don’t know how to quite put it into words but I am just always extremely exhausted. But it’s not just a feeling of tiredness or fatigue like if you stayed up too late or even for days on end. It is full body and completely overwhelming. It feels like every
i couldn't find the complete chemical classification of antipsychotics on the internet. can someone tell me if this is correct? typical / 1st gen 1. phenothiazines a. aliphatic side chain - chlorpromazine, triflupromazine b. piperidine side chain - thioridazine c. piperazine side chain - trifluopera
36M, autism, had a fundoplication for a hiatal hernia when in my late teens. Have had basically no interest in food for several months. Not hungry, and no appetite. Labs seemed fine last I looked, but will have them drawn again soon. .5 mg brexpiprazole 200 mg pregabalin bid too much cannab
Age/Sex: 24F Height/Weight: 5’1”, 120 lbs Duration of Symptoms: Since childhood (worsening in adulthood, especially past 1–2 years) Location of Symptoms: Widespread — joints, skin, cardiovascular, GI, urologic, neurological, endocrine ⸻ 🧠 Summary of Concern I’m a 24-year-old female with a lifelong
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13 Reddit threads analysed for VENLAFAXINE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
69 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
I just needed to vent about my depression and my issues with society's stance on it somewhere. I thought these were supposed to be the best years of my life? I'm not ugly, and I like to think I'm funny and friendly, so why don't people like me? I'm always alone. Always, always, always. I've spent my
Chronic fatigue. I feel so so tired and weak all the time. Brain fog so bad it is even hard to read and comprehend stuff. Insomnia. I have to take strong sedatives to sleep. I feel like death after waking up. Developed bruxism in my sleep. Noticed it only after it fvcked up all my teeth and they s
Hi all, I unfortunately, went through a tough antidepressant withdrawal from Venlafaxine, and after finding out how common the issue was I decided to get started on creating an application to help. The app is simple and just allows you to keep track of your symptoms as they come, so you can identify
*This is more of a rant than anything. I'm sorry for the formatting. I am on mobile and not really able to think clearly right now*   One month ago, I was put in a psych ward by my parents (I'm still a minor) during what was one of the worst depressive episodes I have ever had. I was physic
I am at the end of my rope right now, and I have nowhere else to go except jump. I wake up every morning wishing it would all stop, and it's my last thought before falling asleep. I am finishing up my PhD this year, but I don't have nearly the job prospects I was expecting. I am in a field as a m
*This is a super long post*, but before I started my AD I was looking for something detailed like this to see people's progressions on their meds. I had a hard time finding much, and this is why I decided to track my own progress and share after 6 weeks. Backstory: 26yr F, have had anxiety and mild
I take Venlafaxine. Just increased from 75 mg to 150 mg. I used to masturbate a lot. Not everyday...but most days. Now I have absolutely zero urge to. I’m talking to a girl now and she says that she’s a “freak” sexually. But I’m basically asexual now because of my meds. So of course.
Hi, Reddit, Over the past month, I have been weaning off of Venlafaxine, I was only on it for 3 months but it has been a debilitating experience that should be taken seriously! After a lot of research, I have noticed many people have been taking these medications for years and the withdrawal symptom
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BREXPIPRAZOLE is a Atypical Antipsychotic, while VENLAFAXINE belongs to the SNRI class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles.
BREXPIPRAZOLE carries 4 FDA warnings. VENLAFAXINE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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