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Compare DESVENLAFAXINE (Desvenlafaxine) and DESVENLAFAXINE ER (Desvenlafaxine ER) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Desvenlafaxine, Pristiq · SNRI
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The exact mechanism of the antidepressant action of desvenlafaxine is unknown, but is thought to be related to the potentiation of serotonin and norepineph...
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Desvenlafaxine ER · SNRI
How it works
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Based on 19 Reddit discussions
DESVENLAFAXINE
21%
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14 threads
DESVENLAFAXINE ER
20%
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5 threads
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14 Reddit threads analysed for DESVENLAFAXINE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
1
Avg Post Score
143 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
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I’ve been doing some reading about the 2 available forms of desvenlafaxine, but I think I’ve confused myself at this point. Other than the salt form, is there any major difference between the two? When looking at FDA orange book online, Desvenlafaxine ER succinate has an AB rating to Desvenlafaxine
I have been dealing with mysterious tachycardia and heart palpitations for almost a decade. I have no genetic or lifestyle flags for heart issues, and basically have just been told I should try more cardio and cut out the caffeine. For reference, my usual resting heart rate hangs around 95-105bpm. T
EDIT: Thank you so much to everyone who replied to this post I really appreciate all the inputs, you guys are seriously more helpful then some doctors I have seen. I've got a lot more to think about in terms of what my issues could be caused by including POTS which I think is a real possibility, ADH
I'm a [20M] 6'3 238 lbs I dont smoke tobacco, I do smoke pot, I'm on desvenlafaxine and. Amitriptyline. and an hour ago I accidentally inhaled my water bottle cap, it went down my throat easily and now an hour and a half later I'm gassy and bloated and feel overall icky, should I go to the ER? Shou
I cannot find anything about mechanism pointing towards the uniqueness of duloxetine over venlafaxine or desvenlafaxine.
Subject of post (my gf- she is too anxious about this to post for herself) is 38 female, 5'2, 240lbs approx, takes methimazol, famotidine, adderall, desvenlafaxine, vit d. Just got off seroquel that she had been on for years. She suffers from MS, adhd, major depression, asthma, bipolar 1, and season
About a month ago I (19F) was prescribed Buspirone for anxiety and Desvenlafaxine for depression. These medications were chosen after I took a Genesight test and the results showed them to be among the best options. The person that prescribed them was not my usual consultant, but was the person I wa
I am a pharmacy technician with over 20 years of experience across just about every faction of pharmacy besides Big Pharma/R&D. I currently have a full time job in RX finance, and an evening gig in LTC data entry. The other day at my part time shop, I literally happened upon a script by chance
I (29F) learned in another Reddit thread that Miralax is derived from polyethylene glycol, a petroleum-based compound, derived from petroleum byproducts. This information obviously freaks me out. All of my medications have constipation/hard bowel movements as a side effect (Desvenlafaxine, clonidin
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
5 Reddit threads analysed for DESVENLAFAXINE ER
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
4 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Age 37, 5, 11, 34 Sex female, female, male afab, male Height 5’3, 3’, 5’2, 5’7 Weight 190lbs, 30lbs, 110lbs, 243lbs Race white Duration of complaint 3.5 weeks Location Virginia, US Any existing relevant medical issues listed below Current medications listed below My family has had some strange illne
24M, 5'8", 155lbs. Currently taking Buproprion 150mg, Desvenlafaxine 100mg, Amphetamine Salts Er 15mg. (Finnasteride 1.2mg Minoxidil 3mg Biotin 2.5mg Vit B5 (Ca Pantothenate) 11mg B6 (Pyridoxine hcl) 2.5m C 100mg Tablet from "Hims") Had my first and only kidney stone about a year ago. Had a mod
I'll do my best to be brief but I'm not going to leave out details I feel are important -- we've had SO MANY inaccurate guesses/misdiagnosis that only ended up worsening our quality of life and emotional states. Our situation is that in January 2020 my wife came down with what we thought was a nasty
28, 5'6, female reproductive/renal system. Medications: testosterone, lorazepam, desvenlafaxine, dexmethylphenidate, also just took Tylenol for the pain. No new sexual partners since my last STI test. I have had UTI symptoms (frequent urination/urges, burning when urinating, burning after urinating
I am a female, 31 years old. Last Tuesday night, I woke up at 2am because I felt like I was electrocuted. I heard a pop and in my vision (eyes closed), I saw light. My body spasmed and jumped. I was so freaked out and didn’t go back to sleep. The left side of my face was tingly for an hour and my a
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Both DESVENLAFAXINE and DESVENLAFAXINE ER belong to the SNRI class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
DESVENLAFAXINE carries 4 FDA warnings. DESVENLAFAXINE ER carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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