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Compare DESVENLAFAXINE (Desvenlafaxine) and MIRTAZAPINE (Mirtazapine) — 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...
Approved for
Mirtazapine, Remeron, Zispin · Atypical Antidepressant
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of mirtazapine for the treatment of major depressive disorder, is unclear. However, its efficacy could be mediated through its acti...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 29 Reddit discussions
DESVENLAFAXINE
21%
positive
14 threads
MIRTAZAPINE
33%
positive
15 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
14 Reddit threads analysed for DESVENLAFAXINE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
1
Avg Post Score
143 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Threads directly comparing DESVENLAFAXINE to other medications
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.
15 Reddit threads analysed for MIRTAZAPINE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
1
Avg Post Score
77 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Threads directly comparing MIRTAZAPINE to other medications
http://i.imgur.com/5Gcb8.jpg A year ago, I was sitting in the middle of class and just up and decided I wanted to be dead, so I got on the next bus to the train station. A man saw me crying and sat next to me and asked me what was wrong, I told him what I was going to do because, well who gives a sh
In this post I'm going to give you a bunch of tips that can help you with your anxiety and depression and not only that but explain some of the science behind it in a way that's easy to understand. I've had anxiety and depression for 15 years and have tried a huge array of medications, tried differe
SSRIs didn't do shit. Nor mirtazapine. Nor CBT. Nor counselling. Nor even stimulants now. I genuinely despise the words "attitude" and "mindset" and wish to see them permanently expunged from the English vocabulary. Incidentally, none of the counsellors or therapists I've seen over the years have us
What happens next? I facelessly type my problems into the internet and hope that strangers will be able to change my outlook or something. I'm not sure what I actually fucking expect. I'm just lonely and scared and tired. UPDATE: Thank you so much everyone for the kind words, advice and just letting
Hey all. I was officially diagnosed with depression and anxiety about 2 years ago. But I was a stubborn person back then and refused to have any meds. I even stopped therapy after a while. Fast forward to the last week, I restarted therapy and the new doc has prescribed me Mirtazapine for the time b
If you're anything like me, when I am looking into a new drug or beginning to take a new drug I go to the internet to look for common side-effects and other people's personal experiences. I'm bored so I am going to write out my experience/s with Mirtazapine over the last 3 years for anyone looking i
This February marks the end of my (27M) 3rd year on Remeron / Mirtazapine, a non-SSRI antidepressant. Reddit was the only reason I even asked about it, so I’m posting a review for anyone thinking about starting antidepressants, who also might be scared of the side effects many people experience with
I started taking the antidepressant Mirtazapine back in late August. It was to help manage my depression and anxiety. I can't really speak to its effect on those two issues, but I had another issue: chronic, intractable migraines every day that lasted hours upon hours. And the Mirtazapine completely
January marks my 1 year on Mirtazapine, and it has been incredible for me! I have suffered from pretty bad panic attacks and depression since I was 13, and was never medicated (with an antidepressant) till a year ago. It was the perfect drug for me, as I struggle to sleep at night and needed to gai
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
DESVENLAFAXINE is a SNRI, while MIRTAZAPINE belongs to the Atypical Antidepressant class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles.
Both medications are approved for See full prescribing information. When two drugs treat the same condition, the choice between them often depends on the patient's medical history, other medications, tolerability, and prescriber preference.
DESVENLAFAXINE carries 4 FDA warnings. MIRTAZAPINE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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