Compare DESVENLAFAXINE (Desvenlafaxine) and OLANZAPINE (Olanzapine) — 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
Olanzapine, Zyprexa, LYBALVI · Atypical Antipsychotic
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of olanzapine, in the listed indications is unclear. However, the efficacy of olanzapine in schizophrenia could be mediated through...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 23 Reddit discussions
DESVENLAFAXINE
21%
positive
14 threads
OLANZAPINE
33%
positive
9 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.
9 Reddit threads analysed for OLANZAPINE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
112 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Risperidone made me lactate... yep Latuda made me throw up every single time I took it Olanzapine made me feel like I was drunk Seroquel made me gain 40kg and Lamotrigine gave me the rash
I couldnt read for almost 10years so maybe even longer. I didn't track the time. I was always a big reader. I finished 700page russian literature in a week. But for some reason I wasn't able to do this anymore. I could barely focus on a few Paragraphs, so I stopped reading. I tried it several times
8 years stable now on olanzapine, but i sleep 10 hrs each day which is alot for someone who wants to study alot, i switched to abilify 20 days now, everything is good but i have insomnia from olanzapine withdrawal, how much time will it take for me to sleep normal again?
So they admitted me to the psych ward a few days ago after my last post. The first night i couldn't keep my blankie and blew up and punched the shit out of my face so i have two big black eyes and my whole right hand is greeny purple. When the psychiatrist saw me the next morning (sobbing and hyster
i have a ton of questions that i would love to unload on people. but just for now i would like to know one thing... i have meds now "olanzapine" through my psychiatrist. what is something you wish you knew before taking your meds that you know now? also im not worried about the meds, i'm just being
I’m 30. I have struggled with this my whole life , unbeknownst to me. I went to multiple doctors and counselors, especially after I had my kids and was crying to them telling them there is something wrong with me please figure it out. They did labs and all kinds of testing. They told me it was in m
Anyone else have bipolar and told you have to take meds for life? I am worried about the long term effects of the meds but I am also worried about how I would do if I went off them. I am currently doing great. My meds are zyprexa/olanzapine and lithium.
And holy shit do I stink now. Not my whole body, mostly the armpits and it's like the really sharp and nasty sweat smell that usually comes from men who don't know what a deodorant is. This is what I wake up to every morning, F31 (Oh hey, that's the code for BP, never noticed this). Tbf I sweat exc
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
DESVENLAFAXINE is a SNRI, while OLANZAPINE belongs to the Atypical Antipsychotic class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles.
DESVENLAFAXINE carries 4 FDA warnings. OLANZAPINE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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