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Desvenlafaxine for Postmenopausal Symptoms User Reviews

Brand names: Pristiq

Desvenlafaxine has an average rating of 9.6 out of 10 from a total of 5 reviews for the off-label treatment of Postmenopausal Symptoms. 100% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.

Desvenlafaxine rating summary

9.6/10 average rating

5 ratings from 5 user reviews.

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  • maria...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 31, 2012

Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) "About three weeks ago, I began having around 20 hot flashes per day and going through night sweats about 4 times per night. About 5 days ago my doctor put me on Pristiq. He did this as my Father recently passed away and several other personal things have happened and I didn't start my period this month either. He said it would take care of the night sweats, hot flashes and depression, grief and anxiety. I have been on this pill for 5 days now. I have lost four lbs., have gone from a pk. of cigarettes per day to four cigarettes. Am only getting night sweats about twice a night and have gone from about 21 hot flashes per day to about 4. So far so good. I do feel a little tired but no agitation, no more confusion, crying and emptiness. I feel like I am slowly getting back to being me. So far, I am so thankful for Pristiq. "

10 / 10
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  • CJ Sa...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 25, 2018

"Immediately my hot flashes were gone. But it took until four weeks before I felt better. My anxiety and depression is gone now. I almost gave up and right at day 29 I finally felt like my old self again."

8 / 10
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  • CJ Ge...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 23, 2018

"I was put on the generic for menopausal symptoms. Hot flashes flashes irritability depression anxiety. It took right at 4 weeks (30 days) to work. I was about to give up. Because the Brand worked better and I was on it 3 years ago. I'm on 50mgs and feel great. Only side affect I had was no appetite and had lots of energy. So I take it in the morning. Brand worked faster to me and generic took right at 4 weeks."

10 / 10
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  • Pristiq
  • November 13, 2011

Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) "I have been on Pristiq for 3 months. Before this time, I have been having severe bouts of rage and anger due to PMS. For 2 weeks a month, I was not able to control myself. On this medicine I am under full control! No more screaming or fits of rage. No more shaking from such anxiety. I am on 50 mg. I would highly recommend this medicine. My only side effect is weight gain. I have gained 15 pounds. I'm dieting and exercising to combat this affect. I'm not going off this medicine for that reason. It's the only one that has worked for me."

10 / 10
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  • post4...
  • September 26, 2009

Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) "I had severe hot flashes and within 2 days of taking pristiq they stopped completely - I am not kidding."

10 / 10
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