Desvenlafaxine for Postmenopausal Symptoms User Reviews

Brand names: Pristiq

Rating: 9.7

Desvenlafaxine has an average rating of 9.7 out of 10 from a total of 6 reviews for the off-label treatment of postmenopausal symptoms. 100% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.

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Taken for less than 1 month
July 31, 2012

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, 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. I'm 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 ...
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 are 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 ...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 23, 2018

"I was put on the generic for menopausal symptoms. Hot 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 50 mg and feel great. The only side effect I had was no appetite and had lots of energy. So I take it in the morning. Brand worked faster for me, and the generic took right at 4 weeks."

10 / 10

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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 effect. 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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Anonymous
January 8, 2025

"Great generic med. But I want to know why the actual manufacturer's cost went up from $622 to $1,022 for a 90-day supply with my Jan 2025 refill. Of course, my cost went up too as a result. How could the manufacturing cost have gone up that much? Got drug through Express Scripts."

10 / 10

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pos...
September 26, 2009

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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