Comparing Effexor vs Pristiq
| Effexor (venlafaxine) | Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) |
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| Effexor (venlafaxine) | Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) |
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Prescription only
Effexor is an antidepressant that may cause a discontinuation syndrome if abruptly stopped after long-term administration. Prescribed for Autism, Major Depressive Disorder, Depression, Bulimia... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Major Depressive Disorder, Depression. Pristiq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Depression
Major Depressive Disorder
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| More about (venlafaxine) | More about Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Effexor has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 490 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Pristiq has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 1132 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Pristiq side effects |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other venlafaxine brands include: Effexor XR |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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4 hours |
11 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 706 drugs are known to interact with Effexor:
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A total of 483 drugs are known to interact with Pristiq:
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| First Approval Date | ||
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February 29, 2008 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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