This helps lower your risk of your depression coming back. If you and your doctor determine that Pristiq is safe and effective for your depression, you may take the drug long term. Pristiq may also be used off-label for other conditions. MDD is another name for clinical depression. MDD is a serious mental health condition. With MDD, you may feel sad and hopeless over a long period of time. You may also feel irritable, anxious, tired, and lacking energy. As well as having these feelings, you may also have physical symptoms, such as trouble sleeping or changes in your appetite.
These feelings and physical problems can have a significant impact on your daily life. In addition to the use listed above, Pristiq may be used off-label. And you may wonder if Pristiq is used for certain other conditions. Pristiq can reduce how many hot flashes you have and how severe they are. One review of studies looked at people taking desvenlafaxine the active drug in Pristiq. They can discuss with you all of your treatment options and recommend which options are safest for you.
One review looked at the effect that desvenlafaxine the active drug in Pristiq had on anxiety symptoms in people with major depressive disorder. The review found that desvenlafaxine improved anxiety symptoms in people with depression much more than a placebo treatment with no active drug improved their symptoms. One small week study looked specifically at using Pristiq to treat social anxiety disorder.
However, this study was small and only included 63 people. Larger studies are needed to know if Pristiq would be effective in treating social anxiety disorder. Many other antidepressants, including venlafaxine Effexor XR , are used to treat anxiety. Venlafaxine is very similar to desvenlafaxine the active drug in Pristiq.
Venlafaxine is approved to treat generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. They can recommend treatment options that are safe and effective to treat your anxiety.
Some other antidepressants are approved to treat OCD. With this condition, you may have obsessive repetitive thoughts that cause anxiety. You may do certain actions to help ease these thoughts and anxieties. They can recommend treatment options that are safe and effective to treat your condition.
Bipolar disorder formerly called manic depression is a mental illness that involves episodes of depression feeling sad or hopeless and episodes of mania having extreme levels of excitement and activity. People with bipolar disorder may have unstable moods over long periods of time. Antidepressants are sometimes used to treat depression caused by bipolar disorder. However, the antidepressants usually have to be taken in combination with a mood-stabilizing drug.
Otherwise, taking antidepressants alone can increase your risk of triggering a manic episode. If you do have bipolar disorder, your doctor may recommend other medications for you to take with Pristiq. However, some other antidepressants are approved to treat certain types of pain. Examples of these types of pain include nerve pain and fibromyalgia. With fibromyalgia, people have long-term, widespread pain in their muscles and bones.
One study looked at people with diabetic neuropathy. This is a painful condition resulting from nerve damage in people with diabetes. Two other studies looked at people with fibromyalgia. Stopping Pristiq suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms.
Doing so will help you avoid withdrawal symptoms. Drinking alcohol can increase your risk for having side effects from Pristiq. These side effects include:. Drinking alcohol can also make your depression symptoms worse. Other drugs are available that can treat major depressive disorder. Some may be better suited for you than others. Other SNRIs and drugs from other classes of medications are also available to treat depression.
They can tell you about other medications that may work well for you. You may wonder how Pristiq compares to other medications that are prescribed for similar uses. Here we look at how Pristiq and Effexor XR are alike and different.
Pristiq contains desvenlafaxine, while Effexor XR contains venlafaxine. Both drugs belong to a class of antidepressants called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors SNRIs. A class of medications is a group of drugs that work in a similar way in your body. Desvenlafaxine and venlafaxine are closely related. Venlafaxine the drug in Effexor XR is metabolized broken down by your liver. Desvenlafaxine is known as an active metabolite of venlafaxine. When you take venlafaxine, most of the antidepressant effect in your body is actually produced by desvenlafaxine.
MDD is often called depression. Pristiq is taken by mouth once daily. It should be swallowed whole, and it can be taken with or without food. Effexor XR comes as extended-release capsules. Effexor XR is taken by mouth once each day.
Effexor XR capsules can be swallowed whole. Or the capsules can be opened and sprinkled onto a spoonful of applesauce. The applesauce should then be swallowed without chewing, followed by drinking a glass of water to make sure the drug is completely swallowed.
With either option, Effexor XR should be taken with food. Pristiq and Effexor XR are closely related. Therefore, both medications can cause very similar side effects. Below are examples of these side effects. One review of clinical studies found that, in general, these two drugs had similar effectiveness for treating depression. Pristiq and Effexor XR are both brand-name drugs. There are generic forms of both drugs available. Brand-name medications usually cost more than generics.
According to estimates on GoodRx. Here we look at how Pristiq and Cymbalta are alike and different. Pristiq contains desvenlafaxine, while Cymbalta contains duloxetine. Pristiq is taken by mouth each day. It can be taken with or without food.
Cymbalta comes as delayed-release capsules. Cymbalta capsules are typically taken once or twice a day. They can be taken with or without food.
Pristiq and Cymbalta are both from the same class of drugs. These lists contain examples of serious side effects that can occur with Pristiq, with Cymbalta, or with both drugs when taken individually. But separate studies have found both Pristiq and Cymbalta to be effective for treating depression. Pristiq and Cymbalta are both brand-name drugs. There generic forms of both drugs available.
You can also call the American Association of Poison Control Centers at or use their online tool. But if your symptoms are severe, call or go to the nearest emergency room right away. Pristiq can interact with several other medications. It can also interact with certain supplements.
Different interactions can cause different effects. In residential rehab , clients:. In outpatient rehab , clients:. While the cost of Pristiq rehab is often a barrier that keeps people from getting help for their addiction s , many drug rehab centers offer various payment methods that help reduce the financial burden.
Depending on the facility, payment options for a Pristiq treatment program may include:. Both of these types of Pristiq treatment programs are ideal for people who are newly sober and need help in making the transition. Sober living programs provide safe and sober living environments for people who are recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. They are designed to provide personal and peer support, accountability for relapse prevention, and a supportive place to gradually adjust to a sober life and the responsibilities that come with it.
Many sober living houses also offer structured programming and recovery support services, including:. The cost of a sober living home will vary depending on its location, amenities, and recovery support services offered, but payment is often collected monthly. Aftercare consists of weekly recovery meetings that are hosted in a safe, clinical environment and led by a recovery support professional or counselor. These groups offer an accepting and supportive environment where clients can feel free to talk about recovery-related personal issues, ask questions, and encourage their peers in recovery.
Group meetings also provide additional opportunities for clients to cultivate healthy relationships and build upon the skills they gained in rehab. If you are addicted to Pristiq, there is a way out of it. Please call to speak with a representative at Nova Recovery Center for more details on our Pristiq treatment options. Nova Recovery Center offers a large range of substance abuse treatment services: detox, residential, outpatient and sober living. We Accept Many Insurances.
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Missing doses of desvenlafaxine may increase your risk for relapse in your symptoms. Caution is advised with breastfeeding since desvenlafaxine does pass into breast milk. PRISTIQ is thought to work by affecting the levels of these two brain chemicals, both thought to play a role in depression. Everybody responds differently to treatment.
In general, it can take several weeks to feel the full benefits of a prescription antidepressant, although some people will start to feel better sooner. Talk to your doctor about any concerns you may have. For tips on having that conversation, download the Savings Card Tip Sheet. There are 2 ways to use the card immediately. To learn the full details of who is eligible, please see the full Terms and Conditions. To get a Savings Card, register here and then download your card or have it sent to you via mail, email, or text.
You can activate your Savings Card here. You can use the Savings Card at any participating pharmacy. PRISTIQ may cause or make some conditions worse, so tell your healthcare professional about all the medical conditions you have or had including:. Before taking PRISTIQ, tell your doctor about all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you take or plan to take including:. Your doctor may want to decrease your dose slowly to help avoid side effects. Some of these side effects may include:.
And when it comes to antidepressants, there are side effects. Many people shy away from antidepressants due to side effects.
It can take time to find the right medication for you.
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