Generic name:desvenlafaxine [ des-VEN-la-FAX-een ]
Drug class:Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
What is Pristiq?
Pristiq is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Desvenlafaxine affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression.
Pristiq is used to treat major depressive disorder.
Pristiq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use Pristiq within 7 days before or 14 days after you have used an MAO inhibitor, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
People with depression or mental illness may have thoughts about suicide. Some young people may have increased suicidal thoughts when first starting a medicine to treat depression. Tell your doctor right away if you have any sudden changes in mood or behavior, or thoughts about suicide.
Do not stop using this medicine without first talking to your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take Pristiq if you are allergic to desvenlafaxine or venlafaxine (Effexor).
Do not use Pristiq within 7 days before or 14 days after you have used an ...
