Desvenlafaxine

Desvenlafaxine is a medication often prescribed for the treatment of depression. It is an extended-release tablet that only needs to be taken once a day. By acting on certain chemicals in the brain (serotonin and norepinephrine), it can help improve the symptoms of depression. While most people tolerate the medicine well, potential side effects include nausea, dizziness, and insomnia.

What Is Desvenlafaxine?

Desvenlafaxine succinate (Pristiq®) is a prescription medication used to treat depression. It comes in an extended-release tablet, meaning the medicine is released slowly into your body over time. Because desvenlafaxine is long-acting, it is taken just once a day.
 
(Click What Is Desvenlafaxine Used For? for more information, including possible off-label uses.)
 

Are There Side Effects?

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with desvenlafaxine.
 However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well.
 
If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can be treated easily by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of desvenlafaxine include but are not limited to:
 
(Click Side Effects of Desvenlafaxine to learn more, including potentially serious side effects you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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