Desvenlafaxine is a substance that increases the availability of Serotonin and Norepinephrine in the brain, two neurotransmitters that become unbalanced in people with depression and help maintain and improve mood, it is usually possible to experience an improvement in depressive symptoms in 7 days.
This drug can be purchased from conventional pharmacies in generic form or under trade names such as Pristiq, Zodel, Deller, Desve or Imense, for example.
The dose of desvenlafaxine should always be guided by a doctor, however, in most cases the initial dose is:
To assess the effect of the dose used, it is advisable to consult your doctor every 7 days. Tablets should be swallowed whole, with or without food.
The most common side effects of using this drug include insomnia, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, dry mouth, excessive sweating, decreased appetite, anxiety, nervousness, irritability, tremors, excessive feeling of heat, palpitations and decreased libido.
Desvenlafaxine should not be used in pregnant or lactating women, or in patients receiving venlafaxine or monoamine oxidase inhibitors.In addition, people allergic to any of the components of the formula should not be recommended.