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Indications

Desvenlafaxine Succinate is used to treat Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Doctors generally agree that an acute episode of major depressive disorder needs several months or longer of steady treatment with medicine. Patients should be reassessed from time to time, so the doctor can decide whether they still need to continue treatment.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

Desvenlafaxine is a synthetic form of the main active metabolite of Venlafaxine, taken on its own, and it belongs to the group of medicines called Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs). It blocks the transporter reuptake protein for key neurotransmitters that affect mood, so more of the active neurotransmitters stay in the synapse. The two neurotransmitters involved are Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) and Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline). Desvenlafaxine is approximately 10 times more potent at inhibiting Serotonin uptake than Norepinephrine uptake.

The exact way Desvenlafaxine works against depression is not known. It is thought to be linked to potentiation of Serotonin and Norepinephrine in the central nervous system, through inhibition of their reuptake. Non-clinical studies have shown that Desvenlafaxine is a potent Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI).

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Desvenlafaxine is Pregnancy Category C. Use it during pregnancy only if the possible benefits justify the possible risks to the fetus.

Desvenlafaxine (O-desmethylvenlafaxine) passes into human milk. Because it can cause serious adverse reactions in a nursing infant, a decision should be made whether to stop nursing or to stop the medicine, taking into account how important the medicine is for the mother.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: The usual dose of Desvenlafaxine Succinate is 50 mg once daily, and you can take it with or without food. In clinical studies, doses from 50 to 400 mg/day were shown to be effective. Try to take it at about the same time each day. Swallow the tablet whole with some fluid. Don't divide, crush or chew it, and don't dissolve it either. When the treatment is being stopped, the dose should be reduced gradually whenever possible, so that discontinuation symptoms are kept to a minimum.

Side Effects & Interactions

Side Effects

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