Desvenlafaxine is a substance that increases the availability of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, two neurotransmitters that are unbalanced in people with depression and that help maintain and improve mood. Usually, it is possible to feel an improvement in depressive symptoms within 7 days.
This medicine can be purchased in conventional pharmacies in the form of a generic or with commercial names such as Pristiq, Zodel, Deller, Desve or Imense, for example.
How to take
The dose of desvenlafaxine should always be guided by a doctor, however, in most cases, the starting dose is:
- 50 mg once a day, which can increase up to 200 mg a day.
To assess the effect of the dose used, it is advisable to consult the doctor every 7 days. The tablets should be swallowed whole, with or without food.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects of using this medicine include insomnia, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, dry mouth, excessive sweating, decreased appetite, anxiety, nervousness, irritability, tremors, feeling of excessive heat, palpitations and decreased libido.
Who should not take
Desvenlafaxine should not be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women, or in patients undergoing treatment with venlafaxine or monoaminoxidase inhibitors. In addition, it should also not be recommended for people with allergies to any of the components of the formula.
