You'll soon see ads for a new antidepressant called Pristiq

May 2008

You'll soon see ads for a new antidepressant called Pristiq.

Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) is the major active metabolite of venlafaxine (Effexor). It's taken once daily like Effexor XR.

Reps will tout it as more convenient since most patients start and stick with 50 mg/day...instead of titrating doses like Effexor XR.

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Table of Contents

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Women's Health Women often ask whether hormonal contraceptives are safe after age 35
Psychiatry You'll soon see ads for a new antidepressant called Pristiq
Psychiatry whether dementia drugs are worth using
Dermatology topical treatments for chronic wound debridement
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