Effexor (Venlafaxine) VS Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine) What you NEED to Know!

In this video, we compare two serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, Effexor (venlafaxine) and Pristiq (desvenlafaxine).
Intro: 0:00
How do Effexor and Pristiq work 0:33
What are Effexor and Pristiq used for 2:23
Common Side Effects of Effexor and Pristiq 2:53
Considerations of Effexor and Pristiq 4:53
Final thoughts 7:44

Resources:
Deprescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/4dZEUMk
Stahl's Prescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/3UXj8QL

🎥 This video was edited by:
Rahul Kanchi https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulkanchi24/

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References:
Effexor ER (venlafaxine ER) FDA Label (2017). Retrieved from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/020699s107lbl.pdf
Pristiq (2018) FDA Drug Label. Retrieved from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2018/021992s042lbl.pdf
Rege, S. (2022). Venlafaxine (Effexor) and Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)- Mechanism of action, differences, psychopharmacology and clinical application. Psyc Scene Hub, https://psychscenehub.com/psychinsights/venlafaxine-and-desvenlafaxine-pharmacology/
Stahl, S. M., Grady, M. M., & Muntner, N. (2021). Stahl's essential psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific basis and practical applications. Cambridge University Press.
Stahl,S. (2017). Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology: Prescriber’s Guide, 6th Ed. Cambridge University Press.
UpToDate (2023). Desvenlafaxine: Drug Information. Retrieved from https://www-uptodate-com.libproxy.eku.edu/contents/desvenlafaxine-drug-information?search=desvenlafaxine&source=panel_search_result&selectedTitle=1~23&usage_type=panel&kp_tab=drug_general&display_rank=1#F6107525
UpToDate (2023). Venlafaxine: Drug Information. Retrieved from https://www-uptodate-com.libproxy.eku.edu/contents/venlafaxine-drug-information?search=venlafaxine&source=panel_search_result&selectedTitle=1~148&usage_type=panel&kp_tab=drug_general&display_rank=1


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