Desvenlafaxine Benefits & Uses

Desvenlafaxine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Depression

Other Benefits

Diabetic Neuropathy

Desvenlafaxine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Desvenlafaxine Related Warnings

Is the use of Desvenlafaxine safe for pregnant women?

Desvenlafaxine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Desvenlafaxine again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Desvenlafaxine safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Desvenlafaxine in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Desvenlafaxine on the Kidneys?

Desvenlafaxine can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Desvenlafaxine on the Liver?

Desvenlafaxine can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Desvenlafaxine on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Desvenlafaxine. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Desvenlafaxine with Other Drugs

Desvenlafaxine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Warfarin

Phenylephrine

Desvenlafaxine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Desvenlafaxine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bipolar Disorder
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Depression
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Mania

Frequently asked Questions about Desvenlafaxine

Is this Desvenlafaxine habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Desvenlafaxine.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Desvenlafaxine can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Desvenlafaxine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Desvenlafaxine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Desvenlafaxine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Desvenlafaxine

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Desvenlafaxine and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Desvenlafaxine

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Desvenlafaxine.

Unknown