Posted by kaleidoscope on August 6, 2007, at 15:05:45
In reply to Re: Prestiq (Desvenlafaxine Succinate), posted by Cecilia on August 2, 2007, at 1:31:01
Hi
Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of venlafaxine. Prestiq is a patent-extender. It was invented to make lots of money, not to benefit patients. Even the manufacturer hasn't been able to come up with any possible advantages that it might have over Effexor. It's a shame that Wyeth didn't decide to invest money into a novel drug which might actually benefit someone..... but then that would be difficult and might not make as much profit.
Prestiq will be an effective AD....... but will present all the same problems as Effexor. Patients who have had side effects from, or who have not benefitted from Effexor will almost certainly find that Prestiq is no better.
K
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