Posted by dcruik518 on August 10, 2008, at 11:17:23
In reply to Re: NORTRIPTYLINE - please keep us updated » theo, posted by SLS on August 10, 2008, at 5:08:29
> > Is Pristiq a new and improved Effexor XR?
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> > > I found that Effexor + nortriptyline produced a signfificant, long-term improvement for me. Using Pristiq in place of Effexor makes sense to me.
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> Pristiq (O-desmethylvenlafaxine) is an active metabolite of Effexor (venlafaxine). From what I understand, it is supposed to produce a robust antidepressant effect, but has milder side effects. I'm not sure if Pristiq has shown itself superior with regard to efficacy when compared to Effexor.
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> - ScottFor me personally Pristiq is working much better than Effexor did. I really couldn't tolerate Effexor as it made me too anxious. When you get past the first few days on Pristiq it almost feels as if the drug isn't doing anything, no side effects, no typical ssri feeling. And then finally after about a month you start noticing your mood has improved. In my experience it's subtle but effective. Also, I was wrong about it being more expensive than Effexor XR. It turns out that in an attempt to market the drug they've reduced the prince considerably so that it is currently less expensive than Effexor. By how much, I don't know.
~Dwight
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