Alternatives to desvenlafaxine
3 same-class SPL records vs desvenlafaxine - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Pristiq
About desvenlafaxine
Pristiq is a medicine used to treat depression in adults. It belongs to a class of drugs called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).
Used for: Pristiq is used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. MDD can cause you to feel sad, lose interest in activities, and have trouble with daily life. This medicine can help improve your mood and energy levels.
3 Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) peers (wide set)
duloxetine
RxCymbalta
Duloxetine can treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder in adults and children (7 years and older). It can also treat diabetic nerve pain, fibromyalgia, and chronic muscle or bone pain in adults. In children, it can treat fibromyalgia (13 years and older).
levomilnacipran
RxFetzima
Fetzima is used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. MDD can cause you to feel sad, lose interest in activities, and have trouble with daily life. Fetzima can help improve your mood and reduce these symptoms.
venlafaxine
RxEffexor, Effexor XR
Venlafaxine is used to treat major depressive disorder. This condition can cause a persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest in daily activities. It may also help maintain improvement in patients with recurrent depression.
desvenlafaxine vs duloxetine & levomilnacipran · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Nausea" shows the widest count spread between desvenlafaxine and duloxetine, levomilnacipran, venlafaxine in this extract (4,576-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | desvenlafaxine | duloxetine | levomilnacipran | venlafaxine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toxicity To Various Agents | 233 | 2,212 | - | 4,265 |
| Nausea | 206 | 4,782 | 143 | 4,298 |
| Completed Suicide | 186 | 2,079 | - | 3,169 |
| Anxiety | 180 | 1,984 | 100 | 2,501 |
| Overdose | 174 | - | - | 2,480 |
| Fatigue | 166 | 4,787 | - | 4,198 |
| Drug Interaction | 164 | 2,063 | - | 3,114 |
| Depression | 161 | 2,156 | 114 | 2,586 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
desvenlafaxine peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 3 Rx SPL records in this peer set (3 total). Class inventory for Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI): 4 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What same-class SPL records sit beside desvenlafaxine? ▼
Reading a wide Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) peer set (3 records)
desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) sits in a wide Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) peer set (3 of 3 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for desvenlafaxine: Pristiq is used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults.
Top FAERS reaction fields for desvenlafaxine total 1,762 reports across 10 reactions, set beside duloxetine, levomilnacipran, venlafaxine. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for desvenlafaxine: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Pristiq SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.