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Re: NORTRIPTYLINE - please keep us updated » theo

Posted by SLS on August 10, 2008, at 5:08:29

In reply to Re: NORTRIPTYLINE - please keep us updated » SLS, posted by theo on August 9, 2008, at 14:53:57

> Is Pristiq a new and improved Effexor XR?
>
> > I found that Effexor + nortriptyline produced a signfificant, long-term improvement for me. Using Pristiq in place of Effexor makes sense to me.

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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