Posted by SLS on August 6, 2009, at 12:53:15
In reply to Re: NE and/or Pristiq users please read :) » Frustratedmama, posted by floatingbridge on August 6, 2009, at 11:07:18
I don't know what the exact ratio is, but Pristiq is only slightly more potent at NE than Effexor. Both drugs are primarily serotoninergic. What's more, a drug like desipramine, a selective NE reuptake inhibitor, is sedating for many people, although this side effect usually dissipates. I guess this underscores how complex the brain is, and how variable are the properties of the drugs we use to treat it.
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