Desvenlafaxine Withdrawal and Tapering Help

How Point of Return can Help You

The Point of Return Program is an in-home tapering program that allows you to gradually lessen the amount of Desvenlafaxine while also implementing the use of all-natural, calming nutraceuticals to ease symptoms. Desvenlafaxinecan be dangerous to abruptly or rapidly stop and our program is a proven, viable, low-cost option to continue living your life while tapering.

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Desvenlafaxine Withdrawal Symptoms May Include:

aggression, anxiety, balance issues , blurred vision, brain zaps, concentration impairment, constipation, crying spells, depersonalization, diarrhea, dizziness. electric shock sensations, fatigue, flatulence, flu-like symptoms, hallucinations, hostility, highly emotional, indigestion, irritability, impaired speech, insomnia, jumpy nerves, lack of coordination, lethargy, migraine headaches / increased headaches, nausea, nervousness, over-reacting to situations, paranoia, repetitive thoughts or songs, sensory & sleep disturbances, severe internal restlessness (akathisia), stomach cramps, tremors, tinnitus (ear ringing or buzzing), tingling sensations, troubling thoughts, visual hallucinations / illusions, vivid dreams, speech or visual changes, worsened depression

Desvenlafaxine Side Effects May Include:

allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives), irregular heartbeat or pulse, low blood pressure (dizziness, weakness), high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision), chills or fever, unusual bleeding or bruising, rash or hives, Suicidal Ideation, Headache, tremor, nervousness, or anxiety; difficulty concentrating, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight, weakness, increased sweating, sleeping or insomnia, decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm




Desvenlafaxine History and Info
Desvenlafaxine was approved by the FDA in 2007 (for Wyeth Laboratories) and is the active metabolite of Venlafaxine (Effexor), which lost its patent protection the same year. Desvenlafaxine was approved in Canada and the United States, but the European Union declined stating in part, "they had some concerns and was of the provisional opinion that Desvenlafaxine could not have been approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder [and] overall, the effectiveness of Desvenlafaxine had not been shown convincingly. In relation to its parent substance, Venlafaxine, Desvenlafaxine seemed to be less effective with no advantages in terms of safety and tolerability." Wyeth withdrew its application for approval in the European Union.

In December 2015 Pfizer announced the results from a Phase 3 study evaluating the efficacy, safety and tolerability of Pristiq (sustained release) in pediatric patients ages 7-17 with Major Depressive Disorder. The results indicate that Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine) were not significantly different from placebo.

Desvenlafaxine has higher rates of withdrawal symptoms (discontinuation syndrome) than other SNRI or SSRI antidepressants. For some patients the symptoms can be severe and are considered intolerable. A gradual taper is recommended to minimize symptoms.

Desvenlafaxine is the active metabolite of Venlafaxine and can have significant withdrawal symptoms. Learn how to taper properly while minimizing Desvenlafaxine withdrawal symptoms naturally.

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