Desvenlafaxine

Common brands: Pristiq Extended-Release, Desvenlafaxine, Klonopin, Xanax Xr, Xanax

Top reporter: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Llc, A Subsidiary Of Pfizer Inc.

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26,507
Total Reports
6,276
Serious Reports
825
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: Moderate (3.11%)

Patient Demographics

Male
5,429
Female
18,272

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Desvenlafaxine.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 2,689
8.3%
2 NAUSEA 2,407
7.4%
3 HEADACHE 1,921
5.9%
4 DIZZINESS 1,888
5.8%
5 ANXIETY 1,798
5.5%
6 FATIGUE 1,659
5.1%
7 INSOMNIA 1,562
4.8%
8 FEELING ABNORMAL 1,448
4.5%
9 DEPRESSION 1,368
4.2%
10 DRUG WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME 1,051
3.2%
11 MALAISE 1,037
3.2%
12 OFF LABEL USE 1,036
3.2%
13 DIARRHOEA 939
2.9%
14 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 932
2.9%
15 PAIN 900
2.8%
16 SUICIDAL IDEATION 827
2.5%
17 VOMITING 794
2.4%
18 SOMNOLENCE 768
2.4%
19 HYPERHIDROSIS 761
2.3%
20 WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME 732
2.3%
21 WEIGHT INCREASED 686
2.1%
22 TREMOR 665
2.0%
23 DYSPNOEA 639
2.0%
24 CRYING 617
1.9%
25 ASTHENIA 611
1.9%
26 PARAESTHESIA 576
1.8%
27 IRRITABILITY 559
1.7%
28 WEIGHT DECREASED 553
1.7%
29 DECREASED APPETITE 544
1.7%
30 MEDICATION RESIDUE 533
1.6%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.