Desvenlafaxine, Venlafaxine
Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
- Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies. These studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior with antidepressant use in patients over age 24; there was a reduction in risk with antidepressant use in patients aged 65 and older.
- Desvenlafaine-XR and venlafaxine-XR is not approved for use in pediatric patients.
Monitoring data
- Patients of all ages who are started on antidepressant therapy should be monitored appropriately and observed closely for clinical worsening, suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior.
- Families and caregivers should be advised of the need for close observation and communication with the prescriber.
Patient counseling
Communications
Medical guidelines
Patient Medication Guide - DESVENLAFAXINE ER
Patient Medication Guide - APTRYXOL ER
Patient Medication Guide - EFFEXOR
Patient Medication Guide - EFFEXOR RX
Patient Medication Guide - KHEDEZLA
Patient Medication Guide - PRISTIQ
Patient Medication Guide - VENLAFAXINE ER
Package inserts
Additional information
Keywords: Effexor, Pristiq
Updated: August 2022