Meet with a licensed provider online to explore if an antidepressant medication like desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) may be right for you.
Treatment for:depression
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Meet online with your provider to begin treatment. At your first session, share any symptoms or struggles you’re experiencing along with your goals. Together, you and your provider will discuss if medication may be a good next step. Your provider may write you a prescription to be filled at your local pharmacy.
Once your treatment plan is created, your provider will regularly check in and encourage feedback to ensure any medication you may be prescribed is effective for you.
A serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) is a class of medication commonly used to treat mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD.
SNRIs increase the availability of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. Serotonin is a naturally-occurring brain chemical that supports the regulation of mood and memory; norepinephrine is also a naturally-occurring brain chemical that supports focus, attention, and energy.
Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) is an antidepressant medication commonly used to treat major depressive disorder. As a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), it works by increasing levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.
You may experience some symptom improvement within the first 2 weeks of taking desvenlafaxine. For the medication take take full effect, it may take up to 8 weeks of regular use.
Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) has not been shown to cause significant weight gain or loss with long-term use. You may experience changes in weight as a result of changes in your appetite, either as a side effect of the medication or an alleviation of your symptoms.
Side effects of desvenlafaxine, like other medications in its class, can include insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, sedation, and sexual dysfunction. If they occur, they often resolve within the first week of taking this medication, though can persist. Since this is not a complete list, and individual effects can vary, talk with your provider if you have questions about your medication.
No, desvenlafaxine is not a controlled substance—it is not habit-forming, and taking it long-term is not known to cause addiction. If you have other questions about desvenlafaxine, talk with your provider to learn more.
Desvenlafaxine can definitely help reduce the severity and frequency of anxiety-related symptoms. For some people, desvenlafaxine can be activating, which can lead to side effects of anxiety, but this usually resolves early in treatment. Talk to your provider if you're experiencing anxiety to determine the cause and best treatment for you.
Desvenlafaxine can make you tired, though this side effect usually resolves early in treatment. For some people, desvenlafaxine can cause insomnia, which can lead to fatigue as a result. If you experience any side effects from desvenlafaxine, talk to your provider.
You can meet online with a licensed provider at Thriveworks — if it’s clinically appropriate, they may prescribe you medication for the treatment of a diagnosed mental health condition. Your Thriveworks provider will send your prescription to a local pharmacy to be filled.
Thriveworks accepts most major insurance plans for our online psychiatry and therapy services. Your insurance may also cover the cost of any medication prescribed to you by your Thriveworks provider, which can be filled at a local pharmacy. Check with your insurance provider to confirm your medical and prescription coverage information.
Schedule an online appointment with a licensed psychiatric provider at Thriveworks. After meeting with you and discussing your symptoms and treatment plan, your provider may recommend a prescription medication and/or additional services to help you reach your goals.
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Our psychiatry services are done completely online, so you can schedule with any psychiatric provider in your state.
Accepting medication as part of your mental health care plan is an individual and often deeply personal decision. At Thriveworks, we’re here to help you understand your care options and support you on the path toward wellness. We prioritize treating the whole patient, whether through medication, therapy, or a combination of both — guided by clinical best practices and rigorously developed treatment strategies to help clients safely and efficiently resolve their symptoms.
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