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Pristiq is the brand name for desvenlafaxine, a prescription drug used to treat depression. It is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).Pristiq affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.ristiq is the brand name for desvenlafaxine, a prescription drug used to treat depression. It is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).
A: Effexor (venlafaxine) http://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/effexor is a serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant which is used for the treatment of depression, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder and panic disorder.f you stop taking venlafaxine suddenly, or reduce your dosage, withdrawal symptoms can occur, often within a matter of hours. Venlafaxine withdrawal symptoms include: 1  Anxiety, confusion, or agitation. 2  Lack of coordination or vertigo. 3  Nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting. 4  Sleep disorders or nightmares. 5  Headache. 6  Dry mouth.