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Talking About Your Depression

Learn about treating depression with PRISTIQ

You took an important step toward improving your depression when you reached out to a health care professional and began treatment. Family and friends may also help by supporting you and encouraging you during your treatment.

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Talking to Your Health Care Professional
Talking to Your Family

Important Safety Information for PRISTIQ

PRISTIQ® (desvenlafaxine) is approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults.

Suicidality and Antidepressant Drugs

Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, teens, and young adults. Depression and certain other psychiatric disorders are themselves associated with increases in the risk of suicide. 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. PRISTIQ is not approved for use in children under 18.