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Can I Make The Switch Safely From Pristiq To Effexor?

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Posted on Fri, 11 Feb 2022
Question: I only have a few Pristiq and an out of the country. Can’t get Pristiq in Sicily. I have Effexor from pharmacy. Can I make the switch safely?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You can make the switch safely without any worry.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Pristiq and Effexor are practically the same medication.
These medications are used to treat depression.
Pristiq is a little bit cheaper as the price.
You can make the switch safely without any worry.

Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
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Can I Make The Switch Safely From Pristiq To Effexor?

Brief Answer: You can make the switch safely without any worry. Detailed Answer: Hello, Pristiq and Effexor are practically the same medication. These medications are used to treat depression. Pristiq is a little bit cheaper as the price. You can make the switch safely without any worry. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi General & Family Physician