How effective is Pristiq for Fibromyalgia? (a real world drug study)
Summary:
Overall ratings: 2.8/5 Long term ratings: 3/5
This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Pristiq (desvenlafaxine succinate) is for Fibromyalgia and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 16 Pristiq users and is updated continuously.
What is Pristiq?
Pristiq has active ingredients of desvenlafaxine succinate. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 19,555 Pristiq users. Check the latest studies of Pristiq.
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body) is found to be associated with 1,335 drugs and 1,832 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Fibromyalgia.
16 people are studied for taking Pristiq in Fibromyalgia
Overall effectiveness (number of people):

Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):

Pristiq effectiveness for Fibromyalgia (number of people):
Overall:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 7
- moderate: 7
- high: 0
- very high: 2
Long Term:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 2
- moderate: 4
- high: 0
- very high: 1
Gender of people who take Pristiq for Fibromyalgia *:
- female: 93.75 %
- male: 6.25 %
Age of people who take Pristiq for Fibromyalgia *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 0.0 %
- 30-39: 6.25 %
- 40-49: 68.75 %
- 50-59: 18.75 %
- 60+: 6.25 %
Who find Pristiq more effective for Fibromyalgia?
Gender of people who take Pristiq for Fibromyalgia *:
- female: 100 %
- male: 0.0 %
Age of people who take Pristiq for Fibromyalgia *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 0.0 %
- 30-39: 0.0 %
- 40-49: 100 %
- 50-59: 0.0 %
- 60+: 0.0 %
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Pristiq?
- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Pristiq safety and effectiveness.How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Pristiq (19,555 reports)
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Fibromyalgia (92,987 reports)
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on desvenlafaxine succinate (the active ingredients of Pristiq) and Pristiq (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION
WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.
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