Pristiq and Birth control - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Birth control is reported as a side effect among people who take Pristiq (desvenlafaxine succinate), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Wellbutrin Xl, and have Insomnia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Birth control when taking Pristiq. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,699 people who have side effects when taking Pristiq from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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 Birth control?

Birth control is found to be associated with 865 drugs and 1,644 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Birth control.

On Jul, 12, 2026

15,699 people reported to have side effects when taking Pristiq.
Among them, 12 people (0.08%) have Birth control.

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Pristiq when they have Birth control? *

What is the gender of people who have Birth control when taking Pristiq? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Birth control when taking Pristiq? *

What are other drugs people take besides Pristiq? *

What are other side effects people have besides Birth control? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 5 people, 41.67%
Weight Increased: 5 people, 41.67%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 41.67%
Hellp Syndrome (life-threatening pregnancy complication): 3 people, 25.00%
Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy): 3 people, 25.00%
Haematuria (presence of blood in urine): 3 people, 25.00%
Pre-Eclampsia (high blood pressure and significant amounts of protein in the urine of a pregnant woman): 2 people, 16.67%
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (haemoglobin in the urine): 2 people, 16.67%
Nosebleed (bleeding from nose): 2 people, 16.67%
Infection: 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Insomnia (sleeplessness): 7 people, 58.33%
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (haemoglobin in the urine): 5 people, 41.67%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 2 people, 16.67%
Sinus Congestion (blockage of sinus): 2 people, 16.67%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 2 people, 16.67%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 16.67%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 2 people, 16.67%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 2 people, 16.67%
Asthma: 2 people, 16.67%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It 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.

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.

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).

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