Pristiq Vs Citalopram
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My Doctor has changed my prescription from Pristiq to Citalopram. She says there is no difference in the 2 drugs other than the price. I am unsure whether to change medicine.

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She changed the medication, due to the Pristiq not working like she thought it would.

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That is not entirely true, though they both are used to treat the same conditions.

Pristiq contains Desvenlafaxine, this is a Selective Seratonin, Norephinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor.

The Citalopram only acts on Seratonin.

Many people, however, can use either one, though some people do need the added benefits of the SSNRI.

Did she give a reason for why she is switching them?

You can read more about them here:

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Pristiq/­

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Citalopram/­

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