Pristiq® (desvenlafaxine succinate) is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat symptoms of depression, such as feelings of hopelessness and having little interest in things you used to enjoy.
Although the medication's primary indication is the treatment of depression, healthcare providers will occasionally recommend Pristiq "off-label" for the following conditions:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including adult ADHD
(For more details on this drug's indications, click Pristiq Uses. This article describes how this medication works within the brain to treat depression and explains how counseling or therapy may also help improve symptoms.)
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