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Depression Resources

The following are depression resources that we hope you find useful to help further educate yourself and your family and friends about this common and treatable disease.

The websites below are neither owned nor controlled by Pfizer. Pfizer is not responsible for the content or services of these sites.

American Psychiatric Foundation

www.psychfoundation.org

Committed to operating programs and funding initiatives that promote awareness of mental illnesses, the effectiveness of treatment, and the importance of early intervention.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance*

www.ndmda.com

A patient-directed organization whose purpose is to educate patients, families, and the public concerning the nature of depressive illness.

HealthyMinds.org

www.healthyminds.org

Created by the American Psychiatric Association, the site provides information on psychiatric disorders such as depression and provides help locating a psychiatrist in your local area.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (formally the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)

www.nami.org

A support, educational, and advocacy organization for people with mental illness and their families, with over 1,200 local affiliates. Local affiliates give guidance to finding treatment.

National Institute of Mental Health

www.nimh.nih.gov

The largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health.

Mental Health America (formally the National Mental Health Association)

www.nmha.org

An association that works with over 340 affiliates to promote mental health through advocacy, education, research, and services.

*PRISTIQ® (desvenlafaxine) is a prescription medication approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults. PRISTIQ is not indicated for the treatment of bipolar disorder.

Indication

PRISTIQ® is approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults.

Important Safety Information for PRISTIQ

Suicidality and Antidepressant Drugs

Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, teens, and young adults. Depression and certain other psychiatric disorders are themselves associated with increases in the risk of suicide. Patients of all ages who are started on antidepressant therapy should be monitored appropriately and observed closely for clinical worsening, suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior. PRISTIQ is not approved for use in children under 18.

  • People taking MAOIs should not take PRISTIQ.
  • All patients taking antidepressants should be observed closely for signs that their condition is getting worse or that they are becoming suicidal. This is very important when an antidepressant is started or when the dose is changed. Patients should be watched for becoming agitated, irritable, hostile, aggressive, impulsive, or restless. These symptoms should be reported to the patient's health care professional right away.
  • Tell your health care professional about all prescription and over-the-counter medications you are taking or plan to take, including:
    • Medicines to treat migraines or mood disorders, to avoid a potentially life-threatening condition
    • Aspirin, NSAID pain relievers, or blood thinners, because they may increase the risk of bleeding.
  • PRISTIQ may cause or make some conditions worse, so tell your health care professional about all your medical conditions, including if you:
    • Have high blood pressure. Your blood pressure should be controlled before you start taking PRISTIQ and monitored regularly
    • Have heart problems, high cholesterol or triglyceride levels, or a history of stroke
    • Have glaucoma or increased eye pressure
    • Have kidney or liver problems
    • Have or had bleeding problems
    • Have or had depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior
    • Have or had mania, bipolar disorder, or seizures or convulsions
    • Have low sodium levels in your blood
    • Are nursing, pregnant, or plan to become pregnant.
  • Discontinuation symptoms may occur when stopping PRISTIQ, especially when therapy is stopped suddenly. Talk to your health care professional before you stop taking or reduce the dose of PRISTIQ.
  • Until you see how PRISTIQ affects you, be careful driving a car or operating machinery. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking PRISTIQ.
  • Side effects when taking PRISTIQ 50 mg may include nausea, dizziness, sweating, constipation, and decreased appetite.

Please see full Prescribing Information including boxed warning and Medication Guide.



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