How safe is desvenlafaxine. Mdd xr 50 mg for a person having cholesterol heavy body weight and of age 40 years.

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Dear lybrate-user, desvenlafaxine is a commonly used antidepressant and is quite safe among adults in all age groups. There is only a slight chance of it increasing blood pressure and rarely increase in cholesterol, mainly in higher doses. However, the benefits of the medication significantly outweigh the risks. It can be safely taken if prescribed to you and blood pressure can be checked on a weekly basis initially. If any side effects appear, you can discuss with your psychiatrist and they can be easily resolved. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting your doctor.

Ankit Gupta · Accepted Answer

Dear lybrate-user, desvenlafaxine is a commonly used antidepressant and is quite safe among adults in all age groups. There is only a slight chance of it increasing blood pressure and rarely increase in cholesterol, mainly in higher doses. However, the benefits of the medication significantly outweigh the risks. It can be safely taken if prescribed to you and blood pressure can be checked on a weekly basis initially. If any side effects appear, you can discuss with your psychiatrist and they can be easily resolved. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting your doctor.

Varun Gupta · Answer

It is safer than being depressed and not taking it! regular exercise will help in combating the metabolic.

Nidhi Kumar · Answer

If the medicine is suiting you and you are psychologically stable, desvenlafaxine is safe. Regarding weight and high cholestrol you should do life style modifications - walking/ skiiping/ jogging and avoid sugary foods. Take more fibre and less carbohydrates.