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2. Desvenlafaxine - Wikipedia

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   Desvenlafaxine is a synthetic form of the isolated major active metabolite of venlafaxine, and is categorized as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). When most normal metabolizers take venlafaxine, approximately 70% of the dose is metabolized into desvenlafaxine, so the effects of the two drugs are expected to be very similar. [18]

3. List of drugs known for off-label use - Wikipedia

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   It is often used off-label as a nootropic. Prazosin (Minipress) for nightmares: prazosin is approved for the use of hypertension. A 2012 systematic review showed a small benefit for the treatment of PTSD-associated night terrors. Other non-FDA-approved uses for prazosin include the treatment of Raynaud's disease and poisoning due to scorpion venom.

4. List of off-label promotion pharmaceutical settlements

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   The following are settlements reached with US authorities against pharmaceutical companies to resolve allegations of "off-label" promotion of drugs. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, it is illegal for pharmaceutical companies to promote their products for uses not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and corporations that market drugs for off-label indications may ...

5. 1 in 6 people who stop antidepressants face withdrawal symptoms

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   Stopping imipramine (Tofranil), paroxetine (Paxil or Seroxat), and venlafaxine (Effexor)/ desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) was associated with a higher risk of severe symptoms compared to other ...

6. Protections for prescribing off-label drugs proposed - AOL

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   Feb. 14—CONCORD — A key House committee embraced Monday protections for health care providers who prescribe off-label prescription drugs for their patients. This campaign for reform started ...

7. Off-label use - Wikipedia

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   Off-label use is very common and generally legal unless it violates ethical guidelines or safety regulations. The ability to prescribe drugs for uses beyond the officially approved indications is commonly used to good effect by healthcare providers. For example, methotrexate is commonly used off-label because its immunomodulatory effects ...

8. Venlafaxine - Wikipedia

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   Venlafaxine has been used off label for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy [16] and migraine prevention. [17] It may work on pain via effects on the opioid receptor. [18] It has also been found to reduce the severity of 'hot flashes' in menopausal women and men on hormonal therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer. [19] [20]

9. What is gabapentin? Here's why it's so controversial. - AOL

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   In addition to these FDA-approved uses, Tedeschi says gabapentin is also sometimes prescribed off-label by providers for a variety of other medical conditions. (Off-label use means evidence exists ...