Original GlobalRPh source
- Product / population
- Preserved GlobalRPh source, not a freshly verified product label
- Renal measure
- Use the method specified in the original source
Historical source: not automatically current. Review current official labeling and separately attributed additions before use.
Usual Dosing (Adults)
PRISTIQ is an SNRI for major depressive disorder. Recommended initial dose: 50 mg once daily with or without food, at approximately the same time each day. Studies found 50 to 400 mg/day effective, but no extra benefit above 50 mg/day, with more adverse events and discontinuations at higher doses. Taper gradually when possible to minimize discontinuation symptoms. Swallow tablets whole with fluid; do not divide, crush, chew or dissolve.
Renal Dosing
The source specifies 24-hour creatinine clearance: mild (50 to 80 mL/min), no adjustment; moderate (30 to 50), 50 mg/day; severe (<30) or ESRD, 50 mg every other day. Do not escalate doses in moderate/severe impairment or ESRD. Do not give supplemental doses after dialysis.
Hemodialysis
ESRD: 50 mg every other day. No supplemental postdialysis dose. Do not escalate.