Desvenlafaxine is used for the treatment and prevention of relapse of major depression. (mims online cmi) In major depression, there are depressive episodes in which the individual will suffer from depressed moods and may also lose their sense of enjoyment and interest. The individual also suffers from various psychological and somatic symptoms, including lack of energy, attention span and self-esteem. Feeling unworthy or guilty, having negative thoughts of the future as well as having ideas or acts of self harm and/or suicide are also psychological and somatic symptoms the individual suffers from. A depressive episode lasts for more than 2 weeks. Episodes of depression can be classified into three different
