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Desvenlafaxine vs Levomilnacipran

Compare Desvenlafaxine and Levomilnacipran side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

DesvenlafaxineLevomilnacipran
Drug classSerotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake InhibitorSerotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
Used to treatMajor depressive disorderMajor depressive disorder
Generic priceFrom $3.76 each, about $113 for 30 (50 mg tablet (ER)); other forms from $0.40 per item (50 mg (Succnt ER))No generic price listed
Brand pricePristiq: from $13.93 each, about $418 for 30 (100 mg tablet (ER))Fetzima: from $17.59 each, about $528 for 30 (120 mg capsule (ER)); other forms from $17.61 per item (20-40 mg titration pak)
Generic savingsGeneric costs about 73% less than the brandNot listed