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. 2021 Oct 8;24(6):839. doi: 10.3892/mmr.2021.12479

Table VIII.

Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (168).

Drug FDA approval Common adverse effects >10% incidence Administration in pregnancy Contraindications/interactions
Desvenlafaxine 2008 Insomnia, nausea, headache, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue and hyperhidrosis Only if the potential benefits justify the potential risks to the fetus Sertraline, aripiprazole, amphetamine, bupropion, dextroamphetamine, alprazolam, duloxetine, Fish Oil, lamotrigine, lurasidone, lisdexamfetamine, escitalopram, lithium, pregabalin, acetaminophen, ascorbic acid, quetiapine, cyanocobalamin, cholecalciferol and cetirizine.
Duloxetine 2003 Nausea, somnolence, insomnia and dizziness Increases the risk of congenital malformations, preterm birth, or pre-eclampsia Hypersensitivity, CNS acting drugs with similar mechanism and thioridazine
Levomilnacipran 2013 Blood pressure increases, nausea/vomiting, sweating, constipation, erectile dysfunction in men and increased heart rate Only if the potential benefits justify the potential risks to the fetus Aripiprazole, amphetamine, dextro amphetamine, clonazepam, duloxetine, gabapenti, clonazeamn, lamotrigine, pregabalin, metformin, omeprazole, quetiapine, topiramate, tramadol and trazodone
Milnacipran 2009 Tachycardia, palpitations, dry mouth, hypertension, nausea, vomiting, headache, insomnia, dizziness, constipation, hyperhidrosis and facial flushing Not allowed (category C) MAOIs (serotonin syndrome), angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, epinephrine, norepinephrine, clonidine, digitalis and triptans and alcohol
Venlafaxine 2006 Headache, nausea, dry mouth, somnolence, asthenia, dizziness, failure of ejaculation and sweating. Hypersensitive and with MAOI