Drug
Desvenlafaxine
Important: Reactions below are the flagged terms from this drug’s
FAERS report history (min. 3 co-reports per term) — PRR/ROR indicate
disproportionality in spontaneous reporting, not causation.
Data from FDA FAERS via openFDA. Last recalculated: 2026-09-14.
| Reaction | Co-reports (a) | PRR | ROR | Signal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serotonin Syndrome | 120 | 37.6 | 38.9 | signal |
| 2 | Completed Suicide | 200 | 14.2 | 15.0 | signal |
| 3 | Brain Injury | 22 | 13.1 | 13.2 | signal |
| 4 | Poisoning Deliberate | 18 | 11.5 | 11.6 | signal |
| 5 | Toxicity To Various Agents | 273 | 9.7 | 10.4 | signal |
| 6 | Pharyngeal Swelling | 13 | 8.1 | 8.1 | signal |
| 7 | Withdrawal Syndrome | 53 | 7.5 | 7.6 | signal |
| 8 | Suicidal Ideation | 115 | 7.5 | 7.7 | signal |
| 9 | Impaired Gastric Emptying | 16 | 7.5 | 7.5 | signal |
| 10 | Panic Attack | 43 | 7.0 | 7.1 | signal |
| 11 | Euphoric Mood | 12 | 6.9 | 7.0 | signal |
| 12 | Paranoia | 20 | 6.9 | 6.9 | signal |
| 13 | Paralysis | 16 | 6.6 | 6.7 | signal |
| 14 | Drug Interaction | 175 | 6.6 | 6.9 | signal |
| 15 | Blood Iron Decreased | 13 | 6.6 | 6.6 | signal |
| 16 | Intentional Overdose | 70 | 6.5 | 6.7 | signal |
| 17 | Seasonal Allergy | 15 | 6.3 | 6.4 | signal |
| 18 | Impaired Quality Of Life | 15 | 6.2 | 6.2 | signal |
| 19 | Coeliac Disease | 10 | 6.1 | 6.1 | signal |
| 20 | Suicide Attempt | 61 | 6.0 | 6.1 | signal |
| 21 | Drug Withdrawal Syndrome Neonatal | 15 | 6.0 | 6.0 | signal |
| 22 | Tenderness | 10 | 5.7 | 5.7 | signal |
| 23 | Haemorrhage Intracranial | 14 | 5.6 | 5.6 | signal |
| 24 | Parkinsonism | 9 | 5.5 | 5.5 | signal |
| 25 | Brain Fog | 13 | 5.3 | 5.3 | signal |
| 26 | Metabolic Acidosis | 28 | 5.3 | 5.3 | signal |
| 27 | Initial Insomnia | 9 | 5.3 | 5.3 | signal |
| 28 | Immunodeficiency | 13 | 5.3 | 5.3 | signal |
| 29 | Shock | 20 | 5.2 | 5.2 | signal |
| 30 | Scar | 15 | 5.2 | 5.2 | signal |
| 31 | Fibromyalgia | 21 | 5.2 | 5.2 | signal |
| 32 | Sedation | 22 | 5.0 | 5.1 | signal |
| 33 | Sleep Apnoea Syndrome | 16 | 5.0 | 5.0 | signal |
| 34 | Schizophrenia | 10 | 4.9 | 4.9 | signal |
| 35 | Bipolar Disorder | 9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | signal |
| 36 | Overdose | 177 | 4.9 | 5.1 | signal |
| 37 | Ligament Sprain | 8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | signal |
| 38 | Agitation | 59 | 4.8 | 4.8 | signal |
| 39 | Product Substitution Issue | 46 | 4.8 | 4.8 | signal |
| 40 | Head Discomfort | 14 | 4.7 | 4.8 | signal |
| 41 | Unresponsive To Stimuli | 20 | 4.6 | 4.7 | signal |
| 42 | Sinus Tachycardia | 11 | 4.6 | 4.6 | signal |
| 43 | Sexual Dysfunction | 9 | 4.6 | 4.6 | signal |
| 44 | Depression | 172 | 4.5 | 4.7 | signal |
| 45 | Mental Impairment | 18 | 4.4 | 4.4 | signal |
| 46 | Crying | 27 | 4.4 | 4.4 | signal |
| 47 | Lymphocyte Count Decreased | 13 | 4.4 | 4.4 | signal |
| 48 | Generalised Tonic-clonic Seizure | 12 | 4.4 | 4.4 | signal |
| 49 | Pericarditis | 12 | 4.3 | 4.3 | signal |
| 50 | Delusion | 11 | 4.2 | 4.2 | signal |
| 51 | Myocarditis | 8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | signal |
| 52 | Photophobia | 13 | 4.1 | 4.2 | signal |
| 53 | Hallucination, Auditory | 11 | 4.1 | 4.1 | signal |
| 54 | Subarachnoid Haemorrhage | 7 | 4.1 | 4.1 | signal |
| 55 | Insurance Issue | 10 | 4.0 | 4.0 | signal |
| 56 | Sinus Congestion | 9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | signal |
| 57 | Anxiety | 189 | 3.9 | 4.1 | signal |
| 58 | Dermatitis Atopic | 33 | 3.9 | 4.0 | signal |
| 59 | Restless Legs Syndrome | 12 | 3.9 | 3.9 | signal |
| 60 | Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome | 18 | 3.8 | 3.9 | signal |
| 61 | Poisoning | 8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | signal |
| 62 | Accidental Overdose | 23 | 3.8 | 3.8 | signal |
| 63 | Sleep Disorder Due To A General Medical Condition | 10 | 3.7 | 3.7 | signal |
| 64 | Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased | 18 | 3.7 | 3.7 | signal |
| 65 | Inability To Afford Medication | 6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | signal |
| 66 | Drug Ineffective For Unapproved Indication | 34 | 3.6 | 3.7 | signal |
| 67 | Hyperglycaemia | 22 | 3.6 | 3.6 | signal |
| 68 | Disorientation | 24 | 3.6 | 3.6 | signal |
| 69 | Treatment Noncompliance | 32 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 70 | Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome | 7 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 71 | Muscle Rigidity | 7 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 72 | Spinal Operation | 7 | 3.4 | 3.5 | signal |
| 73 | Contraindicated Product Administered | 17 | 3.4 | 3.4 | signal |
| 74 | Lactic Acidosis | 18 | 3.3 | 3.4 | signal |
| 75 | Product Dose Omission In Error | 15 | 3.3 | 3.3 | signal |
| 76 | Seizure | 64 | 3.3 | 3.4 | signal |
| 77 | Apathy | 8 | 3.3 | 3.3 | signal |
| 78 | Intentional Dose Omission | 15 | 3.3 | 3.3 | signal |
| 79 | Cardio-respiratory Arrest | 23 | 3.3 | 3.3 | signal |
| 80 | Product Availability Issue | 12 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 81 | Upper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage | 9 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 82 | Nervousness | 28 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 83 | Irritability | 32 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 84 | Hemiparesis | 9 | 3.1 | 3.2 | signal |
| 85 | Migraine | 50 | 3.1 | 3.2 | signal |
| 86 | Eructation | 10 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 87 | Thyroid Disorder | 8 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 88 | Depressed Mood | 27 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 89 | Loss Of Personal Independence In Daily Activities | 24 | 3.0 | 3.0 | signal |
| 90 | Hyperhidrosis | 65 | 3.0 | 3.0 | signal |
| 91 | Product Administration Error | 10 | 3.0 | 3.0 | signal |
| 92 | Mania | 8 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 93 | Neutrophil Count Increased | 5 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 94 | Middle Insomnia | 9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 95 | Scratch | 5 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 96 | Throat Tightness | 13 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 97 | Mood Altered | 13 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 98 | Hereditary Angioedema | 5 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 99 | Full Blood Count Abnormal | 5 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 100 | Feeling Jittery | 9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 101 | Dementia | 13 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 102 | Therapy Partial Responder | 7 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 103 | Drug Withdrawal Syndrome | 41 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 104 | Pharyngitis Streptococcal | 5 | 2.8 | 2.8 | no signal |
| 105 | Tooth Infection | 6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | signal |
| 106 | Drug Abuse | 38 | 2.7 | 2.7 | signal |
| 107 | Psoriatic Arthropathy | 18 | 2.7 | 2.7 | signal |
| 108 | Intestinal Perforation | 5 | 2.7 | 2.7 | no signal |
| 109 | Akathisia | 6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 110 | Mood Swings | 14 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 111 | Hip Fracture | 14 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 112 | Respiratory Arrest | 12 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 113 | Hallucination, Visual | 9 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 114 | Therapeutic Product Effect Decreased | 19 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 115 | Thinking Abnormal | 8 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 116 | Spinal Pain | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | no signal |
| 117 | Treatment Failure | 35 | 2.5 | 2.6 | signal |
| 118 | Colitis Ulcerative | 19 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 119 | Increased Appetite | 8 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 120 | Drug Effect Less Than Expected | 6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 121 | Product Prescribing Error | 10 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 122 | Tardive Dyskinesia | 12 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 123 | Dyskinesia | 17 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 124 | Affect Lability | 4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | no signal |
| 125 | Hypokinesia | 6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | no signal |
| 126 | Thrombotic Microangiopathy | 4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | no signal |
| 127 | Oral Herpes | 8 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 128 | Hot Flush | 31 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 129 | Decreased Immune Responsiveness | 4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | no signal |
| 130 | Circulatory Collapse | 7 | 2.4 | 2.4 | signal |
| 131 | Covid-19 | 72 | 2.4 | 2.5 | signal |
| 132 | Psychotic Disorder | 12 | 2.4 | 2.4 | signal |
| 133 | Nightmare | 14 | 2.4 | 2.4 | signal |
| 134 | Disease Recurrence | 19 | 2.4 | 2.4 | signal |
| 135 | Product Dose Omission Issue | 113 | 2.4 | 2.4 | signal |
| 136 | Disturbance In Attention | 21 | 2.3 | 2.3 | signal |
| 137 | Hallucination | 29 | 2.3 | 2.3 | signal |
| 138 | Swollen Tongue | 12 | 2.3 | 2.3 | signal |
| 139 | Anger | 13 | 2.3 | 2.3 | signal |
| 140 | Illness | 38 | 2.3 | 2.3 | signal |
| 141 | Premature Delivery | 6 | 2.2 | 2.2 | no signal |
| 142 | Prostatic Specific Antigen Increased | 5 | 2.2 | 2.2 | no signal |
| 143 | Psychomotor Hyperactivity | 6 | 2.1 | 2.1 | no signal |
| 144 | Cholecystectomy | 4 | 2.1 | 2.1 | no signal |
| 145 | Bone Density Decreased | 11 | 2.1 | 2.1 | signal |
| 146 | Therapeutic Response Shortened | 11 | 2.1 | 2.1 | signal |
| 147 | Hyperthyroidism | 5 | 2.1 | 2.1 | no signal |
| 148 | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus | 12 | 2.0 | 2.0 | signal |
| 149 | Abnormal Behaviour | 13 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 150 | Abnormal Dreams | 9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 151 | Product Packaging Issue | 3 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 152 | Tendon Rupture | 4 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 153 | Product Dispensing Error | 7 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 154 | Tendonitis | 5 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 155 | Diarrhoea Haemorrhagic | 3 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 156 | Hair Colour Changes | 4 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 157 | Mydriasis | 4 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 158 | Exposure During Pregnancy | 19 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 159 | Eye Pruritus | 10 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 160 | Eczema | 15 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 161 | Hunger | 4 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 162 | Toxic Skin Eruption | 3 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 163 | Hair Texture Abnormal | 4 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 164 | Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy | 26 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 165 | Angioedema | 13 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 166 | Intentional Product Misuse | 25 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 167 | Blindness Unilateral | 4 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 168 | Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy | 23 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 169 | Drug Resistance | 7 | 1.6 | 1.6 | no signal |
| 170 | Meningioma | 4 | 1.6 | 1.6 | no signal |
| 171 | Aggression | 13 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 172 | Madarosis | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 173 | Psoriasis | 33 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 174 | Product Physical Issue | 5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 175 | Multiple Sclerosis | 12 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 176 | Injection Site Urticaria | 6 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 177 | Device Defective | 4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 178 | Incorrect Product Administration Duration | 5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 179 | Multiple Sclerosis Relapse | 17 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 180 | Product Dose Omission | 16 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 181 | Peritonitis | 5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 182 | Incorrect Dose Administered By Device | 6 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 183 | Injection Site Rash | 7 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 184 | Neurotoxicity | 4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 185 | Ankylosing Spondylitis | 3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 186 | Breast Cancer Female | 6 | 1.3 | 1.3 | no signal |
| 187 | Drug Effect Decreased | 10 | 1.1 | 1.1 | no signal |
| 188 | Multiple Fractures | 3 | 1.1 | 1.1 | no signal |
| 189 | Product Adhesion Issue | 6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | no signal |
| 190 | Premature Baby | 5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | no signal |
| 191 | Injection Site Pruritus | 11 | 1.0 | 1.0 | no signal |
| 192 | Injection Site Reaction | 11 | 1.0 | 1.0 | no signal |
| 193 | Intentional Self-injury | 3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | no signal |
| 194 | Injection Site Warmth | 3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | no signal |
| 195 | Product Preparation Error | 3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | no signal |
| 196 | Skin Burning Sensation | 10 | 0.8 | 0.8 | no signal |
| 197 | Injection Site Erythema | 17 | 0.8 | 0.8 | no signal |
| 198 | Injection Site Mass | 5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | no signal |
| 199 | Exposure Via Skin Contact | 3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | no signal |
| 200 | Injection Site Bruising | 10 | 0.8 | 0.8 | no signal |
| 201 | Device Issue | 11 | 0.8 | 0.8 | no signal |
| 202 | Injection Site Pain | 38 | 0.7 | 0.7 | no signal |
| 203 | Injection Site Swelling | 9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | no signal |
| 204 | Drug Dependence | 18 | 0.7 | 0.7 | no signal |
| 205 | Breast Cancer | 9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | no signal |
| 206 | Device Dislocation | 4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | no signal |
| 207 | Injection Site Haemorrhage | 7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | no signal |
| 208 | Device Breakage | 3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | no signal |
| 209 | Wrong Technique In Device Usage Process | 3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | no signal |
| 210 | Device Difficult To Use | 4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | no signal |
| 211 | Drug Dose Omission By Device | 4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | no signal |