Brintellix

Vortioxetine comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food once a day. Take vortioxetine at around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take vortioxetine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Your doctor may adjust your dose of vortioxetine depending on how well you respond to treatment and whether you experience side effects. Be sure to talk to your doctor about how you are feeling during your treatment with vortioxetine.

It may take 2 to 4 weeks or longer before you feel the full benefit of vortioxetine. Continue to take vortioxetine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking vortioxetine without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking vortioxetine, you may experience side effects including headache, muscle stiffness, mood swings, outbursts of anger, dizziness, or runny nose. Your doctor may decrease your dose gradually.

Vortioxetine is used for the treatment of a certain type of depression known as major depressive disorder (MDD).

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Brintellix is a prescription medication used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD).

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Serious side effects have been reported with Brintellix See the “Brintellix Precautions” section.

Common side effects of Brintellix include the following:

• Nausea
• Constipation 
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Sexual Dysfunction

This is not a complete list of Brintellix side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The dose your doctor recommends may be based on the following:

• other medical conditions you have
• other medications you are taking
• how you respond to this medication
• how well you can metabolize Brintellix

The recommended dose of Brintellix for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) is 20 mg/day.

• Store Brintellix at room temperature between 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C).
• Keep Brintellix and all medicines out of the reach of children.

Brintellix is a prescription medication used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD).

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Serious side effects have been reported with Brintellix. See the “Brintellix Precautions” section.

Common side effects of Brintellix include the following:

• Nausea
• Constipation 
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Sexual Dysfunction

This is not a complete list of Brintellix side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The dose your doctor recommends may be based on the following:

• other medical conditions you have
• other medications you are taking
• how you respond to this medication
• how well you can metabolize Brintellix

The recommended dose of Brintellix for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) is 20 mg/day.

Brintellix is not a controlled substance.

Usual Adult Dose for Depression:

Initial dose: 10 mg orally once a day
Maintenance dose: 20 mg orally once a day
Maximum dose: 20 mg orally once a day

Use: Treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD)

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.