Generic name: vortioxetine [ VOR-tye-OX-e-teen ]
Brand names: Trintellix, Brintellix, Brintellix (vortioxetine)
Dosage form: oral tablet (10 mg; 20 mg; 5 mg)
Drug class:Miscellaneous antidepressants
What is vortioxetine?
Vortioxetine is an antidepressant that is used to treat major depressive disorder in adults.
Vortioxetine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking an antidepressant. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use vortioxetine if you are allergic to it.
Do not use vortioxetine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and others.
After you stop taking vortioxetine you must wait at least 21 days before you start taking an MAO inhibitor.
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