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I have the issue of anxiety and depression. Recently my psychiatrist put me on brintellix- 10 (vortioxetine). Its been 16 days on it but I have felt only 10-20 percent improvement in my mood. So shall I continue it or not? How many days will be sufficient? I also take pexep -cr 50 mg.
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Dear lybrate-user it may take four to six weeks for some antidepressants to display complete effects. Please continue but also tell your prescribing doctor how you feel. He or she will optimize the dose for you.
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Please wait for atleast 4-6 weeks before any conclusion could be drawn, if no improvement by then dose increase is required. Thanks.
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That medicine is very new to market, expensive and not that effective in my experience. Better convey the same to your psychiatrist and seek alternatives, if not possible, get a second opinion. Good luck.
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