) † Fluoxetine may still cause interactions 5 or 6 weeks after cessation (especially from higher doses) due to long half‑life of drug and stop fluoxetine (or taper if dose >40 mg/day), start above drug at low dose
Abruptly stopping
5 Use of TRINTELLIX in Known
Overdose How to take Ask your doctor Q&A What is Trintellix? If you have depression, your doctor may recommend that you take Trintellix
Applies to: paroxetine and Trintellix (vortioxetine) PARoxetine may increase the blood levels and effects of vortioxetine
5 things you should know before switching antidepressants
You may have nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea, or loss of appetite
5% every week for 4 stopping TRINTELLIX before starting an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders [see Contraindications (4)]
Applies to: Trintellix (vortioxetine) Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of vortioxetine such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating
A new medication, Trintellix, is usually used to treat depression but can also be used to treat anxiety disorders as well
Patients who stop their antidepressants are at risk for the antidepressant discontinuation syndrome, especially if they abruptly stop the drug, taper it too quickly, or switch to a new antidepressant with a different pharmacodynamic profile [ 1-5 ]
Tell your doctor if you also take stimulant medicine, opioid medicine, herbal products , or medicine for depression , mental illness, Parkinson's disease , migraine headaches, serious infections, or prevention of nausea and vomiting
Use relaxation strategies: Consider using relaxation techniques to manage feelings of stress, including meditation, mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation, and yoga
Conversely, at least 21 days must elapse after stopping TRINTELLIX before starting an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders Antidepressants, such as TRINTELLIX, increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric patients [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5
Suddenly stopping treatment or changing the dose may cause unpleasant side effects
Symptoms are typically mild and will start within 2 to 4 days after you go off your medication
Sip ginger tea or slightly flattened ginger ale
days must elapse after stopping TRINTELLIX before starting an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders [see Contraindications (4)]
5 weeks
Trintellix (vortioxetine) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat major depressive disorder (depression) in adults