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What Causes Miserable Feeling Despite Being On Trintellix?
Question: ive been on a new med trintellix (brintellix) for almost 2 months now on diffrenr strengths. im on 15 mg right now have been for almost a week and i feel the worst i have felt in a long time. does this mean its not working ? or do i need to wait longer or up my dose? im afraid to go any higher as I dont want to feel worse. i have no side effects. my depression is worse than ever and my anxiety. i do have a very stressful situation going on but should that matter?
Brief Answer:
It means it is not working
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
Duration of two months is sufficient time to decide whether a particular antidepressant is working or not. Since 15 mg is considered effective dose, if it is not showing any results there is need to change medication.
Generally vortioxetine shows at least some response within two weeks and it can be decided at the end of 4-6 weeks whether it is working or not. In your case i think that duration is already completed and there and there is need to think for alternative options.
I understand that stressful situations may have contribution to both anxiety as well as depression but we need to think alternative options for their management.
I hope this answers your question.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards
It means it is not working
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
Duration of two months is sufficient time to decide whether a particular antidepressant is working or not. Since 15 mg is considered effective dose, if it is not showing any results there is need to change medication.
Generally vortioxetine shows at least some response within two weeks and it can be decided at the end of 4-6 weeks whether it is working or not. In your case i think that duration is already completed and there and there is need to think for alternative options.
I understand that stressful situations may have contribution to both anxiety as well as depression but we need to think alternative options for their management.
I hope this answers your question.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards
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