How should I take Brintellix and for how long?

The recommended dose of Brintellix is 10 mg vortioxetine taken as a once daily dose in adults less than 65 years of age. The dose may be increased by your doctor to a maximum of 20 mg vortioxetine per day or lowered to a minimum of 5 mg vortioxetine per day depending on your response to treatment.

For people 65 years of age or older the starting dose is 5 mg vortioxetine taken once daily.

Take one tablet with a glass of water. The tablet can be taken with or without food.

Take Brintellix for as long as your doctor recommends. Continue to take Brintellix even if it takes some time before you feel any improvement in your condition.

Treatment should be continued for at least 6 months after you feel well again.

If you take more than the prescribed dose of Brintellix, contact your doctor or nearest hospital emergency department immediately.

If you forget to take Brintellix take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.