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How Long Does Rexulti Take To Show Effect?
Question: I am on rexalti but have been on it for only 2weeks with no results how long does it take to work I'm getting frustrated thank you XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Four to six weeks
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Brexiprazole(rexalti) shows substantial improvement by the end of 4-6 weeks in majority of patients. However most patients report around 15-20% improvement within two weeks of treatment.
In case there is no improvement till date you can wait for another one week to decide discontinuation as it has been shown that if there is no improvement in initial three weeks, the possibility of response in future is very low.
I hope this answers you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
Four to six weeks
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Brexiprazole(rexalti) shows substantial improvement by the end of 4-6 weeks in majority of patients. However most patients report around 15-20% improvement within two weeks of treatment.
In case there is no improvement till date you can wait for another one week to decide discontinuation as it has been shown that if there is no improvement in initial three weeks, the possibility of response in future is very low.
I hope this answers you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
so it can take upi to 4 weeks? ok thank you
ok I will be starting 2mg in 3 days I was worked up from .5 to 1 and then 2 so I'm hoping it works I'm trying different meds to find the right one?
ok I will be starting 2mg in 3 days I was worked up from .5 to 1 and then 2 so I'm hoping it works I'm trying different meds to find the right one?
Brief Answer:
Ok
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up.
Yes it is right to continue it for four weeks.In addition I must clarify here that week criteria is applicable from start of effective dose and not from day one of starting treatment.
I hope this clarifies further.
Thanks and regards.
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up.
There is no harm to continue for four weeks provided there are no side effects.
I hope this answers you further.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
In future if you wish to ask any more questions , you can use the below mentioned link to contact me.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards
Ok
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up.
Yes it is right to continue it for four weeks.In addition I must clarify here that week criteria is applicable from start of effective dose and not from day one of starting treatment.
I hope this clarifies further.
Thanks and regards.
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up.
There is no harm to continue for four weeks provided there are no side effects.
I hope this answers you further.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
In future if you wish to ask any more questions , you can use the below mentioned link to contact me.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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