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What Are The Side Effects Of Brintellix?

brintellix..
.been approved by the fda in the united states?
how big was the clinical trial group (# in placebo group and # taking the drug?)
should doctor warn you of side effects when starting a new medication and (prescribing doc? pharmaist?)
is it TRUE that there are no side effects when coming off this medication?
how long is a drug studied by the fda before it is allowed to be put on the market?
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Hello thanks for choosing HCM for your health related queries

Brintellix is Vortioxetine and the drug is a newer antidepressant that has actions different than conventional SSRIs and SNRIs.

- Yes the drug has been approved by US-FDA for use in Major Depressive Disorder.

- It is studied in various trials and comparative studies comparing drug with SSRIs and with placebo. For more details consult your doctor or prescribing information of drug.

- Yes the drug has side effects like nausea, dizziness, vomiting, drowsiness, sexual dysfunction etc side effects. Over all at prescribing doses it is relatively safe to use.

- No this is not true that one will not have withdrawal symptoms. Sudden stoppage of drug after prolonged use may precipitate withdrawals symptoms.

- There are various trials like Phase 1,2,3 trials which are done before releasing a drug in market. For details consult your doctor or prescribing information.

Thanks, hope this helps you.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Brintellix?

Hello thanks for choosing HCM for your health related queries Brintellix is Vortioxetine and the drug is a newer antidepressant that has actions different than conventional SSRIs and SNRIs. - Yes the drug has been approved by US-FDA for use in Major Depressive Disorder. - It is studied in various trials and comparative studies comparing drug with SSRIs and with placebo. For more details consult your doctor or prescribing information of drug. - Yes the drug has side effects like nausea, dizziness, vomiting, drowsiness, sexual dysfunction etc side effects. Over all at prescribing doses it is relatively safe to use. - No this is not true that one will not have withdrawal symptoms. Sudden stoppage of drug after prolonged use may precipitate withdrawals symptoms. - There are various trials like Phase 1,2,3 trials which are done before releasing a drug in market. For details consult your doctor or prescribing information. Thanks, hope this helps you.