Is It Safe To Switch From Effexor To Brintellix?

Posted on Fri, 31 Jan 2014

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 Answered on

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : yes I have taken Effexor XR 300 mg for about 2 months, hate the drug, was prescribed Brintellix, can I switch without having to wean off the Effexor?

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Yes when prescribed by doctor Detailed Answer: Hi, I am sure your doctor had weighed the benefits and risks of newer drug Brintellix (Vortioxetine). This a very new atypical antidepressants. This should be much better than Venlafaxine (Effexor). You can switch the drugs without wait as the previous Effexor was taken only for 2 months. However I insist on following up with your doctor as it takes time to find and adjust the right dose of Brintellix. Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar