Posted by sk85 on May 23, 2014, at 15:25:33
In reply to Re: Brintellix seems to deliver what it promises » sk85, posted by phidippus on May 21, 2014, at 16:12:01
> end of the first week? it takes 4 to 6 weeks for any antidepressant to exert its full effects.
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> EricYes, could be a inital placebo but I was on sertraline just before, so the timecourse could be altered...but I can't really say whether 50 mg of sertraline = 10 mg vortioxetine...I do know that 50 mg of sert wasn't really cutting for me anyway. It was just smthing that kept me out of the worst with a cost of SEs.
Anyway, Brintellix's procognitive effects are quite noticeable, my thinking is really more clear and I feel more confident if e.g I'm faced with an intellectual conversation with someone (I work at a university). But I do have to admit that its effect on mood is somewhat waxing and waning now. But I am also dealing with some external stress issues which can and are having their effects on their own as days go by. At least I'm feeling that I have the strength to tackle my problems. But yes, its true AD role cannot probably be evaluated before 8 weeks.
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