2 months on Trintellix (vortioxetine) - my experience so far
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- Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
- My experience with Trintellix (vortioxetine) at the two months mark for anxiety and depression.
Video: Daniel Rosehill (@DanielSRosehill).
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This drug lifted me out of a deep psychotic depression that was treatment resistant. I can read again, my house is clean, my life is becoming organized, and the delusions are gone.
It's been 24 years of trying 20+ meds, and this one made me cry in relief.
Did it help anxiety?
when you say you can read again, did it help you focus? or do you mean the negative self-talk seized?
which one trintellix?
I have resistant depression
Do you recommend it?
How do you feel now?
Whichever drug you have taken or you are taking or you will take in future I would tell you that you are brave, you are a fighter. A psychiatric drug or mental illness doesnot define you, you are much more than that. Even if nobody cares you matter, you have a worth. You will overcome brother, I will overcome brother. We are not weak, instead depression is. Walk through it. One step at a time. Slowly, .....All d best. God Bless. 🙏
Thank you kindly for your touching words. Much appreciated!
I can totally relate with you😊
When I started taking brintellix, thats when i realized that my mind could be peaceful. I took it with Clonazepam to help with anxiety.. I am off medications now, and I am doing just fine😊...
Great to hear you're managing okay without meds!
How long you consume brintellix?
Sem vitimismo, nem exageros ou coisa parecida, quero dizer que, desde criancinha, tenho acentuado tremor essencial e grave ansiedade patológica, enfermidades que foram ganhando novas formas, como uma bola de neve ao longo dos meus 46 anos de vida e de sofrimento. Há um tempo, ando sentindo forte angústia diária. Se não tomar o alprazolam, agora de 2 mg, a angústia evolui para o pânico ( dificuldade de engolir, sufocamento, sensação de morte iminente). Segue ainda o desânimo, a apatia, a falta de energia. Energia literalmente drenada, o que me leva ao isolamento total, à ausência de interesse pela vida, pelas atividades antes, de algum modo, possíveis. O déficit de atenção e o pensamento acelerada também pioraram de 2019 para cá. Agora estou aguardando, novamente esperançoso, o antidepressivo vortioxetina. Estou tomando esse fármaco há um mês, mas numa dosagem ainda não terapêutica, por conta de minha hipersensibilidade a antidepressivos, o que sempre me impediu de continuar os tratamentos. Agora dia 13/09/2023 (hoje), minha nova psiquiatra vai ouvir de mim que não sofri nenhum efeito colateral na dosagem de 5 mg. Certamente ela irá aumentar para dose terapêutica mínima de 10 mg; não sei. Como os antidepressivos demoram um tempinho pra começar a fazer efeito se fizer efeito, terei que continuar na fé e na paciência. Fiz aqui um panorama de meu histórico, da minha luta, da minha dor, da minha vontade insistente de começar a viver. Tenho 46 anos de idade, de tremor essencial e de ansiedade patológica. Graças a Deus e a uma neurologista, o TE e o TAG estão controlados com o propranolol e com a primidona que já tomo há quase seis meses (logo, não deve ser novo alarme falso. Digo isso porque, às vezes, há medicações que costumam me fazer bem no início, mas depois volta todo o pesadelo, todo esse quadro clínico insistente, antigo, iniciado no berço). Para quem até então viveu muito pouco - escreve muito, é prolixo; este sou eu. Mas ainda não desisti de um dia escrever uma história bonita, normal, comum, relativamente boa. Acrescento ainda que a exclusividade, o único foco na minha vida é finalmente conseguir ter saúde mental, a fim de ser um homem funcional, ter uma rotina, uma qualidade de vida que me possibilite projetos, sonhos, realizações e bem mais alegria que tristeza. Eis meu sonho, meu heroísmo: Deus, ainda quero existir. Piedade de mim, Deus, internautas, médicos. Eu quero, como o homem comum, existir
How long to feel something. I started 4 days ago, and I noticed I get very angry, just snapping at people, is not normal for me
Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m in the same situation here… about to leave escitalopram and start on vortioxetin. I haven’t had the courage to do so yet… would like to hear an update on you experiences with it
Ultimately .... it was good for keeping depression at bay but .... either neutral for my anxiety or even actually making it worse. It's been quite the journey since. Over to Lexapro, then Prozac and finally now starting fluvoxamine (Luvox).
Bro are u use escitalopram ????is it good??
@@zariwaseem2840 it is good for what it is for… It took a month or so for me to start feeling better, but libido is an issue and that’s why I’m planning on changing to votioxetine. Got the prescription already, just finishing my remaining esc left
@@depressionanxiety could you tell me how you got on with fluvoximine. Was it easy to start up. Am thinking about that one. Many thanks from Mary in Ireland.
awesome video mate lexapro killed my sex drive....like permanently. i had it years ago and it still hasnt improved. have you tried many snris? i was once on cymbalta but i had to stop because it made my pupils look like i was on xtc
Haven't tried any SNRIs yet no
... and really sorry to hear about the PSSD by the way :-(
they should fuckin ban lexapro, it killed my sex drive too.
I know my anxiety will go away as soon as I find the $200k that I lost to my narcissistic wife and her self centered spending! I just know most of my anxiety is financial.
That's what they do I've heard this story too many times. Never heard it the other way round
For psychiatrists is a "chemichal imbalance" 😂😂😂
Sounds like you need a good lawyer to protect your finances.
I've tried Sertraline, Venlafaxine, Escitalopram... nothing has completely worked. I hope I get given Vortioxtine
How are you now?
70mg Vyvanse
300 mg Wellbutrin
5mg trintellix
2mg abilify
That’s is my current meds. MDD and GAD with a learning disability as well. Former heroin addict for over a decade. Clean 3 years
Have been on lexapro, Prozac, gabapetin, and xanax in the past.
I wish meds were one and done but it’s been trial and error.
I’m hoping for mdma and psylocin for treatment resistant depression
That’s too much shit are you hells angry?
Oh wow ... that's quite the protocol. Wishing you success!
Update pls
What the hell.. why Abilify with dopamine increasing meds?
Thank you for this video. Very insightful.
You're most welcome.
I love Buspirone. I take 15 mgs 2x daily for what i believe i have being anxiety induced depression. I also take 10 mgs (at night) of Lexapro. But i am considering switching off Lexapro and instead taking Trintellix. I like Lexapro but i find sometimes my energy is depleted. I dont want to stop taking Buspirone. I only wish it had a longer half life. Thanks.
Yup ... I'm giving it one month to see if the anxiety effect can be improved or if not adding buspirone. The multiple times per day dosing / short half life is a definite disadvantage. But for "augmenting agents" for anxiety it seems like one of the better options (to me).
How did you find the Buspirone? I'm unlikely to get on benzos because I know they are bad long term. I have pretty much constant anxiety benief the surface in most situations
@@vacher45 Buspirone keeps me from not ruminating over things I used to try to perfect in my life. It helps me relax and not be so OCD over things and people. I need the higher dose, maybe even 30 mgs 2x daily sometimes, to avoid the extra stress. I am someone who has anxiety induced depression and also take 10 mgs of Lexapro, but the tiredness from Lex is just too much.
@@greg1483 Thanks for your reply.
I didn't get on with lexapro and felt more anxious on it. I shall speak to my doctor about buspar! I've been given setraline but not sure whether to take it. It seems Brintellex might be a better option
Hi I heard Buspar side effects are very minimal? Any insomnia issues with this medication? I have insomnia issues and want to start this medication
Thank you
God Bless
I'm still waiting for the magic to begin, to be honest. I was on 5mg for a month and have increased to 10mg a week ago. What I have noticed is that I am able to get out of bed as soon as a wake up, and I can get on with the day, but I still feel quite sad. Not as depressed but just flat...feel like crying a lot of the time. No anxiety but then anxiety wasn't the issue with me... it was MDD. No side effects at all. I just wonder if it is going to work. None of the SSRIs helped me and I had awful side effects.
It takes 8 weeks to start
Buspirone is a great ad on I actually started on Buspirone and have been on it longer than any other psych med since I have treatment resistant depression and anxiety. I am at the maximum dose of 60MG and have been on it for 4-5 years. Probably have been at 60 MG for about 2 years. No side effects. However my anxiety has been quite high the past two years and in certain situations so that is how I stumbled upon your video.
Are you only on busperione? Does it help depression/adhd/anxiety?
Have you noticed any of the cognitive benefits like better concentration, memory, focus, etc?
Hi Christi! No I haven't experienced any such benefits. I also have some issues with focus / ADHD but my treatment options are limited because my blood pressure is a little high. But if it gets down, I might need to take something like Strattera alongside this drug to achieve optimal focus. This is one marketing claim about Trintellix that I musty say I'm very dubious about (I believe the FDA pushed back on this being able to be used as a marketing claim, probably for good reason)
It’s a useless AD just a money grab medicine
@@jonharry6293 Whats a better choice than?
@@leonvanlith3128 Zoloft
@@DanielSRosehillYes. Its effect was amazing on me.
Thank you very much for sharing your insights into the medication.!
I feel like my depression has gotten worse. But it’s only been a little over 2 weeks. But the nausea and headaches aren’t fun. Anyone else experiencing this?
outrageous nausea and triggering of 'flight!' mode for full month..had to stop as the simplest things were daunting. Back on the Lexapro now ..seems the best of the lot !! God Bless.
same here-had to stop after a month and resume Lexapro .
I had nausea with prozac but not with brintellix. My side effect is anger, I am snapping at people
Buspirone could be a good adjunct . Mirtazepine and mianserine are common used as "boosters" . Good luck!
If it doesnt work well, you could ad 1mg brexpiprazole, or 1.5 mg Cariprazine
We need an update asap
Hi how long were you on it when you noticed it working
5 days to 1 week of taking the meds, my mind started clearing up.
@@hi-cblanco7913how many mg?
I switched from Lexapro to Tritellix about 3 weeks ago (for the same reason). I am on 15mg as of a few days ago. I have noticed my energy levels have plummeted, and I’m finding it hart to stay focused. Has anyone experienced that?
And thanks for the video!
How are you doing now?
@@Rinadeej same. I’m actually having a really bad weekend 😵💫
I had my dose adjusted to 20mg about a week ago. I do have a strong suspicion that this might be related to hyponatremia, low sodium levels, which can be a side effect of anti depressants. I don’t know, I hope it’s temporary??? In the meantime I am drinking energy drinks and eating more salt 😣🤞🏼
@@dark.and.planty I was supposed to start this medication a month ago but I’m scared… I’ve tried 7 meds and couldn’t get past side effects I have a health anxiety
Its different then lexapro?
@@dark.and.plantyare you fine now?
Did it end up helping with your anxiety
Same here.. Trying first time brintellix... Because all the other antidepressants cause serious problems in my sex life..
Can you tell me about your experience with Brentlex, which caused you erectile dysfunction?
A dziala wogole na zaborzenia lekowe w dawce 5 mg?
How do you feel now? What is the feeling like?
Anger and suicidal more than any other meds hbu?
@@patrickharris3669 what medication has worked for you? I have not tried trintellex yet
Im 2 weeks into it and feeling much better than i did on Lexapro.
Depression? Anxiety?
@@jrman413 depression here, I struggle with BiPolar and mild Autism, I've had SI most my life and on this medicine I don't jump to suicide so often.
i was on trintellix for 5 months and had to stop it cause of vomiting but it had cured most of my problems though
Hi there, I just want to ley you know you will get more subscribers if you make you background look nice. Mainly the wall. I have depression also so I understand. I want to try this medication too.
Thanks for the tip! I have since moved apartment so perhaps this is my opportunity to spruce things up!
Wow! Rude! I like his background, shows he is a real person not hiding his real life.
Is it okay to quit Trintellix cold turkey after just one month?
It is probably better to consult your doctor first , you might need to taper off it or change your medication. Thats what i had to do
Never quit a med cold turkey without checking with your doctor.
I’ve heard it’s Easier to quit than other antidepressants is 66 hours versus for example only 24 hours for Effexor
Have you noticed increased appetite or weight gain?
You will not gain weight but it’s completely useless for anxiety
For the weight gain stuff... I feel like (personally)... it may be a little bit weight positive. I've read stories of people gaining a lot on it. I'm exercising a lot at the moment and whereas I'd usually be expecting to see a slow but steady drop I'm just about holding even. I'm not convinced personally about of its claimed benefits over the traditional SSRIs.
My appetite increased a lot. I am hungry all time afrer i am taiking it.
Now i am at 15 mg
I lost weight while on meds. I lost 6 kgs in 2months...
i gained weight like crazy on this personally
Has anyone got abnormal dreams from vortioxetine
Hello I took it for 1 month and it gave me abnormal dreams and even violent nightmares. I am off of this med since 1 week and i start to feel better only after 1 week. at the moment you stop it the nightmares can even be worse in "my" case. I am bipolar and would not recommend it to bipolar. Namely though i am very sensitive to violence so maybe vortioxetine just make these subconcious aspect of our mind more vivid...
Very vivid, fun detailed dreams of doing activities like hiking and horseback riding with people I hung out with years ago. Nothing remotely related to nightmares thus far. I haven’t been on it long enough to be at the higher doses.
Hi....Did yuo get stomak pain and nousa like me ?
are still taking it today?
Did it help you with Insomnia ?
Side effects?
I’d also like to hear about side effects you have noticed. I’ve never in my life had adverse effects from mental health meds - and I think I have tried them all. I’m about a month into Trintellix. At 5 mg I had very, very mild nausea soon after taking the medication but it always want away after about 30 minutes. At 10mg I didn’t have any nausea but my body itches all over starting about 10 hours after taking it. No hives or rash. We reduced the dose for a few days but I start back at 10 mg tomorrow. As someone unaccustomed to side effects I curious to see what others have experienced. My dr advised giving this med another 4-5 days before switching to something else.
Thank you!
I think this stuff is messing up my life like every other thing that I’ve tried in life. The question is do I want to mess my life up exponentially like a punk rebel anti-conformist or more liner like a square conformist yes-man?
Man I can relate on the Lexapro. It was a game changer until it gave me delayed ejaculation then it took my orgasam then my erection and sex drive. It was progressive. Like you I've tried about every other antidepressant. I just started trin.
Can you make an update please?
Today is my first day with this new medicine.
How are you doing
@@pattita90 somewhat better
@@Humble12-s9f are you still on the meds?
I took 20mg a day. Didn't do a thing for me.
Thanks You
The main thing I noticed about Trintellix is that it has a big set of balls
Neurotoxic placebo
Yay pill doctor 😂😂
Does f all
I found it underwhelming!
Makes your eye’s blurry and glaucoma
Did that happen to you????
@@poonam6192 Yes
@@poonam6192yes and two friends of mine