Vortica 5mg Tablet

Vortica 5mg Tablet is a medicine prescribed to treat depression in adults. It belongs to a group of antidepressants known as serotonin modulator and stimulator (SMS). This medication helps to improve mood and energy levels, and reduce sadness and feelings of worthlessness in people with depression.

Vortica 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it should be taken regularly at the same time each day. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. Your treatment may be continued for at least 6 months after your symptoms resolve. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully while taking this medicine. It may take a few weeks before you start to feel better. Do not change the dose or stop taking the medicine, even if you feel well. Doing so may make your condition worse.

Some common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, nausea, and constipation. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen. Let your doctor know straight away if you develop any sudden worsening of mood or any thoughts about harming yourself or if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.

Before taking Vortica 5mg Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy (seizure disorder or fits), diabetes, liver or kidney disease, any heart problems, or are currently taking medicines for depression known as MAO inhibitors. These may affect your treatment. Please tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe.

• Depression

Depression
Vortica 5mg Tablet works by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in the brain. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, and helps you sleep better. It has fewer side effects than older antidepressants. It usually takes 4-6 weeks for this medicine to work so you need to keep taking it even if you feel it is not working. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel better unless your doctor advises you to.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Vdep

• Constipation
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vortica 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Vortica 5mg Tablet is a serotonin modulator and stimulator (SMS). It works by acting on multiple brain chemicals including serotonin, noradrenaline, dopamine, histamine, and acetylcholine which are thought to be involved in controlling mood and related mental processes.

• Vortica 5mg Tablet helps treat depression in adults.
• It can be taken with or without food. However, take with food and/or at night to reduce nausea, diarrhea, or gas.
• Take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in your body.
• It may take 8-12 weeks to see full effects. Keep taking it as prescribed. Your treatment may be continued for at least 6 months after the resolution of symptoms.
• Your doctor may alter your dose based on your response to the medicine. Do not stop taking the medicine, even if you feel well.
• Talk to your doctor if you experience sudden mood changes or unusual thoughts.

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Vortioxetine. Deerfield, IL: Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.; 2014. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: