Vortica 10 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 10 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.
Earlier taking Vortica 10 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.
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
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Vortica 10 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vortica 10 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Vortica 10 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Vortica 10 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. You should exercise caution when driving or operating hazardous machinery especially on starting treatment with Vortioxetine or on changing the dose.
Kidney
CAUTION
Vortica 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vortica 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Vortica 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vortica 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. What class of drug is Vortica 10 Tablet?
Vortica 10 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as serotonin modulator and simulator (SMS). It is used to treat depression. This medicine helps 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.
Q. What are the side effects of Vortica 10 Tablet?
The most common side effects of Vortica 10 Tablet are nausea, vomiting and constipation. However, these usually resolve and are not bothersome, but if these side effects do not subside and worry you, you must consult your doctor as he/she may suggest ways to prevent or treat them.
Q. How long does it take for Vortica 10 Tablet to work?
Vortica 10 Tablet usually takes around 1-2 weeks to show improvement in the symptoms. Your sleep, appetite and energy levels are among the first physical symptoms to get better and hence signify that the medicine has started having its impact on you. However, remarkable benefits, such as those in your depression, may be seen after about 6-8 weeks of treatment.
Q. Will Vortica 10 Tablet cause weight gain?
Vortica 10 Tablet does not cause significant weight changes according to research reports. However, one study showed only 0.67 kgs of mean weight gain in some individuals who had been treated with Vortica 10 Tablet for a long term.
Q. What if I stop taking Vortica 10 Tablet?
You should never stop taking Vortica 10 Tablet without discussing it with your doctor. If you stop taking Vortica 10 Tablet abruptly, you may have withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, nightmares, headache, and/or paresthesias (prickling, tingling sensation on the skin). Continue taking Vortica 10 Tablet for the duration as prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit. If you are not able to tolerate a dose or if you have completed your course of treatment, your doctor will reduce your dose gradually before taking you off this medicine completely.
Q. Should Vortica 10 Tablet be taken in the morning or at night?
Vortica 10 Tablet can be taken once a day either in the morning or at night. However, it is usually recommended to take Vortica 10 Tablet once a day in the morning since it can make you feel restless or keep you awake if taken late at night. You can take it with or without food. You should prefer taking it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it.
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