Brintellix (Trintellix) vs. Pristiq

Brintellix (Trintellix) (vortioxetine) and Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) are antidepressants used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD).

Brintellix (Trintellix) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and Pristiq is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

Common side effects of Brintellix (Trintellix) include:

• nausea
• diarrhea
• dry mouth
• constipation
• vomiting
• gas
• dizziness
• abnormal dreams
• itching, and
• decreased sexual desire

Antidepressants such as Brintellix (Trintellix) increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies. Tell your doctor if you experience any thoughts of suicide while taking Brintellix (Trintellix).

Common side effects of Pristiq include:

• increased or excessive sweating,
• dizziness,
• drowsiness,
• dry mouth,
• constipation,
• sleep problems (insomnia),
• loss of appetite,
• tightness in your jaw,
• nausea,
• weight loss,
• blurred vision,
• nervousness,
• decreased sex drive,
• impotence, or
• difficulty having an orgasm.

Brintellix (Trintellix) (vortioxetine) tablets are an antidepressant indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).

Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) is type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used to treat major depressive disorder.

Brintellix (Trintellix) may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), triptans, buspirone, tramadol, tryptophan products, NSAIDs, aspirin, warfarin, bupropion, fluoxetine, paroxetine, quinidine, rifampicin, carbamazepine, and phenytoin. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

Pristiq may interact with cold or allergy medicines, sedatives, narcotics, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, medicines for seizures or anxiety, other antidepressants, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), blood thinners, St. John's wort, tramadol, L-tryptophan, heart medications, or medicines to treat migraines.

Pristiq may also interact with diuretics (water pills), linezolid, lithium, metoclopramide, midazolam, antibiotics, antifungals, blood pressure medications, or HIV/AIDS medicines.

The recommended starting dose of Brintellix (Trintellix) is 10 mg administered orally once daily without regard to meals. Dosage should then be increased to 20 mg/day, as tolerated.

The recommended dose for Pristiq is 50 mg once daily, with or without food.