Talk to Psychiatry on Tapering Off Brinellix/ Trintellix

Asking for Self, Male, 29 years old, Lahore

AOA. I have been taking Brintellix 20mg for depression since 8-9 months. I fee stable now and have successfully taperd off it to 10mg since a month. Now I want to reduce it too 5mg but this dose is not available in PK, and film coated tablets cant be cut to half. Psychiatrists please suggest me a safe way to reduce it to 5mg, like can I take 10mg on alternate days or whatelse?

JazakAllah

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Dr. Mahrukh Ansar Khan - Psychiatrist

MBBS, FCPS (Psychiatry), ICAP-I | Sialkot

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yes, start taking it on alternate days. brintellax is comparatively easier to taper down, but do check for re-experiencing of your symptoms.

2 years ago

Dr. Arooj Fatima - Psychiatrist

MBBS, Consultant Psychiatrist MD, CPD (Child & Adolescent Mental Health), Certified Geriatric Psychiatrist (APPNA) | Lahore

677 Positive Reviews

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alternate day regime is acceptable, taper off over period of 2-3 months. tk consultation for psychoeducation about recognition of early signs of relapse

2 years ago

Dr. Nasir Iqbal - Psychiatrist

| MBBS | FCPS-2 | Peshawar

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w.salam.
Hope you will be doing well.
Yes you can cut off film coated tab to the half of any good pharma and reduction over 2 to 3 months is necessary to reduce relapse amd discontinuation symptoms.

2 years ago