Trintellix

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jul 20, 2022

Pros & Cons


Trintellix Pros and Cons

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  • You only need to take one tablet of Trintellix by mouth once daily.
  • You can take Trintellix without regard to meals.
  • Trintellix works faster to provide relief from depressive symptoms compared to other antidepressants. 
  • This medication may work in people who have not benefitted from other antidepressants.
  • Trintellix is less likely to cause weight gain and sexual dysfunction compared to other antidepressants.

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  • It can take 2-4 weeks to get the full benefits of Trintellix treatment. 
  • Trintellix is not approved for use in children.
  • There are drug interactions between Trintellix and many other drugs.
  • There is no low-cost generic available for Trintellix.