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Vortioxetine 5 mg had zero visible improvement over 2 months,
What is the probability of 10 mg, or 20 mg working for my memory and cognition problems?
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Hi. Will need more details regarding the same to advise appropriately like the nature of symptoms, duration of treatment etc. consult online for a second opinion
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You should not worry, rather you can discuss in follow up visits with your treating doctor
One option is to optimise dose since 5 mg is minimum dose, effect can be seen at higher dose
Other option is to try other medications as no response has been reported yet
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Hello,
Vortioxetine 5 mg is generally considered a starting dose and often subtherapeutic for cognitive and memory symptoms. Many patients who show no benefit at 5 mg do experience improvement after increasing to 10 mg or 20 mg, especially in areas like attention, processing speed, and executive functioning. Clinical studies suggest cognitive benefits are dose-dependent, with 10-20 mg showing better outcomes than 5 mg. However, response varies individually and is not guaranteed.
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• Discuss gradual dose escalation to 10 mg (and later 20 mg if needed) with your psychiatrist
• Allow 4–6 weeks at each dose to assess cognitive benefit
• Ensure contributing factors like sleep, anxiety, depression, vitamin deficiencies, and stress are also addressed
• If cognition does not improve at adequate doses, alternative treatments or augmentation strategies can be considered
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Unlikely. If nil improvement, no need to increase.
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