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Vorsam 10 Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Vorsam 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.
Vorsam 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.
Before taking Vorsam 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.
Vorsam 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.
Before taking Vorsam 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.
Uses of Vorsam Tablet
Benefits of Vorsam Tablet
In Depression
Vorsam 10 Tablet works by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in the brain. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, and helps you sleep better. It has fewer side effects than older antidepressants. It usually takes 4-6 weeks for this medicine to work so you need to keep taking it even if you feel it is not working. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel better unless your doctor advises you to.
Side effects of Vorsam Tablet
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
Common side effects of Vorsam
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
How to use Vorsam Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vorsam 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Vorsam Tablet works
Vorsam 10 Tablet is a serotonin modulator and stimulator (SMS). It works 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Vorsam 10 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vorsam 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 Vorsam 10 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Vorsam 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.
You should exercise caution when driving or operating hazardous machinery especially on starting treatment with Vortioxetine or on changing the dose.
Kidney
CAUTION
Vorsam 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vorsam 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Vorsam 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vorsam 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Vorsam 10 Tablet helps treat depression in adults.
- It can be taken with or without food. However, take with food and/or at night to reduce nausea, diarrhea, or gas.
- Take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in your body.
- It may take 8-12 weeks to see full effects. Keep taking it as prescribed. Your treatment may be continued for at least 6 months after the resolution of symptoms.
- Your doctor may alter your dose based on your response to the medicine. Do not stop taking the medicine, even if you feel well.
- Talk to your doctor if you experience sudden mood changes or unusual thoughts.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Piperazine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Serotonin modulator and stimulator
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. What class of drug is Vorsam 10 Tablet?
Vorsam 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 Vorsam 10 Tablet?
The most common side effects of Vorsam 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 Vorsam 10 Tablet to work?
Vorsam 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 Vorsam 10 Tablet cause weight gain?
Vorsam 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 Vorsam 10 Tablet for a long term.
Q. What if I stop taking Vorsam 10 Tablet?
You should never stop taking Vorsam 10 Tablet without discussing it with your doctor. If you stop taking Vorsam 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 Vorsam 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 Vorsam 10 Tablet be taken in the morning or at night?
Vorsam 10 Tablet can be taken once a day either in the morning or at night. However, it is usually recommended to take Vorsam 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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Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Stahl SM, editor. Vortioxetine. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 733-37.
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