switching antidepressant (vortioxetine to agomelatine) in adults
Last edited 03/2023 and last reviewed 03/2023
Vortioxetine to agomelatine
Cross-taper
- cross-tapering can usually be undertaken cautiously over 2 to 4 weeks, the speed is determined by individual tolerability
- is limited experience with this switch so extra caution is required
- although interactions are not expected, agomelatine is not expected to mitigate discontinuation reactions from stopping vortioxetine
Reference:
- NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service (February 2023). Vortioxetine to other antidepressants: switching in adults
summary advice - switching from vortioxetine to another antidepressant