Talk with your doctor about the maximum dosage of Trintellix that’s right for you Long-term use If you’re taking certain other drugs with Trintellix, your doctor may recommend a dosage higher than this. (A drug’s maximum dosage is the highest dosage recommended by the drug’s manufacturer.) The maximum dosage of Trintellix for depression treatment is 20 mg per day.
If you have side effects, however, your doctor may decrease your dose to 5 mg once per day. If the 10 mg dose isn’t working to treat your MDD, your doctor may consider increasing your Trintellix dosage to 20 mg per day. The average starting dosage of Trintellix is 10 mg once per day. Your doctor will determine the best dosing schedule to fit your needs. However, be sure to take the dosage your doctor prescribes for you. The following information describes dosages that are commonly used or recommended.
Your doctor will ultimately prescribe the smallest dosage within the dosage range that provides the desired effect. Then they’ll adjust it over time to reach the amount that’s right for you. Typically, your doctor will start you on a low dosage. Trintellix tablets are available in three strengths: 5 milligrams (mg), 10 mg, and 20 mg. Trintellix comes as tablets that you swallow. Therapeutic means that the dosage has been proven effective for treating a condition. This section contains information about normal dosages of Trintellix, including therapeutic dosages for treating major depressive disorder (MDD).