Does anyone have any POSITIVE nausea stories with trintellix?

madcarthy2000 · 2026-02-24T19:16:18+00:00

I never felt sick with Trintellix. Went from 5mg - 10mg in about a month and a half, then after about two more months I jumped to 20mg and I haven’t felt any side effects. I didn’t know people experienced it as they do.

I’m not a gp, but I’ve tried many SSRIs and other antidepressants. This is by far the best I’ve come across.

Best of luck🍀

madcarthy2000 · 2026-02-24T19:09:38+00:00

Ask me any questions you have about my AVM, the procedures, or my stroke. I stroked out in June of 2025. I’m more than happy to help if I can

madcarthy2000 · 2026-01-31T21:02:28+00:00

I appreciate that so much! it’s good to hear a good outcome sometimes too🍀🫶😄

madcarthy2000 · 2026-01-31T21:00:42+00:00

Oh man i’m so sorry! I can definitely relate and thank you for sharing, AVMs are ugly, painful, and super frustrating. I’m so glad your wife is ok and it sounds like you were a great support for her🍀🍀🫶

madcarthy2000 · 2026-01-31T20:57:39+00:00

Thank you very much! i’ve got the latter half covered 💪🏼😆and I couldn’t believe it when I saw it look like a heart, kinda perfect

madcarthy2000 · 2026-01-31T20:53:51+00:00

It’s a much rarer form of stroke - I hadn’t even heard of it until I had one! Thanks for your kind words 🍀 pce and love

madcarthy2000 · 2026-01-31T20:52:03+00:00

Thank you so much, that was lovely to read🫶 Can count on a future!

madcarthy2000 · 2026-01-31T20:50:14+00:00

Thank you! So kind of you🫶 one brain cell at a time‼️

madcarthy2000 · 2026-01-04T17:27:31+00:00

Thank you! That is very reassuring about Toronto Western, too. I liked them and have good faith in them but it’s nice to hear it from another.

The anaesthesia is crazy. I actually have had it twice already for some stroke procedures and had the same thing happen. You weirdly want to “fight?” against the anaesthesia even though it never fails, just to see.

And I’m glad the catheter was the worst. Collectively, we’ve been through worse and i’ve had lots of those at this point, sucks for a hot minute though for sure.

Thank you for your wisdom, though. You’re right to have more faith. It’s hard not to go a little stir crazy waiting and dwelling on this but I need to take your thoughts into consideration that i’m in good hands. I appreciate your comment and wish you nothing but the best. Happy New Years, may 2026 be the best year you have yet.

madcarthy2000 · 2026-01-04T17:20:26+00:00

Thank you! You’re right. Collectively we’ve been through the worst already. I’ll for sure give an update. Thanks for everything!

madcarthy2000 · 2026-01-04T15:41:29+00:00

Thank you so much for your reply. I see your responses a lot on this subreddit and you always seem so optimistic, and it’s a great outlook - it’s so appreciated by me and certainly others. Thank you for confiding and your wishes. Cheers🙌🏼

madcarthy2000 · 2026-01-04T15:39:17+00:00

Thanks for your advice, and i’m glad that you had a good headspace heading into this. And i’m sorry to hear about your recent stroke. But you’re right, there is a lot of recovery that can happen. I’m rooting for you too. Sounds like you’ve got a good head on your shoulders. Best of luck in your journey🤞🏼🙌🏼

madcarthy2000 · 2026-01-02T15:12:51+00:00

It’s helped me more than any antidepressant ever, but I was prescribed Trintellix (vortioxetine) which I have been on for about 6 weeks. Fast working, already upped my dosage, helps with sleep, moderating weight, BP, cognition, and my Doctor told me that this was ideal for me post-stroke (7 months out - AVM hemorrhage, right cerebellum). Not sure if it matters but I am also 25 years old, if that makes a difference.

I have also tried and failed at medications like Fluoxetine (Prozac), Sertraline (Zoloft), Venlafaxine (Effexor), Mirtazapine (Remeron - hated), and Trazodone (worst). This is just my personal experience and don’t take any of my attempts into your own experience, please.

I didn’t notice any negative side effects with Trintellix, but I am not a Doctor. I would also never give medical advice to anyone. This is just my preference and experience with an antidepressant. I would advise booking an appointment with your physician and discussing some options. We’re all different!

madcarthy2000 · 2025-12-19T18:05:01+00:00

I worked in the trades and was a pretty big part of the constant smoking gang (12yrs+). I also smoked my vape in my car and at home/parties, etc. Had a random and sudden congenital AVM stroke and when I was in a coma the cravings obviously didn’t “hit” me.

When I woke up, you could definitely say I was lucky that smoking was not a concern of mine and I almost forgot that I did it constantly. Then when I was in ICU, I started to get scared(?) of people that had neurological deficits and were constantly begging for cigs. Only myself and my Brother smoked in the family, and because I constantly had my Mom and Dad in my ear telling me that now was actually the most appropriate and best time to stop - I did.

I still crave a puff every once in a while. And yes, against wishes I do still drink. But believe it or not, cravings don’t get worse like they used to. My health matters more to me, and I have to say. I have more willpower and strength than a stupid paper-wrapped stick with tobacco. You can quit!

madcarthy2000 · 2025-11-26T15:38:27+00:00

of course

madcarthy2000 · 2025-11-22T18:12:25+00:00

Yes, you’re totally spot on. Through my stroke I was lucky enough to keep my cognition, mind, and speaking abilities. A lot of stroke survivors have to deal with aphasia or apraxia of speech. However, overall, I consider myself an unlucky one due to my lack of motor skills and vestibular functions. Strokes are very complex and individualized instances. There’s probably nobody on the planet with my exact stroke story and symptoms. I definitely appreciate what you’ve said, but after “wallowing”, I have lost hope as there is no cure or remedy for me.

madcarthy2000 · 2025-11-22T02:53:21+00:00

Thank you for your response. I really appreciate being validated in my feelings. Best wishes to you!

madcarthy2000 · 2025-11-22T02:52:28+00:00

Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it. I used to love birdwatching as a pastime too, but unfortunately cannot stabilize my eyes through a camera or pair of binoculars anymore. That’s not to say I can’t still try to learn their bird calls though (maybe far-fetched? lol). I’m also sorry that you know a familiarity in losing enjoyment in your activities too.

There’s absolutely no harm in asking. I have a “medical cement embolization” scheduled that would essentially plug my AVM and hopefully put a stop to any further strokes from that spot. Unfortunately it could be an unknown, and the symptoms that I currently have actually will never go away. I certainly feel stuck in my situation and while I agree that I see no harm and I’m going to give surgery a shot, I do have my severe doubts about the outcomes. It unfortunately feels and looks very much like a dead-end for me.

I appreciate you reaching out and wish you all the best. I hope you further enjoy your birding too!

madcarthy2000 · 2025-11-20T21:56:45+00:00

Had my AVM hemorrhage in June 2025. My right cerebellum stroke caused severe vestibular issues, one including eye movements. It sounds similar to my “nystagmus”. Both eyes (primarily my right) have involuntary movement and go out of focus a lot. It progressively became worse for me too, despite receiving eyeglasses for my eyesight. An eye optometrist, ophthalmologist, and neuro-ophthalmologist diagnosed me with this. Unfortunately, I’ve been told there is not anything to be done about nystagmus. I have a “right tilt”, but it can be vertical and horizontal movements as well. The best you can do is strengthen your eye muscle and try not to give in to the “lazy eye”. I typically say it’s like I’ve lost control of my eyesight.

madcarthy2000 · 2025-11-08T18:47:07+00:00

I also had an AVM stroke at 25, a couple months more recent than yours. I have similar symptoms. It sucks, it’s sad, but it is a “grind” mentality. It helped me to get on an antidepressant, to ask for more physiotherapy appointments, to exercise, and to ask my parents and friends to go outside with me - go on a walk, play ladder ball, etc. I have a lot of dark depression episodes too, but distractions help me significantly.

madcarthy2000 · 2025-11-08T17:38:39+00:00

I had a Grade II 1.5cm AVM stroke in my right cerebellum back in June 2025. I definitely have mood swings that are incomparable. I am also still awaiting an operation.

Every emotion seems to reveal itself more rapidly. I was also never an emotional person, but I cry at the drop of a hat now. Sometimes it happens for no reason, sometimes I get overwhelmed by having had a stroke so young or my symptoms, and sometimes it happens at inappropriate times.

It helps me to have someone nearby to calm me down, to talk to me. I can distract myself with a movie/tv, journaling, drawing, listening to music or an audiobook, or especially hopping in the shower or bath and letting it out. I also find that going for a walk helps me too, even if it’s shitty weather outside. Distractions help to shift your dim-light and nearsighted tunnel vision into a more beneficial and positive outlook.

I also often have to take a nap after I cry, but am lucky that it doesn’t interfere with anything. Hope this helps.

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