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INFORMATION. UNDERSTANDING. SUPPORT.

You deserve
to feel heard.

Living with depression can bring questions.
You don't have to find every answer on your own.

Get to know Sehippy, explore information about depression, and make space for a conversation with your healthcare provider.

✳YOUR QUESTIONS MATTER.
YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS.
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A conversation.
A place to begin.
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WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO START?
MEET SEHIPPY

A familiar question.
A different tablet format.

What is an orally disintegrating tablet?

Sehippy is a vortioxetine orally disintegrating tablet, also called an ODT. An ODT is designed to break apart in the mouth.

If swallowing tablets is difficult or your medicine routine feels challenging, tell your healthcare provider. The right treatment plan should take your needs into account.

Before making a treatment decision

Review the final U.S. prescribing information and Medication Guide with your healthcare provider. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for the current product information.

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UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION

It can affect more
than how you feel.

Depression can affect mood, thinking, sleep, and everyday activities. Experiences vary from person to person.

Explore depression information from NIMH ↗

How you feel

Ongoing sadness, irritability, or a loss of interest in things you used to enjoy.

How you think

Trouble concentrating, remembering things, or making decisions.

How your day goes

Changes in sleep, appetite, or energy that make everyday activities harder.

These examples are not a diagnosis. A healthcare provider can help you understand what you're experiencing.

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FOR PATIENTS. FOR THE PEOPLE BESIDE THEM.

Support starts
with listening.

You don't need to have the perfect words
to start a meaningful conversation.

Bring your experience into the conversation.

  1. 01

    Start with what's different.

    Write down when changes began and how they affect your day.

  2. 02

    Say what feels difficult.

    Include questions about your medicines, side effects, or swallowing tablets.

  3. 03

    Bring someone you trust.

    If you'd like, a friend or family member can help you take notes at your visit.

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YOUR DOCTOR DISCUSSION GUIDE

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A place to begin.

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KEEP LEARNING

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Helpful next steps.

Independent resources for you and your family.

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LET'S TALK ABOUT IT

Your questions
are welcome.

Start here, then bring your questions
to your healthcare provider.

What is Sehippy?+

Sehippy is a vortioxetine orally disintegrating tablet (ODT). Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for the current U.S. prescribing information and Medication Guide.

What does ODT mean?+

ODT stands for orally disintegrating tablet, a tablet format designed to break apart in the mouth. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist about the administration instructions for your prescribed medicine.

Does an ODT work faster or have fewer side effects?+

A tablet breaking apart in the mouth does not, by itself, mean it treats depression faster or causes fewer side effects. Ask your healthcare provider about the evidence and risks for a specific medicine.

Can I switch from another antidepressant?+

Talk to your prescriber before changing treatment. Do not stop, switch, or change the dose of an antidepressant on your own.

Can I mix Sehippy with food or drinks?+

For product-specific administration instructions, speak with your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Follow the final U.S. labeling and your pharmacist's directions. Do not alter or mix a medicine without checking first.

Where can I find prescribing information and access details?+

Contact Seasons Biotechnology for product information and availability questions. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for the current U.S. prescribing information and Medication Guide. This website does not provide prescriptions or sell medication.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Make safety part of the conversation.

General antidepressant safety

Antidepressants can have side effects. Some children, teenagers, and young adults under 25 may experience increased suicidal thoughts or behavior, especially early in treatment or after a dose change. People of all ages taking antidepressants should be monitored closely.

Tell your healthcare provider about new or worsening symptoms and all medicines and supplements you take. Talk with your prescriber before starting or stopping medication. If there is immediate danger, seek emergency help.

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About this information

This website does not include complete prescribing information. For product-specific indications, dosing, contraindications, warnings, adverse reactions, and patient instructions, refer to the current U.S. prescribing information and Medication Guide with your healthcare provider.

General educational content is not a substitute for medical advice. Your healthcare provider can help you understand treatment choices and risks.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

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