Vortioxetine 5–20 mg efficacy and safety were evaluated in MDD patients with high anxiety.
High levels of anxiety symptoms defined as HAM-A total score ≥20 at baseline.
Vortioxetine reduced depression severity in MDD patients with high anxiety.
Vortioxetine reduced anxiety severity in MDD patients with high anxiety.
Vortioxetine was not associated with anxiogenic effects in MDD patients with high anxiety.