Generic name:vilazodone [ vil-AZ-oh-done ]
Brand names: Viibryd, Viibryd Starter
Drug class:Miscellaneous antidepressants
What is Viibryd?
Viibryd is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Viibryd is used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD).
It is not known if Viibryd is safe and effective for use in children for the treatment of MDD.
Warnings
Do not use Viibryd if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and others, or if you have had a methylene blue injection. A dangerous drug interaction could occur.
Some young people (children and adults ages 24 and younger) have thoughts about suicide when first taking an antidepressant. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Viibryd is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Do not stop using Viibryd without first asking your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
Do not use Viibryd if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and others.
After you stop taking Viibryd, you must wait at least 14 days before you start taking an MAOI.
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