Generic name: vilazodone [ vil-AZ-oh-done ]
Brand names: Viibryd, Viibryd Starter
Dosage forms: oral kit (-); oral tablet (10 mg; 20 mg; 40 mg)
Drug class:Miscellaneous antidepressants
What is vilazodone?
Vilazodone is an antidepressant that is used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD).
Vilazodone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Some young people 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.
Vilazodone is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Do not stop using vilazodone without first asking your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
Do not use vilazodone 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 vilazodone, you must wait at least 14 days before you start taking an MAOI.
Tell your doctor if you also take stimulant medicine, opioid medicine, herbal products, or medicine for
