Viloxazine

Generic name: viloxazine [ vye-LOX-a-zeen ]
Brand name: Qelbree
Dosage form: oral capsule, extended release (100 mg; 150 mg; 200 mg)
Drug class:Adrenergic uptake inhibitors for ADHD

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 25, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is viloxazine?

Viloxazine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children 6 to 17 years old.

Viloxazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking viloxazine. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.

Before taking this medicine

Some drugs should not be used with viloxazine. Your treatment plan may change if you also use:

• alosetron;

• duloxetine;

• ramelteon;

• tasimelteon;

• tizanidine; or

• theophylline.

Do not use viloxazine 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.

Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has ever had:

• depression;

• bipolar disorder (manic depression);

• psychosis; or

• suicidal thoughts or actions.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart problems;

• high blood pressure;

• liver disease; or

• severe kidney disease.

viloxazine may be harmful when taken during pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs.

If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of viloxazine on the baby and the mother.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.

Not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old.

How should I take viloxazine?

Follow all directions...