Vilazodone

Information about Vilazodone

Vilazodone uses

Vilazodone is used in the treatment of depression.

How vilazodone works

Vilazodone works in depression by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is one of the chemical messengers in the brain that helps in regulating mood.

Common side effects of vilazodone

Nausea, Vomiting, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Dizziness, Diarrhea, Dryness in mouth, Abdominal pain, Flatulence, Headache, Sleepiness, Dyspepsia, Abnormal dreams, Restlessness, Fatigue, Sexual dysfunction, Weight gain

Available Medicine for Vilazodone

Vilano
₹205 to ₹345
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
2 variant(s)
Vilazine
₹199 to ₹288
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
2 variant(s)
Vilamid
₹171 to ₹312
Lupin Ltd
2 variant(s)
Vilodon
₹171 to ₹277
MSN Laboratories
2 variant(s)
Zovane
₹176 to ₹360
Micro Labs Ltd
2 variant(s)
Vilarest
₹149 to ₹230
Cipla Ltd
2 variant(s)
Neuvilaz
₹191 to ₹324
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
2 variant(s)
Vizatex
₹214 to ₹358
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
2 variant(s)
Vinsure
₹191 to ₹324
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
2 variant(s)
Vilaxel
₹195 to ₹325
Abbott
2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Vilazodone

Vilazodone should be taken with food.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Vilazodone can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine because it can make drowsiness worse.
Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.

Frequently asked questions for Vilazodone

Vilazodone

Q. Is Vilazodone a narcotic?

No, Vilazodone is not a narcotic

Q. Does Vilazodone help in anxiety?

Yes, Vilazodone helps in relieving anxiety symptoms in patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).