Why is this medication prescribed? Vilazodone is used to treat depression.Vilazodone is in a cla*s of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and is also a 5HT1A receptor partial agonist.It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.
How should this medication be used?
Vilazodone comes as a tablet to take by mouth.It is usually taken with food once a day.Take vilazodone at around the same time every day.Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.Take vilazodone exactly as directed.Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of vilazodone and gradually increase your dose, not more than once every 7 days.
Vilazodone controls depression but does not cure it.It may take several weeks before you feel the full benefit of vilazodone.Continue to take vilazodone even if you feel well.Do not stop taking vilazodone without talking to your doctor.Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.If you suddenly stop taking vilazodone, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as dizziness; nausea; headache; confusion; irritability; agitation; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; anxiety; extreme tiredness; seizures; pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet; or sweating.Tell your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms while you are decreasing your dose of vilazodone or soon after you stop taking vilazodone.
Are there other uses for this medicine?
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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