What is Viibryd Starter Pack: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Viibryd Starter Pack overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Viibryd, Viibryd Starter Pack

Generic Names:

  • Viibryd Starter Pack

Uses:

  • Treats depression.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antidepressant

Forms:

  • Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Viibryd Starter Pack used for?

What form(s) does Viibryd Starter Pack come in

  • Tablet

What are common Viibryd Starter Pack doses?

  • Box 30 Kit

Common Viibryd Starter Pack prescriptions

  • Viibryd Starter Pack
    30 kit box

How to take Viibryd Starter Pack

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

  • This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

  • Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

What to do if you miss a dose of Viibryd Starter Pack

Viibryd Starter Pack contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to vilazodone.

Viibryd Starter Pack warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, bleeding problems, glaucoma, or a history of seizures.

  • For some children, teenagers, and young adults, this medicine may increase mental or emotional problems. This may lead to thoughts of suicide and violence. Talk with your doctor right away if you have any thoughts or behavior changes that concern you. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of bipolar disorder or suicide attempts.

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:Serotonin syndrome (when used with certain other medicines)Increased risk of bleeding problemsLow sodium levels in the blood

  • This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

  • Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Viibryd Starter Pack interactions

  • Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days.

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:Serious drug reaction called serotonin syndrome (more likely when used with certain other medicines)Increased risk of bleeding problemsLow sodium levels in the blood

  • This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

  • Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

  • Some medicines can affect how vilazodone works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Buspirone, carbamazepine, clarithromycin, digoxin, erythromycin, fentanyl, itraconazole, ketoconazole, lithium, phenytoin, rifampin, St John's wort, tramadol, tryptophan supplements, or voriconazoleAmphetaminesAntiplatelet medicine (including clopidogrel, ticlopidine)Blood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Other medicine for depression (including amitriptyline, nortriptyline)Triptan medicine to treat migraine headaches

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Viibryd Starter Pack side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Agitation, irritability, sudden increase in energy, trouble sleeping

  • Thoughts of hurting yourself or others, worsening depression, unusual behavior

  • Confusion, weakness, muscle twitching

  • Vision changes, eye pain, seeing halos around lights

  • Anxiety, restlessness, fast heartbeat, fever, sweating, muscle spasms, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seeing or hearing things that are not there

  • Unusual bleeding or bruising

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Headache, dizziness

  • Mild diarrhea or nausea, stomach pain

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