Viibryd Side Effects

Generic name: vilazodone

Note: This document contains side effect information about vilazodone. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Viibryd.

Some side effects of Viibryd may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to vilazodone: oral kit, oral tablet

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking vilazodone (the active ingredient contained in Viibryd) skin rash or hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• seizures (convulsions);

• easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), blood in your urine or stools, purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin;

• agitation, hallucinations, fever, fast heart rate, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of coordination, fainting;

• very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, overactive reflexes, feeling like you might pass out;

• racing thoughts, unusual risk-taking behavior, decreased inhibitions, feelings of extreme happiness or sadness; or

• headache, slurred speech, severe weakness, muscle cramps, feeling unsteady, shallow breathing (breathing may stop).

Common side effects may include:

• diarrhea, mild nausea; or

• sleep problems (insomnia).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to vilazodone: oral kit, oral tablet

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included Increased appetite, diarrhea, nausea, dry mouth, flatulence, dyspepsia, vomiting, and gastroenteritis.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included dizziness, somnolence, paresthesia, tremor, restlessness, akathisia, and restless legs syndrome.

Psychiatric

Psychiatric side effects have included insomnia and abnormal dream.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included decreased libido, abnormal orgasm, delayed ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, and anorgasmia.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included arthralgia.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included palpitations.

General

General side effects have included fatigue and feeling jittery.

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