Viibryd antidepressant prescription available online

About Viibryd

Viibryd is considered a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor , which functions by creating a better balance in neurotransmitters, primarily through the inhibition of serotonin reuptake in the brain. Like any of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, this medication can only be used for depression. It is ineffective against other psychiatric disorders, such as bipolar disorder, that may require stronger medication or a different treatment approach.

Some conditions that Viibryd is known to treat include major depressive disorder, but it may also be helpful for people with anxiety and milder depression. Viibryd is available only by prescription. It is available in a generic formulation as well as under different brand names, including vilazodone. 

Viibryd may be prescribed as a capsule. It’s always important to follow the specific instructions on your prescription, as they can vary based on the formulation and dosage that you are prescribed.

If you are prescribed Viibryd, be sure to complete the full course of these selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors unless your doctor specifically tells you to stop.

If you don’t complete your prescription, the antidepressant may not fully treat your major depressive disorder. If you suddenly stop using Viibryd, you may experience worsening depression and withdrawal symptoms. Viibryd is used in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) often alongside other mechanisms, such as therapy.

What to avoid while taking Viibryd medication

Viibryd has more than eight recognized drug interactions. Don’t change what you are taking without checking with your doctor or pharmacist. That includes other medications or supplements, as well as over-the-counter drugs.

Tell the prescribing healthcare provider if you use any of the following medications:

• Mephenytoin

• St. John's wort supplements

• Diuretic pills

• Blood thinners (Jantoven, Coumadin, Warfarin)

• Medicine for migraines (Imitrex, Treximet, Sumatriptan, Maxalt)

• Tramadol

You should also not use the medication with other drugs that are classified as antidepressant medications. If you use it with a blood thinner, you may experience unusual bleeding. You have an increased risk of serious adverse reactions if you combine this medication with other mental illness drugs that are used to treat anxiety and mood disorders.

It is important to tell your healthcare provider about a personal or family history of suicidal thoughts when taking Viibryd. Also, make sure your healthcare provider knows about any existing medical conditions you have. Narrow angle closure glaucoma, a history of seizures, existing sexual problems, kidney disease, and liver disease all plays a role in the prescription of Viibryd. Be careful about using Viibryd for the treatment of a mental illness called bipolar disorder. If you have bipolar disorder, you may need to use a different kind of mental illness medicine.

Your doctor can provide details about potential drug interactions.

If you have a history of drug addiction or currently drink alcohol, then make a note of this too. You can ask your doctor for medical advice about side effects and adverse reactions that may occur.

Drug interactions can occur with certain herbal and nutritional supplements too. Keep this in mind and talk to your doctor about these potential drug interactions.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if it is acceptable to consume alcohol while taking Viibryd.