Vilazodone Health Feed

He should take some psychotherapy sessions with medicines. Psychotherapy and counseling is more effective in anxiety and depression. Combination of medicine and psychotherapy is better then only medicine in anxiety and depression.

Hi,
Vilazodone (Active ingredient in Vilazine) is an antidepressant. There is usually no serious interaction with small amounts of alcohol. However, alcohol has direct effect on some Mental Illnesses (particularly anxiety disorders) and your treating Psychiatrist will be in a better position to answer if there is any potential for deterioration of the underlying illness for which Vilazodone has been prescribed.
It can decrease libido in few cases. However, Depression is more common culpr...more

It is best to avoid alcohol when taking vilazodone as apart from causing drowsiness, it must be noted that alcohol is a depressant by nature. This means alcohol negates the effects of the SSRI and would not help the process of treatment. For this reason doctors advise not to consume alcohol when taking SSRI.
Think about why you would want to take alcohol occasionally. Is it for social reasons or because of habitual reasons, etc.

Dear lybrate-user,
Most antidepressants work more or less at the same level. Mostly, you go by the side-effects - whether they are acceptable by you. Both Vilazodone and Bupropion have minimal sexual side effect. Fluoxetine has more erectile dysfunction.
Weight and sedation are also to be taken into account. If you can tolerate effective dose of TCA, you can try. Otherwise go for Venlafaxine. The only tip is - it is not the antidepressant. It is the duration (minimum 3-6 weeks) and dose ...more

Dear lybrate user. I can understand. Marijuana addiction comes under SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION. Deaddiction treatment is best suited for such addictions. Medically assisted drug detoxification or alcohol detoxification alone is ineffective as a treatment for addiction. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) recommends detoxification followed by both medication (where applicable) and behavioral therapy, followed by relapse prevention.

yes vilazodone may cause you sleepy it is ssri selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor improve your mood

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Firstly Get your blood checked for CBC Tsh Fbs ppbs lipid profile creatine and follow up with reports and Get your vital parameters of the body checked from a nearby doctor and follow up with findings.

Hello, Vilano 40 being a anti-depressant can cause insomnia, of course. I being a homoeopath can pass no comment on your medication.
It would be better & safe to consult your physician in this regards.
Tk, care.

Vilazine 40 mg Tablet 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. you cannot take drinks while on medication A few common side effects that you may experience once you start taking Vilazine 20Mg Tablet are problems with sleep, dizziness, nausea, mouth dryness and diarrhea.It has no effect on libido