Viibryd
(vilazodone)
Treats depression.
Our bottom line
Viibryd (vilazodone) is a good option to treat depression, but you can cause stomach irritation including diarrhea.
- Drug class: Mental health
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Upsides
- Viibryd (vilazodone) improves depressive symptoms in people with major depressive disorder.
- The dose of Viibryd (vilazodone) doesn't need to be changed if you have kidney disease.
- Compared to other antidepressants, it has a lower risk of weight gain and less sexual side effects.
What to expect from Viibryd, on one page
Downsides
- It may take several weeks before you feel the full effects of Viibryd (vilazodone).
- Cannot take Viibryd (vilazodone) if you have severe liver problems.
- Cannot take Viibryd (vilazodone) with other medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
- Need to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Viibryd (vilazodone).
What to expect from Viibryd, on one page
Viibryd (vilazodone) is an antidepressant that treats depression by adjusting the levels of serotonin in your brain which helps stabilize your mood.
- Drug class: Mental health
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Used for
Dosage forms
- Pill
Prices and coupons
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What to expect when you take Viibryd (vilazodone) for Depression
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- Effectiveness
- Starts to kick inFull effects
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- Possible side effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of sleep
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
It can take time for a drug to start working, or for some side effects to go away.
Source: FDA product label and Iodine pharmacistsSide effect rates for Viibryd (vilazodone)
- Diarrhea28%28%10%10%
- Nausea24%24%7%7%
- Headache14%14%14%14%
- Dizziness8%8%5%5%
- Dry mouth7%7%5%5%
- Loss of sleep6%6%2%2%
- Vomiting5%5%2%2%
- Sleepiness5%5%2%2%
- Abdominal pain4%4%3%3%
- Low sex drive (males)4%4%
- Upset stomach3%3%2%2%
- Gas3%3%1%1%
- Abnormal dreams3%3%2%2%
- Restlessness3%3%1%1%
- Fatigue3%3%3%3%
- Increased appetite3%3%1%1%
- Erectile dysfunction (males)3%3%1%1%
- Stomach infection2%2%1%1%
- Tingling and numbness2%2%1%1%
- Palpitations2%2%
- Increased weight2%2%1%1%
- Abnormal orgasm (males)2%2%
- Ejaculation disorder (males)2%2%
- Low sex drive (females)2%2%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of Viibryd.
People taking Viibryd felt side effect more
People taking Viibryd felt side effect less
Risks and Warnings for Viibryd (vilazodone)
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- › Age 24 years or younger
Viibryd (vilazodone) may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior. Watch for worsening depression or any unusual changes in mood or behavior, especially during the first few months of treatment or when the dose changes. Report anything concerning to a doctor immediately. Viibryd (vilazodone) is not approved in children under 18.
This is a black box warning. The FDA requires this warning when there is a significant risk of serious or life-threatening effects that anyone taking the drug should consider.
Common concerns from people taking Viibryd (vilazodone)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- Not worth itBig hassleReviewed Viibrydon 12/3/2020Very expensive ($250 with insurance AND a discount card), MUST take with food or else felt VERY sick, and seemingly caused long periods of constant anger or even fits of RAGE followed by crushing sadness23WomanA month or soDepression
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed Viibrydon 3/5/2018Please find a way to lower the cost! Viibryd, has saved my life in many ways, but it is ridiculous what I have to do just to be approved by insurance to get my prescription filled.51WomanTwo years or moreWould rather not say
- Worth itSome hassleReviewed Viibrydon 2/13/2018It works!! however the Cost is so high you must try to get samples from the Dr.Why give me somthing I can not afford to buy???61WomanA few monthsWould rather not say
- Need to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Viibryd (vilazodone).
- Not sureReviewed Viibrydon 7/31/2017I feel quite frustrated! I have menopause; depression; anxiety; PTSD. I am a recovering alcoholic, drug addict. Can't seem to find the right drug. I don't know if it is menopause, depression, the combination. I feel tired often. I have lost body strength. I cannot maintain stability. I sometimes feel I would be better off dead...or worse start drinking and drugging again to numb out.53WomanA month or soMajor depressive disorder
- Take Viibryd (vilazodone) with food at the same time every day.
- Not sureLow hassleReviewed Viibrydon 12/14/2020Take with food and at the same time each day if possible54ManA month or soDepression
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed Viibrydon 2/11/2020Eat food when taking this medication31WomanA year or soDepression
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed Viibrydon 11/25/2019Take with food to avoid nausea42WomanA couple weeksDepression
- The dose of Viibryd (vilazodone) doesn't need to be changed if you have kidney disease.
- Not sureSome hassleReviewed Viibrydon 11/1/2019Seems to work. Decreased pain was a bonus. Crazy dreams. Would continue to take but too expensive without insurance.51WomanA year or soDepression
- Not sureBig hassleReviewed vilazodoneon 9/9/2019I have never experienced sleep issues before until I took Viibryd. I have no diagnosis of bipolar. When I want a goodnights sleep I have found myself opting to skip a few days of my medications.wirks great for depressive thinking but the sleep loss is something I am not dealing well with.44WomanA few monthsDepression
- Not worth itBig hassleReviewed Viibrydon 4/12/2019Couldnt sleep . Woke up fearful with bad thoughts everyday. Terrible medicine65ManA few monthsDepression
- Worth itSome hassleReviewed Viibrydon 10/5/2016All medicine has side effects. Have to weigh the inconvenience of side effects over the inconvenience of being depressed37WomanMajor depressive disorder