Vilazodone oral tablet dosage: A detailed guide

This article describes vilazodone oral tablet’s dosages, strengths, and how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for vilazodone. If you want to know more about vilazodone oral tablet, talk with your doctor.

Vilazodone oral tablet is a generic version of the brand-name drug Viibryd.

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Form and strengths of vilazodone

Vilazodone oral tablet comes as follows:

• Form: oral tablet that you swallow
• Strengths: 10 milligrams (mg), 20 mg, 40 mg

Dosage of vilazodone

This article describes the recommended dosages for vilazodone oral tablet. The drugmaker provides these dosages.

If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of vilazodone oral tablet without your doctor’s recommendation.

Usual recommended dosages of vilazodone in adults

Usually, doctors start by prescribing a low dosage of vilazodone oral tablet. Then, they’ll adjust it over time until the right dosage is reached. Ultimately, your doctor will prescribe the smallest dosage of vilazodone oral tablet that gives the desired outcome.

Dosage for depression in adults

The following table shows the starting, maintenance, and maximum dosages of vilazodone oral tablet for adults. Strengths are in mg.

Dosage adjustments for vilazodone

Your doctor will prescribe the dosage of vilazodone oral tablet based on several factors. These include:

• the specific condition being treated and how severe it is
• your age
• other health conditions you have
• other medications you take

Missed dose of vilazodone

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist right away if you realize you forgot to take a dose of vilazodone oral tablet. They may advise you to take the missed dose. Or they may advise you to skip it and take your next dose as scheduled.

For tips on how to plan your doses of vilazodone oral tablet and avoid missing a dose, read this article. You could also try:

• downloading a reminder app on your phone
• setting an alarm
• putting a note where you’ll see it, such as on your calendar, bathroom mirror, or bedside table

Frequently asked questions

Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about vilazodone oral tablet and its dosage.

Can vilazodone be used for anxiety or OCD? If so, what is the dosage?

Maybe. But vilazodone isn’t approved to treat anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It’s approved to treat depression.

In some cases, doctors may prescribe vilazodone off-label for anxiety or OCD. With off-label use, doctors prescribe a drug for a purpose other than what it’s approved for.

If you have questions about treatment options for anxiety or OCD, talk with your doctor.

Is there a 60-mg daily dose of vilazodone?

No. The maximum recommended dosage of vilazodone is 40 mg once per day. Taking more than the recommended dose of vilazodone can increase your risk of side effects.

If you have questions about the right dosage of vilazodone for you, talk with your doctor.

Can vilazodone be taken long term?

Yes, doctors typically prescribe vilazodone oral tablet as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that it’s safe and effective for your condition, you’ll likely take it long term.

If you have questions about how long you should take vilazodone oral tablet, talk with your doctor.

How vilazodone is taken

You’ll swallow a vilazodone oral tablet once per day. It should be taken with food.

Your doctor may advise taking this medication around the same time each day. This helps keep a consistent amount of the drug in your body. And that can help the drug work more effectively.

If needed, you can crush, cut, or chew vilazodone tablets. If it’s hard for you to swallow tablets, view this article. It provides suggestions on how to swallow medications that come in pill form.

Also, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re having difficulty taking your medication. They can offer recommendations about taking it.

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Overdose of vilazodone

It’s important that you do not take more vilazodone oral tablet than your doctor prescribes. Doing so can lead to harmful effects.

Symptoms of vilazodone overdose

Symptoms of an overdose can include:

• serotonin syndrome
• lethargy
• restlessness
• hallucinations
• disorientation

What to do if you take too much vilazodone

If you think you’ve taken too much vilazodone, call your doctor or pharmacist right away. Or you could call 800-222-1222 to speak with someone at America’s Poison Centers. You can also use its online resource. If you have severe symptoms, call 911 or a local emergency number immediately. You can also go to the closest emergency room.

What to ask your doctor

This article describes the usual recommended dosages for vilazodone oral tablet. If your doctor prescribes this medication, they’ll determine the dosage that’s best for you.

Do not change your dosage of vilazodone oral tablet without your doctor’s recommendation. You should take vilazodone oral tablet exactly as your doctor prescribes it. Let your doctor know if you have concerns or questions about your treatment plan.

Here’s a list of questions you may want to ask your doctor:

• Will a higher dose of vilazodone increase my risk of side effects?
• How will I know whether I need a higher dose of vilazodone?
• Will my dosage of vilazodone change if I take other drugs with it?

Boxed warning for vilazodone

Vilazodone has a boxed warning for the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the FDA.

Taking vilazodone oral tablet can increase your risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. This risk is highest in children and young adults (ages 24 years and younger), during the first few months of treatment, or when dosage is increased.

Due to this risk, doctors typically will not prescribe vilazodone for children.

If you have thoughts of suicide during vilazodone treatment, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting 988. Or tell your doctor right away. You can also refer to this article for ways to seek support.

Disclaimer: Optum Perks has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.