Generic Name
Vilazodone
Brand Name
Viibryd
Class
Antidepressants, SSRI/%HT-1A partial agonists
Proposed Mechanism(s) of Action
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and 5-HT1A receptor partial agonist.
Indication
Major depressive disorder
Off-Label Use
No common off-label use
Side Effects
Serious
Mania, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt.
Common
Diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, xerostomia, vomiting, insomnia.
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Gonzalez, E.A. (2018). Vilazodone. In: Kreutzer, J.S., DeLuca, J., Caplan, B. (eds) Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57111-9_9269
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