Brintellix (Trintellix) vs. Viibryd

Are Brintellix (Trintellix) and Viibryd the Same Thing?

Brintellix(vortioxetine) andViibryd(vilazodone hydrochloride) areantidepressantsused to treatmajordepressive disorder (MDD).

The brand name Brintellix was changed toTrintellixinJune 2016 because of confusion with the name of an antiplatelet drug calledBrilinta(ticagrelor).

可能的副作用是什么Brintellix(指标tellix)?

Commonside effectsof Brintellix (Trintellix) include:

What Are Possible Side Effects of Viibryd?

Common side effects of Viibryd include:

Contact yourdoctorif you have serious side effects of Viibryd including:

  • easy bruising,
  • unusual bleeding (nose,mouth,vagina, orrectum),
  • bloodin yoururineor stools,
  • purple or red pinpoint spots under yourskin,
  • agitation,
  • hallucinations,
  • fever,
  • loss of coordination,
  • fainting,
  • overactive reflexes,
  • very stiff (rigid) muscles,
  • sweating,
  • confusion,
  • fast or uneven heartbeats,
  • tremors,
  • lightheadedness,
  • racing thoughts,
  • risk-taking behavior,
  • decreased inhibitions,
  • feelings of extreme happiness or sadness,
  • extreme thirst withheadache,
  • weakness,
  • trouble concentrating,
  • memoryproblems,
  • confusion,
  • seizures (convulsions), or
  • shallowbreathing.

What Is Brintellix (Trintellix)?

Brintellix (vortioxetine) is anantidepressantused to treat major depressive disorder (MDD).

What Is Viibryd?

Viibryd is aprescriptionmedicine used to treat a certain type ofdepressioncalled Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). It is important to talk with your healthcare provider about the risks of treating depression and also the risk of not treating it. You should discuss all treatment choices with your healthcare provider. Talk to your healthcare provider if you do not think that yourconditionis getting better with Viibryd treatment.

It is not known if Viibryd is safe and effective in children.

What Drugs Interact With Brintellix (Trintellix)?

Brintellix may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), SSRIs, SNRIs, triptans, buspirone,tramadol,tryptophan,bupropion,fluoxetine,paroxetine, quinidine, rifampicin,carbamazepine, orphenytoin. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. Tell your doctor if you becomepregnantor intend to become pregnant duringtherapywith Brintellix.

What Drugs Interact With Viibryd?

Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take:

Your healthcare provider orpharmacistcan tell you if it is safe to take Viibryd with your other medicines. Do not start or stop any medicine while taking Viibryd without talking to your healthcare provider first.

How Should Brintellix (Trintellix) Be Taken?

The recommended starting dose of Brintellix is 10mgtaken orally once daily.

How Should Viibryd Be Taken?

Take Viibryd exactly as prescribed. Your healthcare provider may need to change the dose of Viibryd until it is the right dose for you.

Take Viibryd exactly as prescribed. Your healthcare provider may need to change the dose of Viibryd until it is the right dose for you.

  • Take Viibryd withfood. Viibryd may not work as well if you take it on an emptystomach.
  • 如果你错过了一剂维拉佐酮,错过了dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take two doses of Viibryd at the same time.
  • If you take too much Viibryd, call your healthcare provider orpoison control centerat 1-800-222-1222 right away, or get emergency treatment.
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Medical Editor:John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

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