Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Vilazodone as follows Vilazodone intake can thin the blood and increase risk for bleeding in the skin and mucus membranes. This risk is further more in individuals concurrently taking blood thinners and anticoagulants, such as, aspirin, warfarin, Xarelto, and Eliquis. Some other antidepressants and antipsychotic medications also contribute to thinning of blood and episodes of bleeding. Administration of vilazodone along with these medications can also precipitate dangerous bleeding [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Vilazodone as follows Vilazodone carries significant risk for obstruction to the drainage of fluid (aqueous humor) inside the eye. This blockage of fluid in the eye can result in increase in the intraocular pressure, eye pain, headache, blurred vision with haloes around light, compromised vision, and glaucoma. So, vilazodone is contraindicated or cautiously administered in glaucoma patients. Individuals with history of glaucoma must discuss with their physician on [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Vilazodone as follows: Do not take vilazodone, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of vilazodone or any other medications belonging to the same group as vilazodone, such as, fluoxetine, citalopram, and sertraline. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of vilazodone. Vilazodone can interact with a number of other medications and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Vilazodone as follows:   Serotonin syndrome                                                                          Serotonin is one chemical in the brain, which in permissible amounts, is believed to reduce anxiety and promote happiness and well-being. Very excessive concentrations of serotonin in the brain can lead to serotonin syndrome. Individuals with serotonin syndrome can present with mania, excitement, hallucinations, agitation, insomnia, pounding heartbeat, very rapid heart rate, overactive reflexes, and diarrhea. Vilazodone use, especially along with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Vilazodone as follows: Musculoskeletal side-effects Vilazodone intake carries the risk of causing seizures, especially in individuals with history of seizures. Individuals can present with sudden episodes of loss of consciousness, intense convulsions with muscle contractions, bowel and bladder incontinence. Do not ignore seizure episodes and report them to your physician promptly for any appropriate measures to be considered. Vilazodone intake can also induce a life-threatening reaction called [...]