Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking vilazodone as follows: Vilazodone intake carries the risk of lowering the blood pressure. Hypotension, secondary to vilazodone intake, can lead to episodes of confusion and dizziness. Avoid sudden changes in position, until you are used to the side-effects of vilazodone intake. Sudden change of positions can make the confusion and dizzy episodes even worse and precipitate accidents and falls. Report any episodes of increased dizziness, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking vilazodone as follows: Follow closely on the expiration date of the medication. If using a pillbox, check the expiration date on the medication container every time you fill the pillbox. If you are taking this medication for longer periods of time, set reminders on your phone, one 10 days ahead, the next a week ahead, and then every day, before you run out of the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Vilazodone as follows: Vilazodone use in expectant mothers could harm the unborn baby and result in birth defects. So, vilazodone should be cautiously used or avoided for an alternative drug during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy. Women in the child-bearing age group, taking vilazodone on a regular basis, must employ effective contraceptive measures in order to avoid getting pregnant. Vilazodone is extensively metabolized in the liver [...]

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 [...]