New Drug For Depression Approved By FDA

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Viibryd

Generic Name: vilazodone
Date of Approval: January 21, 2011
Company: Trovis Pharmaceuticals LLC

Treatment for: Major Depressive Disorder

Important information about Viibryd

Viibryd and other antidepressant medicines may cause serious side effects.

Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms, or call 911 if there is an emergency:

1. Suicidal thoughts or actions:
• Viibryd and other antidepressant medicines may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some children, teenagers, or young adults within the first few months of treatment or when the dose is changed.
• Depression or other serious mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts or actions.
• Watch for these changes and call your healthcare provider right away if you notice:
  • New or sudden changes in mood, behavior, actions, thoughts, or feelings, especially if severe.
• Pay particular attention to such changes when Viibryd is started or when the dose is changed.

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