Dextromethorphan and Vilazodone interaction

Dextromethorphan and Vilazodone: the Vilazodone prescribing label flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Vilazodone (VIIBRYD) label · effective 2023-10-01

Major

Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone.

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Major

If concomitant use of VIIBRYD with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms.

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Moderate

The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, meperidine, methadone, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St.

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Minor

Other Serotonergic Drugs Concomitant use of VIIBRYD with other serotonergic drugs (including other SSRIs, SNRIs, triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, opioids, lithium, buspirone, amphetamines, tryptophan, and St.

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