Vilaxel 20 Tablet

Last Updated: December 8th, 2025

Vilaxel 20 Tablet is a product of Abbott

Composition: Vilazodone (20mg)

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All Details About Vilaxel 20 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Vilaxel 20 Tablet

Description:

Vilaxel 20 Tablet is used in the treatment of depression. This medicine helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that relax the nerves and have a calming effect on the brain.

Vilaxel 20 Tablet should be taken with food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and diarrhea. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. Moreover, most of the side effects are immediate and often go away with time. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.

Earlier taking Vilaxel 20 Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, or liver problems or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Uses:

Depression

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vilaxel 20 Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Vilaxel

Nausea
Vomiting
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Dizziness
Diarrhea

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Vilaxel 20 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Vilaxel 20 Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vilaxel 20 Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Vilaxel 20 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Vilaxel 20 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Vilaxel 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available for use of Vilaxel 20 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

FAQs:

Is Vilaxel 20 Tablet a narcotic?

No, Vilaxel 20 Tablet is not a narcotic

Does Vilaxel 20 Tablet help in anxiety?

Affirmative, Vilaxel 20 Tablet helps in relieving anxiety symptoms in patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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