Vilalert 20mg Tablet

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Last updated on 12 Nov 2025 | 11:20 PM (IST)

Vilalert 20mg 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.

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General Information

Contains

Vilazodone (20mg)

Marketer

Ryon Pharma

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Vilalert 20mg 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.

Before taking Vilalert 20mg 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 of Vilalert Tablet

Depression

Benefits of Vilalert Tablet

Depression
Vilalert 20mg Tablet helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. Vilalert 20mg Tablet prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.

Side effects of Vilalert Tablet

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

Common side effects of Vilalert

Nausea
Vomiting
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Dizziness
Diarrhea

How to use Vilalert Tablet

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. Vilalert 20mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Vilalert Tablet works

Vilalert 20mg Tablet works in depression by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is one of the chemical messengers in the brain that helps in regulating mood.

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Quick tips

Vilalert 20mg Tablet should be taken with food.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Vilalert 20mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine because it can make drowsiness worse.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Vilalert 20mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Vilalert 20mg 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

Vilalert 20mg 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

Vilalert 20mg 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

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

Liver

CAUTION

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

Interaction with drugs

Taking Vilalert with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Selegiline (Oral Route)

Do not consume Vilazodone with Selegiline.

Life-threatening

Moclobemide (Oral Route)

Concomitant use may cause a fatal increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle rigidity, and loss of coordination.

Life-threatening

Tranylcypromine (Oral Route)

Concomitant use may cause a fatal increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle rigidity, and loss of coordination.

Severe

Ziprasidone (Oral Route)

Watch out for symptoms such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them. Your doctor may discontinue the medicines accordingly.

Moderate

Ticagrelor (Oral Route)

Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).

Frequently asked questions

Is Vilalert 20mg Tablet a narcotic?

No, Vilalert 20mg Tablet is not a narcotic

Does Vilalert 20mg Tablet help in anxiety?

Yes, Vilalert 20mg Tablet helps in relieving anxiety symptoms in patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Fact Box

Chemical Class

N- arylpiperazines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Serotonin partial agonist reuptake inhibitor (SPARI)

References

Stahl SM, editor. Vilazodone. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 727-31.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1475.
Vilazodone. St. Louis, Missouri: Forest Laboratories, Inc.; 2012 [revised Jul. 2014]. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Vilazodone. [Updated 2018 Dec 3]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Vilazodone hydrochloride. Bedminster, NJ: Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2024 [Accessed 10 Nov. 2025] (online). Available from:

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Name: Ryon Pharma
Address: Village Ajnoud Ludhiana - 141421, Punjab, India

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Vilalert Tablet

Benefits of Vilalert Tablet

Side effects of Vilalert Tablet

How to use Vilalert Tablet

How Vilalert Tablet works

All substitutes for Vilalert 20mg Tablet

Vilano 20 Tablet

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Valz 20 Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Selegiline (Oral Route)

Moclobemide (Oral Route)

Tranylcypromine (Oral Route)

Ziprasidone (Oral Route)

Ticagrelor (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Vilalert 20mg Tablet a narcotic?

Does Vilalert 20mg Tablet help in anxiety?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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