Vilamid 40 Tablet

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Last updated on 02 Mar 2026 | 12:39 PM (IST)

Vilamid 40 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 (40mg)

Marketer

Lupin Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Vilamid 40 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 Vilamid 40 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 Vilamid Tablet

Depression

Benefits of Vilamid Tablet

Depression
Vilamid 40 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. Vilamid 40 Tablet prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.

Side effects of Vilamid 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 Vilamid

Nausea
Vomiting
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Dizziness
Diarrhea

How to use Vilamid 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. Vilamid 40 Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Vilamid Tablet works

Vilamid 40 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

Vilamid 40 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 Vilamid 40 Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine because it can make drowsiness worse.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Vilamid 40 Tablet

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Vilamid 40 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

Information regarding the use of Vilamid 40 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Vilamid 40 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Vilamid 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Vilamid 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available for use of Vilamid 40 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Vilamid 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 Vilamid 40 Tablet a narcotic?

No, Vilamid 40 Tablet is not a narcotic

Does Vilamid 40 Tablet help in anxiety?

Yes, Vilamid 40 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:

User feedback

Patients taking Vilamid 40 Tablet

Once A Day

83%

Twice A Day

17%

What are you using Vilamid Tablet for?

Depression

80%

Others

20%

How much was the improvement?

Average

40%

Excellent

33%

Poor

27%

What were the side-effects while using Vilamid 40 Tablet?

No Side Effect

50%

Dizziness

50%

How do you take Vilamid Tablet?

With food

75%

With or without food

25%

Please rate Vilamid 40 Tablet on price

Average

58%

Not Expensive

25%

Expensive

17%

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Marketer details

Name: Lupin Ltd
Address: 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Vilamid Tablet

Benefits of Vilamid Tablet

Side effects of Vilamid Tablet

How to use Vilamid Tablet

How Vilamid Tablet works

All substitutes for Vilamid 40 Tablet

Vilano 40 Tablet

Valz 40 Tablet

Vilodon 40mg Tablet

Vizatex 40 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 Vilamid 40 Tablet a narcotic?

Does Vilamid 40 Tablet help in anxiety?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

User feedback

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