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Viibryd (vilazodone hydrochloride) seems not to be the blockbuster drug forrest pharmaceutical had hoped for as their follow up to lexapro..any theories as to why

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Dr. Aron Tendler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Low-No Sexual : Viibryd (vilazodone hydrochloride) has low-no sexual side effects. In reality a company cannot really decide which drug it has control of.

Answered 2/1/2015

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No med is cure: Viibryd (vilazodone hydrochloride) is a unique med that fills a great void in our antidepressant quiver. There are many types of depression. Ssris treat more anxiety symptoms but tend to flatten affect and dull cognition. Viibryd (vilazodone hydrochloride) is activating and is great for people with add and anxiety or who get too flat on ssri. These are different types of depression. No med is best for all types of depression. Viibryd (vilazodone hydrochloride) might be best for people who have abandoned ssris for side effects.

Answered 5/8/2016

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