Vilalert 40mg 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.

It is used in depression

Uses of Vilalert Tablet

Depression

Benefits of Vilalert Tablet

In Depression

Vilalert 40mg 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 40mg 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 40mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Vilalert 40mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vilalert 40mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vilalert 40mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Vilalert 40mg 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 40mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Vilalert 40mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Vilalert 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vilalert 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available for use of Vilalert 40mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

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Quick tips

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

Fact Box

Chemical Class

N-Arylpiperazines Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Serotonin partial agonist reuptake inhibitor (SPARI)

Patient concerns

DEPRESSION SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

Depression,anexity,body. Laziness Depression anxiety,f ear,body laziness

Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar

Ayurveda

Ok since how many months you are suffer from

Depression, anexity less sleep Chasing depression since last almost 9 years. But first depression episode was in 1998 immediately after recovering from maleria

Dr. Kirti Tandel

Psychiatry

Hello Mr. PATIENT is one of the most leading cause of morbidity worldwide. It is more prevalent than what it is thought to be. So I appreciate your fight against depression and may you stay healthy physically and mentally as well. Visit your psychiatrist regularly and have a good compliance with your medicines as well. Take care.

depression,tension,loneliness,fear

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Sunilkumar depression 8year old

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

FAQs

Is Vilalert 40mg Tablet a narcotic?

No, Vilalert 40mg Tablet is not a narcotic

Does Vilalert 40mg Tablet help in anxiety?

Yes, Vilalert 40mg Tablet helps in relieving anxiety symptoms in patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

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References

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Country of origin: India

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Vilalert 40mg Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of Vilalert Tablet

Benefits of Vilalert Tablet

In Depression

Side effects of Vilalert Tablet

Common side effects of Vilalert

How to use Vilalert Tablet

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Is Vilalert 40mg Tablet a narcotic?

Does Vilalert 40mg Tablet help in anxiety?

Top Psychiatrists

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Disclaimer:

References

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