Other antidepressants

Question 1

Vilazodone/Viibryd

Answer 1

Take with food

ADRs
GI- N/V, diarrhea
CNS- insomnia, dizziness

Question 2

Vortioxetine/Trintellix

Answer 2

Good for patients with sexual dysfunction
ADRs:
GI: N/V, constipation

Question 3

Mirtazapine/Remeron

Answer 3

Can cause flu-like symptoms- a sign of low WBC or granulocyte count
Can increase appetite
Take at bedtime- causes drowsiness
ADRs-
GI- dry mouth, constipation
Abnormal dreams
Urinary function changes
Hypotension

Question 4

Bupropion/wellbutrin

Answer 4

Take in AM
Do not crush
ADRs
GI- dry mouth, constipation, anorexia, nausea
Myalgia
Neuro- insomnia, dizziness, headache, agitation, anxiety, tremor, tinnitus
Abdominal pain
Sweating
Rash
Hypertension