I have been taking veltam 40 for past 3 months because of anxiety .now my doctor shifted to viladon 20. My question is .will I drink occasionally.

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Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician33yrs exp

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You cannot drink while you are on vilodon tablet Vilodon 20 mg 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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Dr. Radhika RPsychiatrist19yrs exp

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It is best to avoid alcohol when taking vilazodone as apart from causing drowsiness, it must be noted that alcohol is a depressant by nature. This means alcohol negates the effects of the SSRI and would not help the process of treatment. For this reason doctors advise not to consume alcohol when taking SSRI. Think about why you would want to take alcohol occasionally. Is it for social reasons or because of habitual reasons, etc.

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