Viloxazine

Generic name: Viloxazine
Brand names: Qelbree
Dosage form: oral capsule, extended release (100 mg; 150 mg; 200 mg)
Drug class: Adrenergic uptake inhibitors for ADHD

Usage of Viloxazine

Viloxazine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children 6 to 17 years old.

Viloxazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Viloxazine side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of a manic episode:

racing thoughts;

increased energy, decreased need for sleep;

risk-taking behavior; or

being agitated or talkative.

Viloxazine can affect weight in children. Tell your doctor if your child loses weight or is not gaining weight at a normal rate.

Common side effects of viloxazine may include:

drowsiness;

feeling tired or irritable;

trouble sleeping; or

nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Viloxazine

Some drugs should not be used with viloxazine. Your treatment plan may change if you also use:

alosetron;

duloxetine;

ramelteon;

tasimelteon;

tizanidine; or

theophylline.

Do not use viloxazine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and others.

Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has ever had:

depression;

bipolar disorder (manic depression);

psychosis; or

suicidal thoughts or actions.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

heart problems;

high blood pressure;

liver disease; or

severe kidney disease.

viloxazine may be harmful when taken during pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs.

If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of viloxazine on the baby and the mother.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.

Not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old.

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How to use Viloxazine

Usual Pediatric Dose for Attention Deficit Disorder:

6 to 11 years: Initial dose: 100 mg orally once a day -May titrate in increments of 100 mg per week based on response and tolerability Maximum dose: 400 mg/day 12 to 17 years: Initial dose: 200 mg orally once a day-After 1 week, may titrate to 400 mg once a day based on response and tolerabilityMaximum dose: 400 mg/day Comments:-Assess heart rate and blood pressure prior to initiating treatment.-Screen patients for a personal or family history of suicide, bipolar disorder, and depression prior to initiating treatment. -Pharmacologic treatment for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may be needed for extended periods; periodically reevaluate and adjust dosage as needed. Use: For the treatment of ADHD in pediatric patients 6 years or older.

Warnings

Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking viloxazine. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.

What other drugs will affect Viloxazine

Other drugs may affect viloxazine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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