Abstract

VILAZODONE INDUCED RASH

Ammu A.*, Babitha Annie Eapen, Chaithra S., S. Hemalatha, T. Sivakumar

ABSTRACT

Vilazodone is reported to cause wide range of adverse drug effects such as dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, abnormal dreams, decreased libido, arthralgia and palpitation. Despite these well-known side effects we report a 36 year old female patient presented with rash while she was on the treatment with oral vilazodone at 40mg once daily since 1 week. Based on the dermatological examination, her condition was diagnosed as vilazodone induced rash. The symptoms improved after the cessation of offending agent and an alternative antidepressant was prescribed.

Keywords: Rash, Major depressive disorder, Vilazodone.