Drug interactions
Fish oil triglycerides + Vilazodone
Severity: Minor
Fish oil triglycerides and Vilazodone: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Omega-3 fatty acids have mild antiplatelet effects, and vilazodone may also impair platelet function. Together they may slightly increase bleeding tendency.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fish oil triglycerides and Vilazodone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Additive mild antiplatelet effects.
What to do
Usually no action is needed; watch for bruising or bleeding, especially if other antithrombotics are used.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Fish oil triglycerides with Vilazodone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fish oil triglycerides and Vilazodone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Omega-3 fatty acids have mild antiplatelet effects, and vilazodone may also impair platelet function. Together they may slightly increase bleeding tendency.
How serious is the interaction between Fish oil triglycerides and Vilazodone?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Usually no action is needed; watch for bruising or bleeding, especially if other antithrombotics are used.
What other medicines interact with Vilazodone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Vilazodone with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Methylene blue, Phenelzine. The full list is on the Vilazodone page.
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