Warnings


What may interact with QELBREE?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-alosetron
-duloxetine
-MAOIs like isocarboxazid, phenelzine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, tranylcypromine
-ramelteon
-tasimelteon
-tizanidine
-theophylline or aminophylline
-thioridazine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-atomoxetine
-certain medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
-clozapine
-melatonin
-pirfenidone

What should I tell my health care provider before I take QELBREE?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-depression
-high blood pressure
-irregular heartbeat or other heart disease
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-mania or bipolar disorder
-other mental health disease
-suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt or a previous suicide attempt by a family member
-taken an MAOI such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, or tranylcypromine in the last 14 days
-an unusual or allergic reaction to viloxazine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using QELBREE?

Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. Tell your health care provider if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
If you or your family notice any changes in your behavior, such as new or worsening depression, thoughts of harming yourself, anxiety, other unusual or disturbing thoughts, or memory loss, call your health care provider right away.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, ride a bicycle, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you.
Decreased appetite is a common side effect when starting this medicine. Eating small, frequent meals or snacks can help. Talk to your health care provider if you continue to have poor eating habits. Weight changes of a child taking this medicine will be closely monitored.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medicine after the expiration date.
To get rid of medicines that are no longer needed or have expired:

-Take the medicine to a medicine take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medicine, check the label or package insert to see if the medicine should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your health care provider. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medicine out of the container. Mix the medicine with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.