Qelbree can cause serious side effects, including:
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Increased blood pressure and heart rate. Your healthcare provider should check your child’s blood pressure and heart rate before starting and during treatment.
Manic episodes. Manic episodes may happen in people with bipolar disorder who take Qelbree. Symptoms may include:
greatly increased energy
racing thoughts
unusually grand ideas
talking more or faster than usual
severe trouble sleeping
reckless behavior
excessive happiness or irritability
Sleepiness and tiredness. See What should I avoid while taking Qelbree?
The most common side effects include:
sleepiness
tiredness
vomiting
irritability
decreased appetite
nausea
trouble sleeping
Effects on weight. Your healthcare provider should check your child’s weight before starting, and during treatment.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store Qelbree?
Store Qelbree capsules at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.
General Information about the safe and effective use of Qelbree.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not take this medicine for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give it to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information that is written for health professionals.
What are the ingredients in Qelbree?
Active ingredient: viloxazine
Inactive ingredients: ammonium hydroxide, black iron oxide, butyl alcohol, corn starch, ethylcellulose, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #28, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, FD&C Yellow #10, gelatin, hypromellose, isopropyl alcohol, lactose monohydrate, medium chain triglycerides, oleic acid, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac, strong ammonia solution, sucrose, talc, triacetin, titanium dioxide.
