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Has anyone else experienced RAPID weight gain on Viibryd?

My doctor started me on Viibryd about a month ago after I'd been on Lexapro for years and it had stopped working as well. I did the standard step-up dosage pattern with the starter pack... started at 10mg and was up to 40mg by the 3rd week. I should mention that I am anorexic and bulimic and... read more

Has anyone experienced weight gain on Viibryd?

Finished first week of 10 mg Viibryd. I have gained two pounds, and am needing to lose weight. Viibryd is not supposed to cause weight gain, and was wondering if anyone else has experienced this. So far, my depression is much better. Any comments are appreciated!

Viibryd - Nightmares/Night Terrors?

Have any of you that are doing well on Viibryd experienced any night terrors? My doctor switched me from Lexapro 20mg to Viibryd. Around my 4th week of taking starter pack, I missed a dose while on vacation (completely slipped my mind with all of the running around). That night I had horrible,... read more

Viibryd side effects?

I have been taking Viibryd for six month and I have experienced weight gaine despite Viibryd claims that it does not cause weight gain. I am currently being monitored monthly by my doctor. I go for monthly weight and blood pressure check ups. My doctor can verify that since starting Viibryd I have... read more

Anyone else having really scary nightmares with Viibryd?

It's only happened twice. I'm afraid to jinx this by saying anything, but I feel I have just walked into heaven when I got on Viibryd. To be on an anti-depressant AND get to keep my sex drive AND actually be able to achieve orgasm MORE frequently and easily than before? I hope nothing... read more

Viibryd - any advice from those who have tried it?

.I have just been prescribed Viibryd for anxiety. I have been on everything under the sun and my doctor is at the end of his rope with me. This is pretty much our last option. I would love some advice on this med as I am always Leary of side effects with new meds. Particularly weight gain, as I... read more

Viibryd- My experience a year on it and now coming off of it?

Hi everyone! Since I too came here looking for advice and wanted to hear an honest opinion of people taking Viibryd before I began taking the medication a year ago, I wanted to share my experience with others so they could gain some perspective from a non-doctor and normal gal going through many of... read more

Viibryd - does this cause weight gain?

Hello, I'm gaining weight on this medication and have not changed my diet at all, does anyone else have this problem? Thank You

Viibryd - What are brain zaps?

I'm just wondering the side effect called brain zaps what do I envision with that? I'm starting this medication tonight for the first time so I'm kind of wondering what I'm in for here. Thanks, Mieke

Viibryd - is it common to feel awful if you miss a dose?

Extremely vivid nightmares, crying, feelings of doom, headache, fogginess,memory loss, itching, etc. Feeling like dreams are real and can't wake up. What helps until the medication kicks in again?

Sleep and Viibryd?

I've only been on Viibryd for 4 days but have had 3 nights of very bad sleep. Not being able to sleep is a deal breaker for me. I have mild circumstantial depression and had sleep problems to begin with, but could sleep quite well with a Unisom every night. I see many, but not all folks have... read more

Does anyone get Restless Leg Syndrome from Viibryd?

... I usually take my Viibryd in the morning with plenty of food but lately I have had a messed upschedule and end up taking it closer to bed time still with food. The issue I am having is these restless leg and arm syndrome symptoms. I feel like I have to flail my limbs around to get any relief.... read more

Vilazodone - I am curious as to what time of day other users are taking their Viibryd dose?

I have been on Viibryd for 6 weeks and am on the 40 mg dose. Although I've had some unusal and sometimes unpleasant side effects, I have decided to stick with it. I started out taking it in the mornings and I didnt feel well and by evening was miserable. My pharmacist suggested taking it at... read more

Vivid dreams/nightmares and hallucinations on Viibryd?

Hi, I'm new here so I apologize if I do anything wrong. I'm a 22 year-old female who started Viibryd about a month ago for anxiety and depression after zoloft had shown no results. I take 40 mg of Viibryd every morning and it has helped my anxiety a lot and lightened my mood a little... read more

Viibryd - What are some of the sexual side effects anyone has experienced? And do they go away?

My boyfriend started on viibryd 2 weeks ago. On the 10mg he did not experience any side effects, but this week now on 20mg is having trouble climaxing. Has anyone experienced this, and if so will it go away maybe? It seems to be helping him, but he is afraid that will continue to be a problem. He... read more

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