mommyof4i...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 gained 20 pounds. I am currently prepping for an upcoming surgery. I have cut many foods and drinks out of my diet. I currently drink only water and green tea. I excerise daily. There is no reason for this weight gain. Viibryd is the only medication that I am currently taking and as I mentioned, it can be proven that my weight has increased significantly since starting Viibryd. I am 40 years old and my weight had been stable prior to starting Viibryd. I have also been experiencing very vivid dreams and nightmares since starting Viibryd. As a result, I am constantly fatigued and feel unrested. And, unfortunately, I am one of the rare few who have experience sexual side effects on this drug. I am also noticing an increase in restless leg syndrome since starting Viibryd. On the positive side, Viibryd is working for me. My doctor prescribed Viibryd to treat my depression, anxiety, and anger. My doctor and I are continuing to monitor these side effects and I will definitely change medications if these side effects continue or worsten. Does anyone have any comments to share?
Viibryd side effects?
- Posted:
- 27 Jun 2012 by mommyof4inny
- Topics:
- depression, obesity, side effect, weight, blood disorders, doctor, viibryd, blood pressure
Responses (34)
balbanese27 Jun 2012
I see a lot of mention of weight gain as well as vivid dreams on the web with this drug. I would certainly keep the Doc informed as it is obvious based on my web inquiry that you are not the only one experiencing these sides. Hope this helps.
pledge
harleerose28 Jun 2012
I have taken vybrid right when it came out ! Did it help? Yes it did . But I also gained 25lbs & insomnia is one of its worst side effects that never went away also sex drive gone also couldn't achieve a orgasm! I'm now on a new search with no luck! I hope this helps this is from experience I was on it 7mths
kwatkins60
25 Mar 2013
Please, Stop taking this medicine. It has made me to the point that I was unable to walk. It hurt my feet and my legs hurt terrible. I have been off of it for 4 days and noticing some improvement! Everyone please stop taking it! It is poison for your muscles and tendons. I couldn't move my fingers or my wrists.
Maria valencia
17 days ago
Hi,
I have stop taking Viibryd a little over 2 months. My ankles, knees, elbows, wrist and fingers hurt so much , I'm having a hard time working. Pain is getting worse every day. I hope the FDA do something soon before more people get hurt. I was exercising 4 to 5 times a week, and worked 8 to 12 hour days, now I can hardly get to work.
28 Jun 2012
I too have gained weight. This is in spite of the constant diarrhea and being bloated. In addition, and to me the biggest problem, is the extreme pain in my joints and leg cramps. I went to the doctor 2 days ago and we discussed these side effects. The doctor agreed it could be the meds but also showed concern that it could be some kind of infection. He decided to cut the dosage down to 20mg (from 40mg) and added Welbutrin (I have never taken this before). I was going to take a wait and see approach before going to my internist but was very achy yesterday so I went ahead and made an appointment. Well this morning I woke up and feel so much better. Apparently it was the Viibryd. I agree with everyone that it worked great for the depression, but for me the trade-off is not worth it. I might also mention it seems the diahrrea is also gone. I think Viibryd needs more time on the market to accumulate some greater history regarding side effects.
29 Jun 2012
I have been on Viibryd for over 7 months now. I cannot speak on the weight gain part as though I have gained about 10 lbs since being on Viibryd I have only recently started exercising again and watching what I eat. I have lost 3 lbs so far after two weeks of this. As for the nightmares yes, I have definitely noticed this. Usually they are paralyzing dreams in which I cannot wake up and cannot call out. I'm not really sure if I'm awake while this is going on or it is a nightmare. It might be sleep paralysis. This morning I had a dream in which I was pretty much dead and woke up with derealization so bad that caused a panic attack and my inability to cope with anything including my two children for two hours. I also have the sexual side effects. I still want to have sex but my ability to orgasm since going on Viibryd is completely gone.
MOOSAN19
29 Mar 2013
Holy crow, I just had the scariest experience and it is just as lennongurl posted... I read her post to my husband and he said that is exactly how I described what happened to me... I was falling asleep and began having the electric shocks in my head, I've had these since I started taking Viibryd, but it did a good job on my symptoms so I continued taking it... but they are more like I'm being hit over the head... my head actually twitches or jerks... I know I was awake because I heard my husband coming upstairs. Suddenly I began seeing colors and my body became paralyzed and hot, especially my arms, and I was hoping that my husband would come in and find me but I heard him go into our sons room, so I tried to call to him, but couldn't speak, couldn't make even a sound... I thought for sure I was having a stroke and was dying...
Shelley1974
23 Apr 2013
I just got home from the emergency room from doing this exact same thing. I will immediately discontinue using viibryd. This is insane!
Shelly6886 Need useful info
31 Oct 2012
I have been on Viibryd for about two months and have just started having horrible night terrors, waking up screaming with some visual hallucinations at the moment that I awake. I cannot say that it is doing much for the depression, as the suicidal thoughts occassionaly creep back in. I am on 40 mg currently, and do not think these effects outweigh any questionable help it might be doing. I have also noticed the beginnings of restless leg syndrome. Help, anyone?
RonMan7 Aug 2012
I have lost 40 pounds, so weight gain Iis not a given. Studies show 3-5% gain weight, but 6-9% get anorexia. I don't have that as my weight loss has been purposeful and planned.
You ought look at other factors or you may be in the 3-5%. Vibryd works for me so I won't be changing any time soon. I have been on it for almost a year and I can say that it is saving my life. Of course, your results may vary.
Good luck
newgirl122 Sep 2012
I started Viibryd 4 weeks ago to boost the action of 450mg Wellbutrin and it seems to be working. I took 10mg the first 3 weeks and 20mg this past week (my doctor wants to max me out at 20mg since I am sensitive to medication, even at low doses) and am feeling much better psychologically -- went from feeling despondent with racing negative thoughts to reduced anxiety and a positive outlook on the 10mg. However, I am experiencing side effects since moving up to 20mg. In addition to sleep disturbance, I feel a little hyper now and there are definite sexual side effects (have gone from a previously strong sex drive to almost no desire and trouble reaching climax) plus weight gain. Although I'm a naturally slim person (5'7" and 119 lbs.), I have gained 5 lbs. in the past week since bumping up to 20mg. That is not a big deal right now, but I certainly don't want to continue to gain 5 lbs.
sawdustman
6 Jan 2013
You may want to check with your doc about the 450 mg Wellbutrin. I've been on 300 Mg (Bupoprion - generic for Wellbutrin) for years. My internist suggested I bump up to 450 mg. Then, my psychiatrist moved it back to 300 because the 450 dose increase you chances of seizures.
26 Sep 2012
I was given a starter pack by my doctor. I only took them for two weeks. I could not rest while on this. I would go right into nightmares. Also I have knee problems and they got to the point I could hardly get up from the toilet because they felt like boils were inside my knees and I also had terrible breakouts on my face. Now I have gone back to Paxil and I feel much better.
RonMan
26 Sep 2012
Clearly you have some of the more severe side effects, and going off Viibryd is the right thing for you. Sorry it did not work out for you.
I am glad that Paxil gets you where you need to be.
Good luck,
RonMan
rltrask211 Oct 2012
I haven't experienced weight gain while on Viibryd, in fact, because it works so well for my depression, I have actually been able to get back on my weight loss plan - I haven't lost a lot, but at least I am moving in the right direction. I have experienced vivid dreams though, and it is as if Lennongurl has been inside my head, because she described my dreams exactly - unable to wake up or call out. Usually I am being chased or attacked by someone and I try to call out but I can't, and then finally, I manage to and this wakes me up, and I find that I have actually called out in reality. Once I even kicked my husband because I was trying to kick in my dream. This is something I never did before going on Viibryd. However, I found this side effect drastically reduced once my psychiatrist cut my dose down from 40mg to 20mg.
lennongurl
1 Oct 2012
Yes, I known those dreams all too well! My doctor has cut me down to 30mg. I take 40mg one day then 20mg the next and repeat to keep me at 30mg. The horrible dreams are less now but I do get them from time-to-time and some real crazy ones but I've always had crazy dreams! I lost 10lbs since I started watching what I eat and exercising on Viibryd but I can't get down any further no matter how much I try. The weight thing really bothers me but the Viibryd seems to be working well (knock on wood) so I guess I am just going to have to deal with the weight. When I first was about to start the Viibryd I was so bad that I told my hubby I didn't care if I gained weight, as long as something made me feel better and Viibryd has. It's a sucky side effect and the sexual part sucks too but to feel good is somehow worth the trade off usually. I wish you further good luck with it rltrask21!
SantaCruzinGail
11 days ago
I am happy to read your comment that VIIBRYD is helping you dispite the side effects. I had almost decided not to begin taking it after reading so many bad side effects from it. If it helps, I will give it a try.
1 Oct 2012
this is a good anti depressant but i also agree that the dreams are horrible and i really can't deal with that i thought i was going crazy for a minute after analyzing the meds i was on... i've come to the conclusion that Viibryd is causing these terrrible dreams, this could really cause me to stop taking these meds, im really terrified of the dreams i have never experienced any side effects like this in my life, Really concerned.
SantaCruzinGail
11 days ago
Thank you for sharing. This helps me as a new user.
vibrydhater4 Oct 2012
This medication has been a nightmare for me. I was having hallucinations and sleep paralysis. My depression worsened and my anxiety was uncontrollable. I also experienced terrifying brain zaps. I was having suicidal thoughts and thank God I found a website describing the same symptoms from other people. I have since discontinued this a couple of days ago and have felt relief for the first time. My brain felt like it was in a fog. This stuff was like mental torture for me.
alleycat0...14 Oct 2012
I never considered some of the weird symptoms I have to be associated with Viibryd but after reading through the comments above, I have so many of these side effects and am now connecting the dots. I think they stem from Viibryd! Crazy lucid dreams, difficulty sleeping, worsening of joint pain, chest pains... all of the above (except the weight gain). I have Chronic Lyme Disease (or so I'm told... I don't know what to believe anymore) and am on a lot of medications for that (antibiotics, plaquenil, synthroid, a tons of supplements--probiotics, iron, vitamins, etc). I've definitely had brain fog, joint pain, extreme fatigue, etc., before taking the Viibryd (a lot of the symptoms that are associated with Chronic Lyme) but a few of them have definitely worsened over the past 5 weeks--which is how long I've been on Viibryd. I was prescribed it initially because of depression associated with having the Lyme.
14 Nov 2012
I have been taking Viibryd for a solid 5 weeks now. I have not noticed weight gain yet, but I also have PCOS, so I'm already overweight. The 1 side effect I have noticed has been that my sex drive is much lower. In my case, this is a great thing. My husband and I were not at the same level of drive, and now I think we're pretty much even. I was just wondering if this medication is what was making this happen. I have not noticed any other effects. I did have a very real dream last night, and I didn't think that was a side effect until I read some responces. It was a good dream. I got a hug from my neice who I haven't seen since July. It was the most real dream, as if she was actually hugging me.
The reason I am taking this medication is to take control of my anxiety. It hs helped for sure. I was having major anxiety over stupid little things, but now, I can function, and talk my way out of what would usually cause an attack.
SantaCruzinGail
11 days ago
Thank you for sharing what symptoms it helps. Influences my decision to try it.
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I hope you are doing well, it will become better.
I thought I was going crazy when I started having these shocks in my head I have been having vivid dreams for sometime now and I have been exercising as well and not loosing any weight.
I have also been having very rapid heart rate when climbing my basement stairs. I have been running for 10 weeks now and I carried stuff up my stairs last night and had to rest afterwards because my heart felt like it was going to beat right out of my chest, does anyone else have this?
I've been taking vybrid 40mg for 3 months now, the nightmares are completly insane,I have a reaqurring one ware I feel awake and can not move and I see the same dark figure who once it notices me looking at it it, it attacks, I generally wake up at this point kicking and screaming, I have also gained about ten pounds and get the brain zaps and have all but lost my sex drive. I'm not sure what to do, I had the same side effects from cymbalta as well, minus the dreams. On the plus side it has leveled out my mood, and significantly decreesed my anger level.