Viibryd - any advice from those who have tried it?

Take it the morning. I took it at night and it caused me insomnia.

I have been on Viibryd for a week now for GAD and MDD. It’s very effective for anxiety and worry I am finding but the sugar cravings are getting out of hand and Ive started putting on a bit of weight and it’s only been a week. Uuugh

I started this drug a little over a month ago. I started at 7 mg went to 10mg then 20mg. My insurance would not cover and I stop this medicine one week ago. It has been complete hell for me. Do not take this medication. I have had the worst with drawel symptoms ever.

I’ve been on Viibryd now for about six months now and have found it to be very helpful. At first I lost some hair on the frontal part of my scalp but that has stopped. I didn’t experience any of the normal side effects, ie nausea, diarrhea, etc, but I think that was because my doctor started me slow until I worked up to the 40 mg level. I can say most days I am in a very positive mood. I hope you will give it a try and know that any side effects you do experience are only temporary. One thing I learned is to take the medicine with your largest meal and avoid pineapple and citrus juices or food. These seem to cause anxiety issues. At least they did with me. I wish you luck and pray that you will do as well on Viibryd as I have.

I did not gain weight while on Viibryd. I had other side effects that eventually went away but weight gain was not one of them.

All the best to you

I have been taking Viibryd for about six months now. I can't say that I had any of the usual side effects, I.e. diarrhea, sleep disturbances, etc. I did experience some hair loss from the front of my hairline but that seems to have stopped now. As far as weight gain, I experienced no weight problems. But I do have to admit that everyone is different and you may very well have side effects that I didn't at least at the beginning of therapy. As far as anxiety, I do think that it helps somewhat with that.

This drug was my last option too and it was worse than all of the ones that we tried. Severe cravings for carbs and sweets. Major irritability, anger, and crying spells. None of these issues were present before taking it. And coming off of it was a nightmare. Major withdrawals for weeks and the following symptoms upon withdrawal: Withdrawal

Itchy scalp
Temperature disregulation
Headaches
Nightmares
Rapid awakening
Sleep problems
Hair loss
Brain zaps
Suicidal thoughts
Dizziness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Back pain
Neck pain
Anxiety
Irritability
Dry skin
Hives and rashes
Flu like symptoms
Irritability
Can’t think straight
Forgetting basic words

I am with you . I have tried some many ones. My shrink put me on Viibyrd . I've only been on it for wbot 5 days. It has made my anged moods, yelling, sceaming, .If I could not find my purse or something I would into these manic attacks. The Viibryd has helped eliminate or think differently how I act. I hope this stuff works. It would make my life easier and not have all those kanic rages. I do hope you and your doctor can find a way to help.

Let the meds do their work. I had tried every thing and viibryd had done wonders. I'm now on my 3rd week of 40mgs and realise the difference. I have also been able to lower my intake of Xanax significantly since. Stick with it and hopefully it works as well as it has for me so far

I've been on viibryd for 8 weeks at 40mg now and have finally reaped the benefits. It was a long 2.5 months but it has decreased my anxiety and off significantly. There were a few side effects from the meds along the way but they have subsided for me. I was previously on lexapro and currently teetering down from Xanax was at 4mg a day now d ow to 2.5 a day

My Dr just prescribed Viibryd for me to assist with my anxiety issues and mild depression. After reading all the side effects (specifically the nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, insomnia and weight gain) I'm terrified to start taking this drug. In the past I've had such terrible experiences with drug side effects it's really difficult to want to consider starting this. I don't want to feel nauseous and be in the bathroom constantly for a week or two in order to feel somewhat better emotionally/mentally. Anyone have any good, experience related advice? Thank u

I also just started Viibyrd, and I also have tried all the other ssri. When I was first treated in 1983, the antidepressant lifted me up and it made me realize how mood had affected my life in so many ways. It is a viscious circle, low mood causes me to be a drag to be around so I end up alone and then this makes me sad and on and on. I am hopeful that Viibyrd lifts me up. I have experienced nasuea but not so bad. I also seem to be hungry and thirsty all the time. I started a low dose of 5 mg and will wait til next week to go to 10 mg.

WoW PetLoverLady that is great news! Perhaps at the low dose you'll have all the benefits of this medication and no side effects!! Very happy for you.
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4N Substances aka Frenchie

I have taken viibryd since jan 2013.Have been on every kind possible with to many side effects and trouble getting off of them with more side effects.Have not been on anything in 8 years until this jan when I tried viibryd... beleive it or not .I feel great have tons of energy am 73 years old. I am only taking half of a 10. so five miligrams has worked for me and see no need in going up on to ten.doctor says if this works for me just stay on the five.If the need arises I will move to ten but so far 5 months of the fives are working.I just cut a ten in half and take at bedtime.I am pleased and so amazed at this miracle drug.A childs dose on any medication works for me.I start out low and go from there