Does Viibryd really cause weight gain? I?

I have taken Viibryd for about 6 months and have gained 20lbs. My prescriber is having me get blood work for my thyroid but I am young & healthy and have never been this heavy in my life. The only difference has not been my eating, exercise, etc., but the Viibryd, so I am positive it is the culprit. My advice for fear of weight gain is to not take Viibryd, because it not only has made me go from a size 2 to a size 6 in 6 months, but the weight gain has taken a toll on my mental health. I am getting off the Viibryd now but I will have to now take more measures to lose weight that I should not have even gained in the first place. Hopefully you can find a medicine that works for you! I heard Wellbutrin does not cause weight gain but it’s more for depression than anxiety (if you’re more focused on anxiety). I hope this helps!

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Common (1% to 10%): Increased appetite, increased weight"
Yes, in a small percentage of users. This is true of almost every antidepressant and psychotropic medication, but remember that the percentage is very small.
Regards,

I have been on Viibryd (40mg) for two years. During this time I have gained almost 20 pounds. I attributed this to poor eating habits. Finally hitting a wall with the weight gain I joined a weight loss program which I know works. I started the rapid weight loss program (1200 calories a day) along with exercise and in the first four days I lost almost 6 pounds. However at the same time I had forgotten to take my Viibryd for the first three days only realizing this when I suffered the side effects from stopping the drug abruptly. I restarted immediately and experienced a two pound weight gain on the weight loss program in two days! I'm at a loss for how to handle this!

Hi Dee,
Viibryd has become a popular anti-depressant as it did not contribute to remarkable weight gain in clinical trials. Eating patterns during depression do cause weight gain, as we know. I myself have lost around 11 pounds on Viibryd so I advise you to talk to your Dr. If you're actually feeling better, try to hang in there. The side effects will resolve and I suspect you will not experience weight gain. I have found this to be a remarkable drug-give it a chance for a few months. Please let us know how you're doing and feel free to PM be if you like.
Best Regards,
4N Substances aka Frenchie

I have been on Viibryd for over a year. I have gained 40 lbs! I am 5' 3" with a small frame and feel ok in the 135lb range but haven't been close to that in a year. Since starting this Rx, I have gained gradually and cannot take the weight off! I work out 4-5x a week and watch everything I eat. I also have celiac, which makes dieting difficult so I have to monitor everything I eat. I cannot LOSE weight. My dr said weight gain wasn't a side effect, but I think he's wrong! I think I am more depressed being so overweight than I was before the meds! So glad I found this board & I'm not imagining things. Time to find a new med!!

I am on Viibryd for a month and a week and I gained 18lbs. I noticed I have been careful what I eat.