Viibryd and Insomnia: What Users Say (Page 5)

• pai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2012

For Depression "10-20 mg start pack: Day 2, I had a random muscle twitch in my upper outside thigh (gone now). In addition to depression, I also normally have anxiety, which I believe the medicine is making worse. My jaws tighten, and I feel as if I have non-stop TMJ. The pain is so sharp in my left jaw that it wakes me up at night. Also, intermittent ringing in my ears. I regularly have to relax/reposition my jaws due to the pain and tightening. I have strange stools-not diarrhea but soft and textured. Insomnia is bad. I can get to sleep quickly but wake up at the slightest sound and have trouble getting back to sleep. Constant dull headache. Just went up to 20 mg and will see what happens. It's day 8, I'm more anxious and still depressed. No improvement."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 18, 2017

For Depression "This was the worst, made the worst choice in trying this new pill. In one month, I did the change slowly. I have bad headaches, I can't sleep, I have the worst taste in my mouth, ringing in my ears, very moody, and crying all the time. We don't smoke, and all I smell no matter where I go is old ashtrays. Never again, so back on my Lexapro. Don't try this, it's not worth it."

• Abb...
• March 13, 2012

For Depression "I have been on the Viibryd for a month. I have had nothing. I feel no different than before I started. No side effects and no change. Recently, I have been on the 40 mg for 2 weeks now, and I cannot sleep, and I wake up soaked in sweat. This is my first attempt at an antidepressant, so maybe it is not the right one for me."

• Lyn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 5, 2021

For Major Depressive Disorder "The medicine helps a lot and works really well, but this medicine constipates me really, really bad, like to a point where I’ll go 4-5 days without a bowel movement, and the only times I could poop were when I took stool softeners and laxatives. I’ve been off of it a month or two now, and I feel like it's ruined my whole digestive tract for good. I’m on the same medications I was before I started the Viibryd, and I was having no issues using the restroom, and now, even though I’ve stopped taking it, my digestive tract is still messed up. My doctor said that it’s an unusual side effect and rarely does anyone say anything about it. It also made my insomnia worse, I take sleep medicine, and it kept me awake even with the sleep medicine."

• Ban...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 15, 2017

For Depression "After trying several other medications, Viibryd does help with my depression. Unfortunately, I have had many side effects including insomnia, vivid abnormal dreams, night sweats, and numbness in my hands. I have been taking 20 milligrams a day for almost a year. My depression has started to increase, and I am hesitant to increase the Viibryd to 40 milligrams a day because I am afraid the side effects will get worse. The drug manufacturer offers a very good rebate program on their website. I get a $100 refund from them each month, so my cost is only $115 per month."

• Mel...
• November 22, 2011

"I have been taking Viibryd for about a week now, and so far can't tell a lot besides not sleeping and having night sweats only on the 10 mg. So far, not sure if it's right for me or not. I have taken everything, and the only thing that has worked for me is Lexapro, and I was on 10 mg for a year, then was on 20 mg for another year, but just wasn't working anymore, so I am going to give Viibryd a good shot before quitting. Think I will start taking it in the morning and see how that goes."

• Anonymous
• August 23, 2021

For Major Depressive Disorder "I had been taking Nafazadone for 20 plus years, and it worked great. It was taken off the market, and my doctor switched me to Viibryd. I’ve had so many side effects, including light/sound sensitivity, insomnia, anxiety, loss of sexual interest, and loss of smell. In fact, the only thing I smell is burning diesel. I’ve done 20 mg for almost three months and can’t stand it any longer. Any suggestions would be welcomed."

• Fla...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 8, 2021

For Major Depressive Disorder "I've been on Viibryd for almost 2 years. My mood swings are extreme. I start crying and can't stop. I start laughing and can't stop. I laugh at things I shouldn't laugh at. My insomnia is terrible. I get anywhere from 1-4 hours of sleep a night, which causes headaches from lack of sleep. I have recently developed muscle pain and severe joint pain. My heart rate is high, and my blood pressure has gone up. Nightmares are really bad and scary. My brain is in a fog, and memory loss is extreme. I'm not sure if this tinnitus is a result of the drug, but I never had it before taking it. It has been the most effective drug so far, but the side effects that I am experiencing now are not worth it. I do not and haven't had any of the digestive issues I've read about. I've been on several different medications for 40 years and hospitalized twice. I am going to wean myself off Viibryd. I need to find another drug that will work. My doctor retired, so I have to find another."

• Sum...
• July 7, 2025

For Major Depressive Disorder "Wow! I have been on medication primarily for anxiety and MDD most of my adult life. I have tried most antidepressant/anxiety medications, some worked so-so, some not at all, some the side effects horrible, but I pushed through anyway trying to find relief! After 30 years, this is by far the best medication I have tried. It kicks my anxiety and major depression’s butt! Thank God! Years of isolating, years of barely functioning, to now a life that’s full, happy, and complete! The start-up of this med was particularly difficult. Insomnia, diarrhea, headaches, sweating, nightmares… when I did finally drift off to sleep. I also had a spike in blood pressure. I kept on it and treated the blood pressure. The sleep resolved, I sleep better than I have in 20 years! The headaches are basically gone, as is the diarrhea. I sweat, but not that bad. I’ll take a BP pill any day to have the wonderful life lived to the fullest!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2021

For Depression "Viibryd is god-awful. I started on 10 mg for a week, and it made my anxiety and depression so much worse. I constantly had racing thoughts, flu-like symptoms. Made me feel like a zombie, and I was up for 3 days before I switched to a new medicine. I am still having a little trouble sleeping, and I've been off it a week and a half. Please, if your doctor tells you about this medication, do yourself a favor and STAY AWAY!!!"

• Anonymous
• September 8, 2011

For Depression "I am on Viibryd and I've had diarrhea, and I cannot sleep at all."

• Hea...
• August 2, 2014

For Depression "Diarrhea, nausea, insomnia, muscle aches, restless leg syndrome"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2015

For Depression "I have been on different SRIs for over 15 years, and I couldn't take this one. Even at 10 mg, the insomnia was ridiculous. I think this drug was also the cause of my chest pains. Quit after 2 weeks."

• Anonymous
• November 26, 2011

For Depression "I tried Viibryd. It helps my depression, but even with three sleep aids, I don't get any sleep."

• Kal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2019

For Depression "Diarrhea, diarrhea, diarrhea... gas and terrible stomach cramps... nausea... brain zaps... insomnia... I will not be continuing this medicine."

• Ban...
• January 13, 2019

For Depression "Horrible. Only used it. I took it for 2 days, then stopped. It made me nauseous, anxious, antsy, and I could not sleep whatsoever. Will not be taking again."