Viibryd and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Ren...
• January 25, 2015

"I'm a 36-year-old male. I've been dealing with major anxiety and panic attacks for about 6 years. Been on benzos for as long as I can remember. I do tend to drink a couple of times a week, and while taking benzodiazepines, I would black out all the time. It almost ruined my life. Until one day, about 4 months ago, my doctor introduced me to Viibryd. It has changed my life. I've tried it all: Lexapro, Zoloft, Prozac, Wellbutrin, Zyprexa, and many others. Had many sexual side effects, among others. The first week with Viibryd, I had nausea. It's a good idea to eat before taking Viibryd. I now have very little, if any, panic attacks. They are easy to deal with and control now. I even drink on Viibryd, though I'm sure it's not recommended."

• Anonymous
• September 18, 2011

For Depression "I have obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic disorder, and depression. I have tried many different medicines over the years, and I had high hopes for Viibryd. But after beginning my fourth week on it, I have been disappointed-first by not feeling it has been helping my mood or depression at all, second by it seeming to be making my OCD (compulsive cleaning) worse, and third by some really bad side effects when I jumped from 20mg (week 3) to 40mg (week 4) dose. Side effects were really bad nausea and explosive diarrhea. Diarrhea so bad I had two accidents in my pants and nausea worse than what I went through during chemotherapy after having had cancer a few years ago-thank goodness I kept an old anti-nausea medicine in my medicine cabinet."

• emz...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 29, 2018

For Depression "I take this once a day at night for my severe anxiety. Without Viibryd, I have overwhelming dread that makes it difficult for me to get out of bed in the morning, and fear that makes me drive by work many times before having the courage to go in. Had previously tried lorazepam, trazodone, and clonazepam, but they all made me too sleepy to function (trazodone also made me nauseous). Lexapro worked well for me, but it gave me ejaculation disorder. Viibryd works great for me and reduces that one annoying side effect. I do also keep a standing prescription of clonazepam, which I use in extreme anxiety-provoking situations, like major presentations, where the immediately noticeable effect outweighs the sleepiness that I will feel a couple of hours later."

• Jtr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2020

For Depression "I took Paxil for years and felt like it wasn’t working for me anymore. My doctor switched me to Viibryd, I took it for a few weeks at 10 mg. I had unpleasant side effects, including diarrhea, nausea, headaches, insomnia, and increased anxiety. She switched me to Lexapro, and I feel a million times better. No side effects at all! This may work for some people, but it definitely did not for me!"

• Hap...
• September 6, 2015

For Depression "This has worked for my depression/anxiety. I take it at night as it makes me feel sleepy. It does make me nauseous, which is my biggest issue. Missing a dose or two makes me feel like I'm going crazy. I've been on this for three years."

• Dak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2019

For Major Depressive Disorder "I took the gene test and was prescribed this medication. I couldn't adjust to it, and it felt like my brain was on fire, and my anxiety was increased, and physically I felt so horrible. I also ended up lashing out at my therapist, and we are on bad terms as a result, and the cops were called on me. For me, this medication was not suitable, and I want to advise people to just be careful. Kudos if this actually works for you."

• Cla...
• March 3, 2012

For Depression "I am feeling much better, been on this for about a month. I can feel my sexuality coming back, and I am much more positive. Everyone should be told that this medicine could cause severe nausea and vomiting. I mean bad, but well worth it. Nausea starts first at the lower doses, and then explosive diarrhea sets in for at least a week. I'm continuing treatment, I feel much better, and gastrointestinal side effects are going away slowly. Feel great, but prepare for the diarrhea."

• Nur...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 29, 2016

For Depression "Been taking Viibryd for 2 years now. Was only on 10 mg the first few weeks: nausea and loose, frequent stools. Each week the symptoms lessen, and I could feel the benefits. I was happy and relaxed, no decrease in sex drive, and didn't have any of the side effects that I could notice (chronic back pain, GI issues, and difficulty sleeping my whole life). My doctor gives me samples and coupons when he can, but it is extremely expensive."

• Aba...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2020

For Depression "I was on this medication for 4 weeks. I thought it worked really well for my depression/anxiety. I was taking it alongside Wellbutrin. Unfortunately, it made me absolutely miserable. I had diarrhea every time I’d eat. If I didn’t have that, I was so nauseous the thought of food made me sick. After 4 weeks, I told my doctor I needed to stop taking it. I’ve been slowly decreasing the dose and I am so dizzy and nauseous, it makes functioning very hard. I would recommend trying something different over Viibryd."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 8, 2020

For Major Depressive Disorder "I've taken antidepressants for 30 years. Over time, even the best ones lose effectiveness for me. I've recently been described as 'medication resistant.' I recently took Viibryd for 10 weeks. It was a pure nightmare. My side effects included debilitating nausea, diarrhea, increased and immobilizing anxiety, increased depression, suicidal thoughts, generalized weakness, inability to focus, and memory loss. I spent days either in bed or on the couch. I was completely nonfunctional. I didn't even realize how bad things were until I weaned off of it. I lost 20 pounds in three months from an inability to eat. After 2 weeks completely off of Viibryd, anxiety is almost completely gone. This experience is nothing like anything I've ever had on any antidepressant before. It was severely debilitating. Never again."

• luk...
• June 9, 2015

For Depression "Titrated up to 40 mg over two weeks and then tried riding it out for another couple of weeks. Eventually, I could not take another day and discontinued the medication. Not only did I not experience relief, but I feel my symptoms worsened while taking Viibryd. I was more irritable, restless, angry, upset, and anxious than I had ever been in my entire life. Also experienced a lot of nausea and headaches."

• Pea...
• January 15, 2013

For Depression "I was put on Viibryd because of severe short-term memory loss and anxiety. After taking it for about a month, I haven't been able to sleep through the night. Nausea, diarrhea, severe headaches, and since I moved up to the 20 mg dose, I have been having violent thoughts and starting to get suicidal thoughts. My legs twitch all night. Really frustrated, will be seeing my doctor today. It has helped with my memory loss and episodes of confusion, but side effects are bad. This medicine is not for me."

• Lor...
• March 26, 2017

For Major Depressive Disorder "I'm the mom of a 22-year-old female that LOVES what Viibryd has done for her. Wow and wow. She was nauseous for about a week, but as long as you take it with food, your body gets used to it. I will happily make a commercial for Viibryd for what it has done for our daughter. Of course, I don't know how long this will last, but for now, I am forever grateful. We took her off Prozac last October because it had run its course for 3 years. For the past year, she has been suicidal, anxiety, you name it. She started Viibryd 3 months ago. She is getting straight A's in all 5 classes at FSU this semester, where last semester she flunked all her classes due to not being able to leave the house because of panic attacks. I'm so happy to have my daughter back."

• Tho...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2013

For Depression "On Day 4 with the 10 mg pill, no more nausea! I had one lucid dream, but it was fine. Day 5, no problems. I am writing again, which is something I have not done in a very long time. So I am seeing positive things already! That is why I gave a higher rating. Waiting to see what happens in 2 days when I step up to the 20 mg pills."

• Anonymous
• October 25, 2011

For Depression "This is my first experience taking medication for anxiety or any mood disorder. I experience anxiety, not panic attacks, just general focusing on things that should not matter. I am on the 4th day of 10 mg and already feeling less anxious. Though I had sharp gas pain on the second day, I have had no other gastrointestinal issues. I was nauseous and tired on the first day, but now I have no side effects that are problematic. I can still sleep, but I find it harder to get tired in the evening, and if I do wake up in the night, it's hard to fall back asleep."

• Wes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2025

"I have been on Viibryd for a week now. Previously I was on a low dose of 25 mg of Zoloft for a year. The past few months, I started to experience the “Zoloft zombie” feeling. Not really any emotions, just blah. I could sit and stare for hours and nothing. I also gained 23 pounds in 9 months. My psychiatrist wanted to try Viibryd for me because she has had great luck prescribing it. I am starting small at 10 mg as I taper off of the Zoloft and onto the Viibryd alone. The first day I did have some nausea. It was a sour stomach feeling but nothing too intense. Eating does help. In fact, a nice big breakfast took the nausea away completely. I take it in the morning because it does give me a boost. The first night I had a little insomnia. I slept super light and had the never-fell-asleep feeling. Then for the next 5 days, I experienced some pretty intense diarrhea. But right at the week mark, it seemed to calm itself down. I feel overall good! Got back out to running and my Pilates."

• kbc...
• December 29, 2013

For Depression "My mother and I were put on this medication at the same time, and while she loved it and had almost no side effects, it caused everything from a constant upset stomach and nausea to insanely scary nightmares for me. It didn't help my depression or anxiety at all."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2018

For Major Depressive Disorder "I spoke too soon. This is the worst medication I have EVER taken. For 8 days straight, 24 hours a day without any break, I have been nonstop nauseous to the point my face turns pale white, horrifying nightmares, sleep paralysis, no appetite, vision blackout with “zaps” or “pressure” feeling in my head. Extremely high blood pressure, with pressure behind my eyes, which concerns me about angle closures, with it said in the med pamphlet can cause glaucoma. Which causes blindness. Difficulty understanding, hot and cold, flu-like symptoms, weakness, anger/rage, uncontrollable crying, blurred vision, pain throughout the body, excruciatingly painful burning sensation in my stomach always. Seeing things that are not there... these have been symptoms I’ve experienced every day and night with no break for 8 days. Almost went to the ER several times, I weaned myself off this med. This is poison to my body. I was so hopeful for this medication too."

• DKM...
• August 28, 2015

For Major Depressive Disorder "For the first week on 10 mg, had brain zaps, diarrhea, tingling in extremities, and some nausea, insomnia. Almost discontinued taking the drug. However, after a week, most side effects improved. Now on 20 mg per MD recommendation, only have insomnia and some leg cramps now, slight weight gain but not much. Mood improved, and the bonus is that my sexual function has improved for the first time in 10 years. Based on my experience so far, would recommend if you are willing to tolerate side effects for several weeks when beginning the drug."

• luc...
• November 19, 2011

For Depression "3rd week, and I'm only on 15 mg. I am very sensitive to medication. For instance, Zoloft completely zonked me, and all I did was sleep. I started taking Viibryd at night, but didn't sleep for 3 nights. I switched to mornings and have had no trouble sleeping at night. I take it with a meal and have not had nausea, etc. I did have a terrible headache last night and believe the pain in my calves may be a side effect. My muscles in my calves feel like I've run a marathon...very sore and tight. Also, I've been unable to 'stop thinking' and relax. Overall, I think Viibryd is working much better than Zoloft did for me (my sexual side effects are much less than with Zoloft), however, I plan to call my doctor about the leg pain and racing thoughts."

• The...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2019

For Depression "Been on Viibryd for severe anxiety and depression for 13 days, it's made everything worse. I have suicidal ideations, and it has made me feel drunk, like nauseated and can't stand up type drunk (not silly happy feeling good kind of drunk). I am experiencing severe vertigo as well."

• Bry...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 20, 2015

For Depression "I was prescribed this medication to help with depression and anxiety brought on by several chronic medical conditions, including Crohn's disease and arthritis. Because of my sensitivity to meds, I was started on 5 mg. I could not make it through the first week due to severe diarrhea (like taking a colonoscopy prep), severe nausea, bloating, chest pain, disrupted sleep, body aches, and drowsiness. Side effects started on day one. I also had weird, vivid dreams, but I didn't mind that. I usually try to push through in the beginning, but this was too much. I don't think it's a good choice for anyone who already has GI issues. I've tried other meds that caused mild diarrhea in the beginning that I could tolerate. This was a bad fit for me!"

• She...
• September 16, 2017

For Major Depressive Disorder "I have been on and off antidepressants most of my adult life and have tried many. Was just switched from Celexa to Viibryd about 1 month ago, and it has been a living nightmare. This has by far been the worst med I have ever been on. I have been an emotional wreck and sick as hell. Nausea, dizzy, shaky, jittery, heart racing, weight gain, headaches, anger, crying, and several more. I have actually had to pull my car off the road and sit because I was so sick. I can't think straight at all. Tried tapering down from 20 mg to 15 mg for a week, and I felt like I was dying, so went back to 20 mg. I feel like I belong in the mental ward. I see my doctor in a few days. Horrible drug, I do not recommend at all! Rather be depressed."

• Zes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2020

For Depression "My conditions are panic disorder/PTSD/GAD. I’d like to start by saying that the reviews on this forum have been really helpful for me, as I’ve been trying different meds for months. With that being said, Viibryd did not work well for me. I started on 20 mg for 2 weeks, then increased to 40 mg, while titrating down off of Zoloft (that will be a whole different review). The nausea was unreal! I saw a naturopath who prescribed some supplements, so for a week or so I felt great. But, I started noticing that I would get super angry and depressed. So, my dr said we can cut back down to 20 mg and see how it does. No improvement. One thing that was consistent with Viibryd was the nausea. I vomited every morning the entire time I took it. So, I’m switching to Paxil. So far, I’ve gone 4 days without vomiting. It’s such a relief. Medication works differently for everyone, but it helps to know that you’re not alone with any of the side effects. I give Viibryd a big thumbs down."

• Ken...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2020

For Major Depressive Disorder "I was going through a really hard time in life, and I had never taken any sort of medication before. My doctor prescribed me this, and I was so super nervous to take it at first, reading all of the reviews. But everyone told me just to give it a try. I took it, and at first, everything was fine, but then I started having a “high” sensation. My heart was racing really fast, and I started talking really fast. It felt really weird, but I was like, “I can get used to this.” I went to bed and woke up at 2 in the morning with the feeling of nausea. I finally ran to the bathroom and started puking blood, believe it or not. I was panicked, and then I had diarrhea all day as well. I’m assuming I had an allergic reaction to it because that was the first night on it. But it was awful. I felt so, so sick. So I didn't think this happens to everyone, but I didn’t take it again. A few months later, I started taking Lexapro and Xanax, and I’ve liked that so, so, so much better!"