Viibryd and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 3)

• 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."

• Tho...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2013

For Depression "Day 18, and I am still using the 20 mg pills. No nausea, and I have had 4 lucid dreams but not nightmares. Still do not think 20 mg is enough. Will be talking to my doctor about going to 40 mg. Other than that, no issues."

• Hop...
• March 21, 2019

For Depression "Viibryd is my first experience in treating my mental health through medication. I've never even tried a Xanax or anything, and I'm 27. I wish this would have worked out. I cannot explain how quickly it lifted the entire fog of depression and anxiety from my life. I felt a renewed sense of purpose and the best I've felt in two years. I had side effects for the first week and a half-headaches and nausea, nothing sexual at all-all of which faded quickly. But the insomnia was crushing. I slept exactly 4 hours every single night. I even maintained my usual schedule of running 3-5 miles per day and eating healthy, but like clockwork, my body would snap awake after 4 hours of sleep with almost no chance of falling back. I am a 7-9 hour sleeper. More than once, I found myself chugging wine from the bottle at 4 AM and ripping my CBD pen to get back to sleep, all while crying out of frustration. My doctor just switched me to Trintellix, so here's to hoping that alleviates it."

• tay...
• October 2, 2018

For Major Depressive Disorder "I was first prescribed Trintellix, and it was the worst medication-too much nausea and vomiting. Then I started Viibryd, and it's the best ever-no side effects at all, no weight gain. The only bad thing is really bad insomnia, however, my depression is better thanks to Viibryd. With a coupon, I pay $10.00!"

• tak...
• June 23, 2017

For Major Depressive Disorder "I'm a healthcare professional myself and was prescribed Viibryd for depression and anxiety. This medication is by far the worst medication I've taken. I started taking the recommended dosage with the starter pack. I experienced all the side effects (nausea, diarrhea, vivid dreams, zaps to the brain). The worst is I ended up in the ER with a panic attack, and these panic attacks have continued. Of course, I'm off this medication immediately, recommended by the ER physician and my personal MD. There are too many negative personal experiences with this medication. Even though everyone reacts differently, there is a correlation."

• Par...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 28, 2012

For Depression "Unfortunately, my insurance only covers $60. The upside is I barely had any nausea or diarrhea, and then only for a few days when I started the 40 mg dose. Viibryd seems to be working great for me. I have had more intense dreams and a few nightmares, nothing overly bothersome. While on Paxil, I had horrible cravings for sweets. I was at one point eating 1/2 cup of peanut butter with 1/2 cup sugar mixed in. The cravings were compulsive, and I gained 15 lbs in 6 weeks. So far, the cravings are almost completely gone, and I have maintained the weight I am for 2 weeks. I'm hoping I will be able to lose the initial 15 lb gain. So far, no sexual side effects. My anxiety is under control too."

• Too...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2016

For Depression "Started taking Viibryd at the recommendation of my doctor to replace the sertraline and buspirone I had been on before. First couple of days on 10 mg gave me nausea and dizziness, followed by a few days of incredible manic energy. I was getting things done at work like a maniac, but when I got home I would be weak and dizzy and very sore. Woke up a week after starting with crushing anxiety, depression, dizziness, and nausea so bad I had to call into work, I couldn't hardly stand, let alone drive myself. I was supposed to start the 20 mg that day, so I did, hoping it would help, but it just made the symptoms worse. I know side effects can be weird, but I've never had to miss work because of them before."

• Chi...
• June 20, 2019

For Depression "I initially started with 20 mg of this medication for anxiety and depression and had to lower my dose to 10 mg. At 20 mg, I had random sudden urges to get up and move and could not sit still. I was very restless and irritable. Now on 10 mg, I feel better, however, I get a bad headache and slight nausea about an hour after taking my morning dose, even with food. It somewhat dulls my emotions and makes me feel spacey and like I am medicated. Didn't cause weight gain, but I am not losing any weight either, despite my hard efforts. Very vivid and intense dreams every night. Some actually in a good way, others not so much. I am considering something else or getting off meds completely. I feel my depression slowly returning because of my weight and not being able to lose it. Glad I see my Dr. in 2 days."

• Von...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 22, 2016

For Major Depressive Disorder "Suicidal in early 20s - previous control found with counseling, Zoloft, Effexor, no other drugs giving much or lengthy control of disease. About 2 years ago, began Viibryd - quickly brought up to 40 mg dose. Still have dry mouth and some diarrhea (so bad at first it actually turned into IBS for me) and continue with daily headaches and queasiness, though no weight gain as others reported. In the last 5-6 months, have noticed a sharp increase in sudden unexpected crying with no ability to stop, and now more aggressive feelings and an increase in suicidal ideation, which I have not had for many years. Very surprising and frightening after all this time (40 years since diagnosis). Will wean off this drug soon when/if I can find a doctor to address these issues."

• kim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2016

For Major Depressive Disorder "This medication is terrible. Right away, I was experiencing nausea every day. I had blurred vision, and I felt like I couldn't think very well. My brain was all foggy. I craved sweets and carbs all the time. I took it for a month and gained about 15 pounds. I also had the most extreme, horrible, vivid nightmares where I was afraid to close my eyes, and sometimes I felt like I couldn't wake up. I woke up covered in sweat with a racing heart, frightened. I also got brain zaps, where it felt like my brain was being electrocuted for a second. I feel like I turned into a monster on this drug. I was filled with so much rage and anger, and I hated everyone and everything. I would have times that I just broke down crying uncontrollably. So I switched."

• Aly...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2019

For Depression "I have been on this medication, Viibryd, for 2 weeks now. My depression is feeling a bit better, but nothing crazy good so far. I have not felt nauseous or had diarrhea, however, I’m having a very hard time climaxing while having intercourse with my boyfriend, and it’s causing a lot of frustration between the both of us. Not sure if anyone else is feeling this effect. I have the desire to have intercourse, but things that would have gotten me to climax before taking the medication are not getting me close at all at this point. Doctor recommends waiting another 2 weeks, but I’m afraid I will have to switch to something else that makes it worse. Now I’m having more anxiety due to my boyfriend and me both being frustrated about me climaxing. Ughhh, really stressful."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 14, 2016

For Depression "I've been on Viibryd for a year now. Startup symptoms were upset stomach, diarrhea, and nausea. I got to about 10 mg for a week and couldn't handle the nausea, so I backed off to about 5 mg. I had a good improvement, and nausea went away. Tried to go back up to 10 mg, and by the 4th day, I had the same results. Keep in mind antidepressants are very powerful. I had improvement from just 5 mg. My doc wrote me a script for 20 mg, and I cut those into 4. I still have days where I don't feel well, but it has decreased my depression symptoms and panic attacks with minimal side effects. I gained a little weight, about 7 lbs. No sexual side effects. Has to be taken with food."

• Jus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2021

For Depression "I’ve been on Viibryd for going on 8 days for my major depression, and besides the nausea that comes in waves, I’ve noticed I’m not staying in bed all day like before. The doctor says there is no way I can feel anything yet because I haven’t been taking it long enough, well, something is changing. I no longer go back to bed while my kids are home. Instead, I awake and find myself doing things without the tired, withdrawn feeling. I even take a sleep aid at night, and I can still get up and go about my day. This Viibryd must be working, for I’ve tried dozens of meds and nothing. I hope the nausea fades, but truly I’ll deal with it if it means I’m not suffering crippling sadness."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 29, 2012

For Depression "I have been on this medication for about 6 months now. Overall, I feel good. The first month was awful. I was so sick to my stomach I could hardly function, but I stuck with it after all the past medications that failed. After a month, I felt great, no anxiety/depression. After a few months, things started to level out. At times, I still feel depressed or have panic attacks, but it is much, much better than before. This medication gave me my life back. I take this medication at night. If I miss a dose, I get very sick and cannot even get out of bed until I take it, which is a huge downfall. Also, I absolutely cannot drink any bit of alcohol while on this medication, or else I feel very ill."

• Fai...
• January 5, 2013

For Depression "I've been on this for two weeks. When I first started at 10, I had some digestive trouble, nothing bad, and I had some lethargy and brain fuzziness. By day three, I noticed my anxiety increasing and constant dull headaches. Day 5, I felt better. Day 7, I got nausea and slight diarrhea. Days 8, 9, and 10, I was physically better but more easily agitated. Day twelve, bad nausea and diarrhea for 10 hours. No pill today, just not for me. Still have the headaches throughout!"

• Ema...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2019

For Depression "Viibryd gave me energy that I hadn't felt in years! Instead of sleeping all day, I could be up at 7 a.m., fully rested and energetic. As far as depression and anxiety go, it helped me more than any of the other meds I have tried (Prozac, Cymbalta, Lexapro, Paxil, etc.). HOWEVER, it completely annihilated my stomach. Unreal acid reflux, bloating, and nausea that I thought would go away within two weeks, but persisted, eventually leading to a peptic ulcer. Super unfortunate that I had to stop."

• Tom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2019

"I was prescribed this for generalized anxiety disorder, and the side effects for me were extreme dizziness, joint pain, nausea, headaches, and an overall yucky feeling. Only took for 7 days due to side effects and making it very hard to perform at work."

• xoi...
• April 26, 2017

For Depression "I ended up having a very bad experience with Viibryd, due to its drug interactions with Xanax I'm taking for anxiety. The first month was wonderful, though. After the first dose, I felt amazing; I felt calm, content, and had energy to get through my day. It did give me nausea sometimes, so I had to make sure I ate a big breakfast to avoid that. Things started to get bad during the second month. My mood wasn't as amazing as before, and some suicidal thoughts came back. Then, I began experiencing hallucinations—visual, closed-eyed, even musical. It was pretty horrifying and made my depression and anxiety tremendously worse altogether. My doc immediately took me off Viibryd and switched to Celexa. Viibryd co-pay was also very expensive."

• Jes...
• March 26, 2016

For Depression "I've been on this drug for 2 days and am already discontinuing use. I got the starter pack and have taken 10 mgs each morning for 2 days. It makes me so dizzy and tingly that I can't even move. Very nauseous and drowsy, but I can't sleep because everything is spinning. Not for me."

• Nau...
• November 23, 2015

For Depression "Only on day 4 and can't take the constant nausea and off feelings anymore. Vivid dreams, sweating, but the worst is definitely the gastro issues. Bloating, acid reflux, severe nausea. Tried taking it with food, tried taking anti-nausea pills and so many other things, but it wouldn't work."

• Nau...
• November 23, 2015

For Depression "Only on day 4 and can't take the constant nausea and off feelings anymore. Vivid dreams, sweating, but the worst is definitely the gastro issues. Bloating, acid reflux, severe nausea. Tried taking it with food, tried taking anti-nausea pills and so many other things, but it wouldn't work."

• hwh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 30, 2015

For Major Depressive Disorder "I started this medication via a sample pack about two months ago. I went up to 20 mg. My doctor thought that I should stay on it longer even though I felt it was doing nothing for me. Now, after two months, I have started having lower abdominal pain, which turns into discomfort and pain again. My bowels are all over the chart from diarrhea to very slight constipation. There is no rhyme or reason. I also now have very uncomfortable bloating. I have a feeling of fullness in my lower abdomen, and had an ultrasound done by my OBGYN to see if I was having issues with my ovaries or uterus, and that came back clean and clear. I also have random nausea. Sometimes early in the day, other times later on at night."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2022

For Depression "Horrible experience, to say the least. I took my first dose (10 mg), and within 30 minutes, I became incredibly nauseous, but it was manageable. Around midnight, the nausea became worse, and I was up all night violently vomiting with diarrhea until 6 a.m. consistently and still throughout the entire next day. The next day, I was still having issues with dizziness, diarrhea, and just feeling very off! I'm very sensitive to medications, so be aware if you are as well. I won't be taking this medication anymore as two days with my head in the toilet was enough for me."

• dar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 12, 2019

For Major Depressive Disorder "Viibryd was a horrible experience for me. I was on it for close to 2 months. I had migraines every day, nausea every day, hot flashes, cold sweats, and I gained 10 pounds in one month. It's been 2 months since I was taken off of it, and I'm still trying to rebalance my body from the physical chaos it brought me. Viibryd magnified my symptoms, and I was very suicidal to the point where I had to hospitalize myself. I have never experienced as many manic episodes as I had while taking this drug. I'm glad to be off of it."