Viibryd and Sexual Dysfunction: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Gre...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 29, 2021

For Depression "I have stopped cold turkey, as this is causing me too many sexual side effects. I am disappointed, as I am going to have to go through the withdrawal and don’t have a doctor's appointment for several months. I wish I’d known more about the sexual side effects."

• kan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2019

For Major Depressive Disorder "Well, this is quite the drug. I’ve only been on it for 3 days so far and simply don’t know where to start (I will update my post when I have been on it for longer). I have gone and written way too much, so I’m going to see if I can submit this in parts. Part 1: First, some background: I am a 36-year-old woman. I have been taking Prozac (gradually up from 10 mg to 50 mg) for my depression for 3-4 years. It was my miracle drug and might very well have saved my life. All it did for me was make me feel normal again, like I used to. It was like Prozac replaced in my brain exactly what was missing and nothing more. Perfect. Almost. The only reason I decided to try another drug is that it had sexual side effects. Zero libido. Sexual feeling diminished. Inability to orgasm. My doc recommended Viibryd as it has a low incidence of reported sexual side effects. I read hundreds of reviews beforehand that made me very wary, but decided to give it a shot."

• kan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2019

For Major Depressive Disorder "Well, this is quite the drug. I’ve only been on it for 3 days so far and simply don’t know where to start (I will update my post when I have been on it for longer). I have gone and written way too much, so I’m going to see if I can submit this in parts. Part 1: First, some background: I am a 36-year-old woman. I have been taking Prozac (gradually up from 10 mg to 50 mg) for my depression for 3-4 years. It was my miracle drug and might very well have saved my life. All it did for me was make me feel normal again, like I used to. It was like Prozac replaced in my brain exactly what was missing and nothing more. Perfect. Almost. The only reason I decided to try another drug is that it had sexual side effects. Zero libido. Sexual feeling diminished. Inability to orgasm. My doc recommended Viibryd as it has a low incidence of reported sexual side effects. I read hundreds of reviews beforehand that made me very wary, but decided to give it a shot."

• kan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2019

For Major Depressive Disorder "Well, this is quite the drug. I’ve only been on it for 3 days so far and simply don’t know where to start (I will update my post when I have been on it for longer). I have gone and written way too much, so I’m going to see if I can submit this in parts. Part 1: First, some background: I am a 36-year-old woman. I have been taking Prozac (gradually up from 10 mg to 50 mg) for my depression for 3-4 years. It was my miracle drug and might very well have saved my life. All it did for me was make me feel normal again, like I used to. It was like Prozac replaced in my brain exactly what was missing and nothing more. Perfect. Almost. The only reason I decided to try another drug is that it had sexual side effects. Zero libido. Sexual feeling diminished. Inability to orgasm. My doc recommended Viibryd as it has a low incidence of reported sexual side effects. I read hundreds of reviews beforehand that made me very wary, but decided to give it a shot."

• Tam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 28, 2013

For Depression "I noticed on day 4 that I became calmer, and my attitude is totally positive now. Nothing bothers me, and at work, on the IT helpdesk, the employees who call in ask what I have been smoking because I'm so nice. I'm sure this is a good thing, but I feel a little goofy sometimes, like my brain won't work. I fell in front of the office the other day, but I wasn't dizzy. I caught the toe of my shoe in a crack in the sidewalk and went down before I even knew I was falling. I fell hard. I have sexual side effects and can't climax anymore, but I don't miss it because my desire has been taken away as well. On the whole, I like it. Buspar made me sleepy, and I want to lose the anxiety without any sleepiness, so this works."

• Pud...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2021

For Depression "I'm on this for Bipolar II. Three-week review: Fabulous medication. Zero irritability, great impact on depression, no anxiety, clear mind, good judgment in life events, no side effects at all. Lots of energy! Past RXs: I tried Lamictal, Lexapro, Celexa, Wellbutrin, Buspar, and others without success. Lexapro and Wellbutrin made me irritable. Lamictal and Celexa got rid of my sex drive and lowered my testosterone to a 70-year-old level. Likely upgrade: I may consider upgrading 20 mgs to 40 mgs since I see minor (very minor) signs of depression. Overall: Very positive first impression in the first month with absolutely ZERO side effects. Positive effects: Lots and lots of energy. Libido is back. Lost belly fat caused by Lexapro (prior med). I go to the gym very often, and I have seen a reduction in body fat. I just put on a pair of pants that I wasn’t able to use last month."

• Pud...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2021

For Depression "I'm on this for Bipolar II. Three-week review: Fabulous medication. Zero irritability, great impact on depression, no anxiety, clear mind, good judgment in life events, no side effects at all. Lots of energy! Past RXs: I tried Lamictal, Lexapro, Celexa, Wellbutrin, Buspar, and others without success. Lexapro and Wellbutrin made me irritable. Lamictal and Celexa got rid of my sex drive and lowered my testosterone to a 70-year-old level. Likely upgrade: I may consider upgrading 20 mgs to 40 mgs since I see minor (very minor) signs of depression. Overall: Very positive first impression in the first month with absolutely ZERO side effects. Positive effects: Lots and lots of energy. Libido is back. Lost belly fat caused by Lexapro (prior med). I go to the gym very often, and I have seen a reduction in body fat. I just put on a pair of pants that I wasn’t able to use last month."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 11, 2012

For Depression "At the age of 24, I started taking Lexapro, which did absolutely nothing. Then I started taking Zoloft, which did the trick, except I gained weight and had absolutely no sex drive, which was causing serious issues in my marriage. Just a couple of months ago, I started taking Viibryd to help with the sexual side effects. It worked, I felt fine. Until now, I have been on Viibryd for about two months and take 40 mg a day. I feel like it just stopped working. The past two weeks have been torture. I think I will go back to the Zoloft and deal with the side effects. Not to mention, my insurance doesn't cover Viibryd, so it costs about $158 a month out of pocket."

• cmt...
• January 5, 2012

For Depression "Started my dose 7 days ago. The first three days were fantastic, and by day 4, I felt as normal as I have in two years. Now, I am having the racing thoughts, electrical zaps, and insomnia. I was struck with some strange illness 2 years ago that no doctor has yet to explain. My neurological symptoms of the illness have been a challenge at best (constant muscle twitches, head fog, stinging sensations, lack of coordination, sleeplessness, etc.). Well, all of this took a toll on me emotionally as a man. I have 4 children, a wife, and three businesses. I was put on Zoloft 2 years ago and stayed on it for 6 months, but the sexual side effects and the nausea were too much at the higher doses. Hope I can get through the break-in period, and this works."

• Anonymous
• August 5, 2012

For Depression "I went on this medication, and at first, was very excited about it. By month 3, I had gained 10 lbs and lost my libido. I also fainted once and had to be prescribed a sleeping pill. Needless to say, it is not working for me."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• November 1, 2011

For Depression "I'd been taking Pristiq, but it killed my libido. Since taking Viibryd, my depression is gone and my libido has returned to its normal self."

• Anonymous
• March 10, 2021

For Depression "Amazing drug, took away the irritability, anxiety, and made me feel whole again. No more negative thoughts and no sexual side effects or weight gain."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2012

For Depression "I had decreased libido, problems with ejaculation, depression, thoughts of harming myself, thoughts of suicide, inability to think clearly or rationally, diarrhea, and upset stomach."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 8, 2022

"I used this for general anxiety disorder. It is the best medicine I’ve used. Easy for the body to get used to, no sexual side effects. Marked difference in ruminating thoughts."