Viibryd and Upset Stomach: What Users Say (Page 3)

• rf4...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 19, 2022

"I started Viibryd in 2012 for anxiety and panic disorder, and my experience with it has been great. Little to no sexual side effects, no weight gain, and the initial adjustment period gave me VERY few side effects — maybe a couple of stomach aches, but that's it. Alongside therapy, it truly changed my life around — no overthinking, no paranoia, happier moods. My cons: the moderate to moderately severe hand tremor that it has given me. It’s not constant, but almost. When I’m stressed or anxious or doing any fine motor work, I barely have any control over my hands. However, I don’t think this is a very common side effect, and I wouldn’t discourage someone from trying it for that reason. Something I hate is how quickly it wears off. ALWAYS keep some on you in case you forget your dose. I have been on the floor shaking and near vomiting because of how awful it makes me feel if I wait more than 24 hours to take it. Speaking of — after a decade, it stopped working. Back to the drawing board, sadly."

• ble...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2012

For Depression "Medicaid covers this! I'm ending week 3 on Viibryd - 2 weeks on 10 mg, finishing the 1st week on 20 mg. Had lots of tummy trouble after the 1st dose (diarrhea, slight nausea, lots of bloating & gas), but it has lessened, but not good yet. I take it with lunch. (Also on Synthroid - empty stomach in the morning, Wellbutrin - 450/day x 10 yrs) Main other side effects: a bit more anxiety, electric-zappy/restless legs in the evening (getting better), other muscle twitches at first, trouble getting to sleep (worse after dosing up to 20 mg). I do feel a little more energy and a little more positive. Not interested in food during the day after taking Viibryd, mostly due to upset tummy. I get HUGE cravings for sweets in the evening (must be after it wears off)."

• Anonymous
• February 2, 2012

"I started this medicine almost 2 weeks ago. I don't feel as depressed, but I feel most days that I'm walking around with my head in a fog. Some stomach issues, but nothing major (mostly gas). I will give it a few more weeks, but after reading some of the people's comments, I may stay at 20 mg until I see my doctor again."

• Bla...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 25, 2021

For Depression "I cannot say enough good things about this drug. It made me 'me' again. I have tried many drugs over the years to try to deal with anxiety and depression, and either the meds made things worse, didn't work at all, or the side effects were worse than the actual problem. I tried for years to deal with no meds at all, then when things were getting to a boiling point and not really having a doctor listen to me, I did my own research and requested to be put on Viibryd. My anxiety is almost nonexistent now. I feel better than I have in years. The only side effect I have been experiencing is stomach upsets and diarrhea, but that has also gotten better with time. I take 20 mg once a day and am beyond thankful I have found this drug. I have been on it now 6 months, no weight gain, no sexual side effects at all."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 7, 2021

For Major Depressive Disorder "Viibryd worked good for me for several months, but I had stomach aches and diarrhea in the beginning. Then, after several months of taking it, I started getting severe anxiety. I no longer liked this medicine."

• kev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2019

For Depression "This made me extremely ill, where I didn't want to eat anything, and my stomach hurt and was swollen. I am still trying to recover from getting this out of my system. I wouldn't recommend it!!!"

• Him...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 24, 2020

"Taken Viibryd off-label for schizophrenia. Some diarrhea and upset stomach that resolved over time. Controls positive symptoms and little but some effect on social anxiety, and decent mood stabilizer."

• Ric...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 21, 2021

For Depression "Awesome drug! Lifesaver for me! Once you get past the first 2 weeks of stomach issues, it is awesome. Reduced my depression by 80% with my low days at 50% of the depression I was having."

• 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."

• 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."

• KCK...
• August 7, 2015

For Depression "I had an increase in energy as compared to the Lexapro I was taking before this. I am struggling with periodic diarrhea, ongoing severe migraines, and some stomach distress."