Viibryd User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Femal...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 5, 2023

For Depression "1. It gave me my life back by stopping recurring thoughts of worst moments in life. 2. Once I figured it out, using this resolved sleep issues. Simply: You will get sleepy almost exactly 15 hours after dosage. (+- 1 hour), followed by nice sleep for 8-9 hours. 3. You must take it with food, early in day. Do not take with a 'sugary' breakfast! (Donuts, etc.) Sugar has a definite disruptive result. 4. This drug seems to have a 'residual' effect, a "build-up." I skip every Monday and this works for me. Taking full dosage every day causes adverse feelings. 5. I found that when I experience aggressive feelings/behavior, I must skip the next day's dosage entirely. Behavior can include undue anger, talking out loud to self in effort to resolve injustices, and unjust treatment of other people. (This refers to the 'residual' effect mentioned earlier.) 6. If the prescription renewal is delayed by 3+ days, I weep uncontrollably, non-stop. 7. Beginning 2023, Aetna will no longer provide coverage."

• ShelbyC
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 11, 2015

For Major Depressive Disorder "I experienced some side effects in the beginning of taking this medication. I tried two others prior to this and they failed so when I got onto this, it helped me so much. I feel so much better and more energized than I have had in the past."

• Sharon
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2023

For Depression "I've tried many antidepressants over the years. At 42, I finally found one that's changed my life, and that's Viibryd. I had zero side effects except for increased intestinal motility, which did not lead to diarrhea like many others report. I have chronic constipation since I was a kid, obviously...that's where 90% of serotonin is made, which is why I have depression (go read about that). I have had ZERO negative side effects. Libido, orgasm...no issues. This medicine has changed my life. I always dreamt and wondered what it was like to feel the way I feel now. I'm four months in, up to 20mg, didn't need to increase to 40mg because of my success on the 20mg. If I'm an hour or two late taking it, I feel nothing adverse like others report. This has been a life-changing med for me personally. Good luck to anyone who is on their journey to a happier life. This was my godsend!"

• Sweet...
• February 18, 2013

For Depression "I've been in chronic pain with chronic fatigue for 30 plus years: fibromyalgia and CFS. This caused many years of depression. Took other SSRI's over the years but was always teetering on the side of depression. Cymbalta did nothing for me except weight gain. My Dr. gave me a trial pack of Viibryd. When I started the 40 mg, I experienced severe GI upsets... heartburn, growls & grumbling, gas, & nasty taste on my tongue. I also had vividly violent dreams as soon as I fell asleep. I reported these complaints to my Dr. and he lowered my dosage to 20 mg. I still have a little gas and a violent dream every once in a while, but my depression & energy are so much better. I feel like 'me' again. I definitely recommend giving Viibryd a try."

• jkgram
• May 27, 2013

For Depression "This medication has worked wonders for me. After reading the side effect reviews from others, I was worried. However, I made sure I ate a good protein breakfast with the medicine. I used the starter pack which ramps up the dosage slowly. I only had minor side effects and those lasted just a few days. I feel so much better now and am so glad I decided to take a chance with Viibryd. The biggest plus is no weight gain, which is common with other medicines for this condition."

• Tryin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 1, 2014

For Depression "I am taking it for anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder intrusive thoughts. This medicine worked really quickly, between 40mg of this, 5mg of Abilify with therapy, it helped a lot! However, after a year, it stopped working for me. So I was switched to something else. Good luck, everyone. It's a good medicine."

• -aa
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 11, 2019

For Depression "I first started Viibryd about a year ago after my depression and anxiety started taking control of my life. I started on the 10 mg tablets and increased to 20 mg after 7 days. After much difficulty with insurance and trying many other medications, we got it approved. I have very few side effects, but if I miss a dose (I take them at night before bed), the next morning I wake up groggy and very irritable. I like this drug because it has had little to no effect on libido. My confidence has also greatly increased now that my anxiety is manageable. Overall, I would personally recommend it. This is a miracle drug for real."

• 1st...
• May 14, 2013

For Depression "I've been on Viibryd 20mg for 18 months. My doctor suggested staying at 20mg at my follow-up appointments because that dose currently works for my depression and mood changes. I still have to take it with a snack due to mild nausea. I don't like the abdominal distention (especially with PMS). I recently noticed memory problems and mixing up my words. Despite all that, I'm not going to stop Viibryd because I was an emotional mess 18 months ago. Celexa and 'other' meds left me dull and in a haze. Now, I can cope better and feel more like me!"

• Antiq...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2015

For Depression "I have been experiencing increasing anxiety the more I progress into menopause. Tried Cymbalta and it made me so drowsy that I was afraid of falling asleep while driving. Started on Viibryd about 2 months ago and I feel fabulous. My anxiety is totally under control, and I have the energy to go out and do things. Recently lost 5 pounds because I had the energy to work in the yard. There has been some diarrhea, but it does not bother me as the benefits are such a difference in how I feel."

• Anony...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 6, 2023

For Depression "I tried Prozac, Wellbutrin, and several others with mixed results. My doctor had me take a DNA test that tells you the medications that should work best with your DNA, and Viibryd was at the top of the list. It has been working well. I have ups and downs, but they are manageable. My sex drive was terrible before, and it's still terrible, so I assume other factors are to blame. IMPORTANT: Don't forget to take it on a regular schedule, or you could have severe side effects like nausea and dizziness. At the time of writing this review, my insurance does not cover it. I almost went off it when I found out it was going to cost $300+ a month, and my doctor ran out of samples, but now I get it from the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Online Pharmacy, and it's pretty affordable there. I think I pay $75 for 90 days."

• Rando...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 9, 2013

For Depression "WARNING!!! It works great but it DOES make you gain a lot of weight!!! I have absolutely loved this drug until a few minutes ago when I started searching for the cause of my rapid weight gain. I never once considered Viibryd because I was told it had no effect. Today I did a search on Bing and that search has now changed my life."

• Boca...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 18, 2013

For Depression "I have had very good results with Viibryd, except that I think my memory is getting worse since I started this medicine. I haven't seen that mentioned anywhere as a side effect, and it may just be that I am getting older. I used to have a GREAT memory, what I called my best asset and worst fault at the same time, and I speak five languages, which is kind of a special class for an American."

• Rando...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 19, 2023

For Depression "Viibryd made me nearly psychotic. I would wake up in a panic unable to breathe, and had nightmares of being suffocated, waking up gasping for air. This medication made me unhinged. I am a calm, easy going female, and I wanted to HURT people while on this med. I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone. I switched to trintellix and it’s been like night to day."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 10, 2015

For Depression "I have been taking this medicine for three years now. I have tried every antidepressant out there, I think. This is the only one that works for me. Along with Abilify and Trazodone, this has been a miracle worker for me. I have no side effects. The Trazodone helps with sleep and no nightmares. I wouldn't be around if it wasn't for Viibryd."

• stace...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 31, 2023

For Depression "I have tried different meds for severe anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and nothing worked. My doctor suggested back in May of this year, Viibryd, and it has changed my life. I was on 10 mg, and I recently had her do a med increase because I felt like I needed one. Well, this med works for me. I haven't gained weight on it, but lost about 50 lbs. My moods have been stable, but I still suffer from panic attacks from time to time. This med has been very effective for me. I feel like my old self again, but I'm also in active therapy."

• Kris
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2019

For Depression "Worst medication I have ever been on. The first week was fine, no side effects. Went up to 20 mg as doctor ordered, and that is when it got insanely bad. Horrible, horrible depersonalization and derealization feelings. Was so zoned out of my mind for the week on 20 mg, then went back to 10 mg, and seemed the dream state lessened, BUT now I am dealing with insane and hard-to-describe anxiety. I’ve had anxiety for 17 years, but never to this level. Can’t function and feel like I need to be in a psych ward. Have Xanax, but that isn’t even comforting for long because the breakthrough anxiety is insane. Can’t get my brain to slow down. Getting off this ASAP. Feel like I’m hanging by a thread at times right now. Been on this for a month total and wish I wouldn’t have ever switched to it. For some, it works, but for me, definitely not!! I even had a gene sight test done, and this was in the green."

• Leayre
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2013

For Depression "The reason for the 7 is because I just started taking this medication and am getting ready to take my first 20mg pill in the starter pack I got from the doctor. I took the week's worth of 10mg and so far the only side effect I've had is bad night sweats. I noticed a difference almost right away in taking this medication. Things didn't seem so bleak, I stopped crying and started laughing and smiling again. I have a LOT of energy and feel like doing things again. I am hopeful, starting the 20mg doesn't give me too many more side effects because as of right now I am SO glad I started taking this because it has literally given me my life back. I've tried Celexa and all that did was make me a zombie so this is GREAT!"

• Alexr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 19, 2018

For Depression "I am a senior citizen that has been on Viibryd for one month. This drug has been awesome for me. The only side effects were very slight nausea the first week and loose stool on day one. I'm on 20 mg, and I have never felt better in many, many, many years. I would highly recommend this drug, and also I take it exactly according to directions. I am taking it right after breakfast, and I just feel wonderful."

• Teddy
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 1, 2013

For Anxiety "Been on antidepressants since around 1991 after I had thyroid removed. Taking Wellbutrin for depression, which works okay, but last year started having late-night anxiety attacks. Really bad fear. I don't understand why. Had me walking the streets at 11 PM. Started Viibryd and had weight gain and stomach issues, and by the time I got to 40 mg, the anxiety just stopped! This medicine does as advertised for me, it stops the anxiety. That's what I needed, and that's what I got. Like a miracle."

• Dream...
• November 1, 2014

For Depression "Viibryd is the only antidepressant that really worked for me. I tried Prozac, Zoloft, Effexor. I'll never know if those 3 medicines didn't work, but the effect was subtle at best. Viibryd's impact was unambiguous. So much so that after the 3rd week, I felt that 30 mg would be sufficient. My doctor advised me to go ahead and take 40 mg, and that is my current dosage. Note that I was diagnosed with co-occurring anxiety, and the action of Viibryd is such that it is a very effective anti-anxiety medication, at least for me. Note that some people report an increase in anxiety with Viibryd at higher dosages."

• Chris...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 14, 2023

For Depression "I had to discontinue Viibryd because it caused urinary incontinence. I started off with 20 mg for two years and at some point began having slight incontinence, but I never made the connection. It was only after my doctor increased my dosage to 40 mg that it became obvious this med was the cause of my incontinence, because within two weeks, I began having accidents nearly every day. Again, I didn't connect it to Viibryd but to my age. After three months, I decided to stop taking Viibryd to find out if it could be the cause. Within days of not taking it, I had a huge decrease in accidents. As weeks went by, I would have rare accidents. After five months, I was completely accident-free!! I hope my story helps someone make the connection faster than I did and lets you know you're not alone. I couldn't find any connection of Viibryd causing urinary incontinence anywhere. Although Viibryd did ease my depression and anxiety, I couldn't live with peeing my pants daily."

• momof...
• October 6, 2018

For Depression "In the past 15 years, I started on Zoloft, 100 mg, to treat postpartum for 2 years and weaned off. Then back on Zoloft, 200 mg, for another 2 years after my brother's suicide, weaned off because of weight gain. Out of nowhere, after years of feeling okay, depression returns, uncontrollable crying, and no motivation to participate in anything. The doctor suggested Viibryd. Expensive, with my insurance, $240 a month. The doctor gave me a coupon, so it is only $10 for a 30-day supply. Starter pack: 10 mg, increasing to 20 mg after a week. I did have some stomach distress the first week. I take it in the morning with food. No weird dreams or other symptoms I’ve read about. Within the first 2 days, I did not have the urge to cry and was relieved for that. Energy has improved, and I’m feeling more optimistic, much more so than what I remember ever feeling with Zoloft. For me, this medication is wonderful, and I plan to stick with it. 2 weeks on it and no noticeable side effects, pleasantly pleased and so much calmer, actually laughing again."

• Not...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2013

For Depression "I was given this medicine for depression/anxiety. I had many of the bad side effects listed on the insert. My world became even darker than before, and I started having suicidal thoughts. I thought I was losing my mind. I was not myself on this medication. I started having panic attacks and just feeling so out of control. My family was worried because of the severe reaction that I had. After changing to a different medication, I was back to myself within a few days."

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

For Depression "Tried for depression and anxiety. I switched from a combination of Zoloft and Wellbutrin, which worked excellently except the Zoloft caused sexual side effects. I only took the Viibryd for four days because it immediately worsened my depression and caused crying spells. I also experienced extreme fatigue, racing heart, night sweats, strange vivid dreams, diarrhea, and nausea. Perhaps these effects would've subsided had I stayed on it; however, since they came on so immediately and I felt no form of relief from the drug, I took them as signs that Viibryd just isn't right for my body."

• Ladder
• August 12, 2014

For Major Depressive Disorder "I left Lexapro for Viibryd. The first few weeks were fine. After about 5 weeks on 40 mg, the terrible symptoms hit: insane irritability, hostility, anger, anxiety, panic attacks, etc. My doctor, with over 40 years of experience, told me not to even bother with a slow reduction. Just stop the medicine ASAP. He recommended taking 10 mg only if I felt withdrawal symptoms. This was destroying my life."