20mg Vs 40 Mg Of Viibryd (Page 2)
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I have been on Viibryd since Nov 1 2011. I began with the started pack (10mg/7 days , 20mg 7days then 40 mg). After being on it for 2 days my anxiety was TERRIBLE on the 40mg. I am now on 20mg and feeling pretty damn good...better than I have in years. Psychiatrist has agreed to keep me on 20mg and we will re-evaluate later.
My question is: are any of you on 20mg and staying there? If so, what are the pros and cons? How are you feeling...does it feel like that dose is enough?
Contact your doc to increase. The standard dose is 40 anyway. They usually do 10 for a week then 20 for a week. Then 40 where you'll end up staying. You should not be having anxiety any longer at this point.
Hi again. When you were on 20mg, were you still experiencing anxiety or did you notice any improvement? I'm in my second week and I still experience anxiety and some depression. Not sure how much of improvement there is, maybe minimal.
No problem. Good luck. Keep me posted. Hope it all works out
Thank you. So you're on 40 but 20mg 12 hours apart. I see my doctor in a couple of days for follow up to see how I'm doing. I can mention that if he wants me to try it out. Thanks.
I was tapering off Zoloft while going onto Viibryd. So it was a little different. I'm still on 20. But it's just spaced 12 hrs apart. Everyone is diff. Just give it time.
So you weren't too good on the 20mg. I'm on my 4th day on 20mg and still having sme anxiety.
That sounds about the right time frame. Three to four weeks. I thought 30 was working. But it was too much at one time.
Thanks again. My doc told me it usually takes about 2 weeks for most of his patients to feel the benefits, I'm 3 days into my 2nd week at 20mg and I do feel some difference, but still a bit of anxiety here and there. I also need to take ativan when the anxiety is really bad but I'm hoping the Viibryd will really help me avoid using it often.
When did you start splitting the dosage, like in your 3rd week being on Viibryd?
Not until I did the 20 in the AM and 20 in the PM. He told me if that didn't work he'd have my switch meds. But it worked. I was really tired at first. But I adjusted. If you're not feeling better after a week (max). Again, I'd call your doc. Viibryd has quick effects. Not like old school meds. I wouldn't use Ativan. That's addicting. You shouldn't need
Thanks for the advice. I also asked my doctor to order the Genesight test so I hope to be doing it soon. Did you start feeling better in your second week with 20mg?
I was on Zoloft 100mg for 20 yrs. My mom died and the Zoloft stopped working. I tried upping my Zoloft and it made me dizzy. So I went to see a psychiatrist. I took the gene sight testing to see which med works best. Viibryd was on the list. It's a newer drug. I started at 10 went to 20 then 30. 30mg at night cause bad dreams plus I felt anxious in the mornings still. So, my doc has me taking 20 at night and 20 in the morning. No more nightmares and the anxiety is gone. After a few days it fixed my issues. It's fast acting. If it doesn't work for you within a week then see your doc to switch your dose. I was the queen of anxiety and Viibryd has really worked for me! Good luck.
You think it's a bit too early to tell since I'm in my second day of 20mg. I felt a bit of improvement but, today, due to work, I kind experienced some anxiety to the point I had to take an ativan.
What dosage are you on and how is it working for you?
Should be within a week. Of not, let your doc know.
Hi. I know this is an old chat, being on 20mg but how long did it take before you started to feel better? I'm on my 2nd day of 20mg and still feel a bit anxious. Thanks.
Ask your doc to split you up. 20 in PM and 20 in the AM. That dosage is just right for me.
I have been taking 40 for about four weeks now I take at night cause then I don't feel jittery if I take it in day time, I feel like I am on speed or somthing weird like I feel jittery and hot I hate it. So I guess I will keep taking it at night. I don't feel it's helping much.
No it doesn't cause weight gain I am on 40 mg and I have zero side effects. I have been on it for 4 months so maybe that will change later on.
Have you tried 20 at night and 20 in the morning? My issue is still some anxiety in the am. I currently take 30mg in the pm and I have very vivid dreams. But really bad if I take a nap mid day.
How did you come up with this info about taking with food? How much food is needed? I'm didn't know that. I usually take it with a cup of coffee. Does that county?
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