Be Very Cautious Mixing Alcohol With Viibryd!! (Page 2) (Top voted first)

This is a warning to you all... A little bit about me first: I'm 6'3" and only 130 pounds. Naturally I am very susceptible to side effects of any drug. I also didn't have my first taste of alcohol until October 2011, which is when I turned 23.

Throughout November 2011 I took Cymbalta. I also drank occasionally, but not often and not much. Cymbalta gave me a lot side effects such as an upset stomach, dizzyness, inability to sleep, etc. About mid-December I switched to Prozac, and took it through February. Throughout this time I drank a lot. Very often, and sometimes I'd get incredibly drunk, but I didn't have any bad experiences with mixing Prozac and alcohol. At the beginning of March 2012 I started taking Viibryd because Prozac wasn't giving me the results I desired. The first time I drank while taking Viibryd was on March 14th. That night was also my first and only ride in an ambulance. I drank a good bit of alcohol that night, but it wasn't the most I've ever drank. I also drank a little too fast. I ended up throwing up everything, then stomach juices, then dry heaving all the way to the hospital.

Since then I've only gotten drunk once while on Viibryd, and I did it slowly. I took about 10 shots of vodka but over a four hour period. I didn't feel any bad effects that night, and thought that maybe if I was just careful with my drinking that I could still get drunk while taking Viibryd. But the next day I was miserable. After havingstopped drinking at 11pm the night before, I was still drunk at 8am and unable to drive. The entire day I was sick and on the verge of passing out. I couldn't function at all. And the effects even carried over slightly to the following day.

I would just like to warn you all. It wouldn't suprise me at all if someone could end up dead due to an accident of mixing Viibryd and alcohol...

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I wish you lots of luck with Viibryd! I have Post Partum Depression, and am just 6 months into the 1st year after having my baby. I am probably going to go to the full 40mg for a while, and then come down to 20mg eventually. I was first put on Buspar for depression/anxiety, and then was taking Effexor XR for many years. When I wanted to have another baby, my psychiatrist switched me to Prozac, which didn't really do much but blunt my emotions so that I didn't feel much of anything at all. When I had my son, I stayed on Prozac, and eventually weaned off by myself, due to it not really doing anything for my PPD. Now I'm trying Viibryd, and I found a bit of relief into the end of the first week of 10mg. Now that I'm on 20mg, I'm feeling a lot better (day 10). My only complaint is that I'm still having disrupted sleep, but that could also be because I'm somewhat paranoid that my infant is going to wake up :) It will pass, for sure. I do take melatonin in the evenings to help me relax and fall asleep, and I also try to keep similar sleep hours from day-to-day. That helps. I also supplement vitamin D, especially when the days start getting shorter, like right around now. I try to do everything I can to help the meds work their magic, and to improve the things in my life that are upsetting to me or stressful. I hope this lends some perspective for you; I realize how intrusive thoughts can be very upsetting, and difficult to deal with. I had that a whole lot when both of my children were first born. Best of luck to you.

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I've been on Viibryd for 3 months now and have never taken any kind of anti-depressant or anxiety medication before. The first two weeks of were MISERBABLE!! I didn't get any of the stomach issues, mind was mainly TERRIBLE panic attacks. I've never had a panic attack before and these were of the epic kind. I was"lucky" enough to have one in the office of my therapist so was able to work on clues or signs of an oncoming one. Other than that, I've had no issues with Viibryd. I feel better. Now, my therapist did tell me there is a period when on Viibryd that it doesn't feel like anything has changed - stagnant. So I expected to feel like, "eehh, this isn't doing anything for me", but will continue taking as planned. I do, however, drink on the medication. Not a lot, and my therapist said that the main side effect of drinking, is the increase of anxiety and mood swings the next day. I did notice that my tolerance level is WAY WAY lower than when I wasn't on the mediciation. Maybe that is why people are getting sick. It wasn't high to begin with but I could drink two beers and not be drunk. Not the case anymore, geez! So becareful. Also, it has warnings EVERYWHERE to NOT TAKE cold medicines with Viibryd. My therapist warned me as well. It has a TERRIBLE reaction and will make you violently sick. Hope this helps people :)

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I've been taking Viibryd for about 4 months now, and I love it! I'm using it in a combination with Wellbutrin XL 300mg.

For those just starting Viibryd, I'd recommend asking your doctor for a starter pack, it gradually increases the dose to let your body get used to the new medication.

I've drank occasionally while on this medication but always in light amounts. I'm a small person anyway 5'0 and 115 pounds, so I watch my alcohol consumption. I haven't had any problems with hard liquor or wine, I think the key is moderation.

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I really find it hard to believe when I see the amount of alcohol being consumed by some of those taking Viibryd. I drink, but rarely more than a couple of glasses of wine at a time. Not lecturing, just cautioning, once again, that this is extremely dangerous. Hasn't your doctor told you that you should not be drinking at all on Viibryd, much less the amounts that you say you are drinking? Please be truthful with your doctor. There is no point in taking meds is you don't go by the rules and you could end up really sick or even dead. Please take care of yourself.

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I have been on viibryd a few weeks. Still on 20. I have had a few drinks while on it with no apparent alcohol related side effects. But I am over 200 lbs so a few drinks over an hour is not much for me. Funny thing is I have much less desire to drink, and that for me is a good thing.

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If you're looking for weight loss and you aren't prone to seizures, I suggest buproprion. I dropped 25 pounds in 6 months on the 300mg XL with minimal diet change and zero exercise. I started viibryd last night (40mg) and this morning I feel light headed when I'm on my feet. I'm not a heavy drinker, but the bottle said no alcohol consumption on it. I just wanted to know if a few beers would lead to death. I'll be cautious regardless.

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A couple of beers at a steady pace would probably be alright, according to my experiences...

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That sucks. As far as sleep goes, the only change for me has been really bad dreams, like being repeatedly raped. It is't often but it still sucks pretty bad. And I have gained so much weight that I am now weaning myself off. I'd rather be thin and miserable than fat and miserable. I truly already have enough to worry about without this new weight issue.

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Yes, I know what cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is. It is when your therapy sessions emphasize *thinking* in how we feel and what we do. It is supposed to help patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors. My therapist uses CBT to an extent, but only where there are problem issues. She used it more when I was first seeing her. Now she really just uses it when I'm having tougher issues. I think it really does work.

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Like most of you I have been on and tried many different anti-anxiety and anti-depressant medications over the years. I am only 22 but remember dealing with the effects of anxiety from when I was just a little girl of 3 or 4. Viibryd seems to have the best effect for me and the least side effects, until I drink alcohol that is. I can usually hold my alcohol very well and not feel the side effects of a hard night of drinking the day after, I've been on viibryd for just over 2 months now but every time I have more than a couple drinks I feel like I'm having a mild hangover with nausea, headache and stomachache for hours the next day. As much as I hate to have this be happening to all of you, I'm just glad that I do not seem to be the only one experiencing this. Now to talk to the doctor about why this is and no drinking until then.

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Dude 10 shots without viibryd will do that.

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I am not talking about drinking. When I drink on Viibryd I feel dead and emotionless the folling day. I am saying witout alcohol, when I miss my dose by only a few hours I start getting so itchy nad feeling flu like symptoms

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Yeah im sure my bipolar 1 disorders nonexistant because normal people can walk 7 miles barefoot through the nastiest parts of the city naturally euphoric the whole way even when their feet begin to bleed. Your so "free-thinking" yet so judge mental.Go pop a valium, oh and BTW viibryd withdrawal can't kill you, Valium withdrawal however....been there..

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Mike, I have the same symptoms if I miss a dose by little as an hour - no drinking or alcohol involved. It's "normal" withdrawal symptoms, google it. I asked my psychiatrist as well. As soon as I take my medication and it kicks in, I'm fine.

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I have been on Viibryd for around 3 months now and I have noticed a huge difference in my attitude and my ass..My attitude towards everything became positive...excpet towards my weight gain. I crave sweets as well which I normally don't like. I have night sweats if I miss a pill. Starting to wonder about his pill. If I start hating myself won't I be back to my old self???

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I have been taking Viibryd for 19 months now. I didn't have a single drink for the first 15 months, but have begun to drink again in the last 4 months. I have not had any kind of reaction that everyone is talking about! At worst, I have a hangover that I would have from drinking too much anyway, and at best, I've actually had a good night's sleep. I am wondering if people are taking the medication in the morning, or at night. My doctor said to absolutely take it in the morning, and I'm wondering if that is the difference? I feel fine, and am surprised to read other peoples' accounts of having such trouble with this medication. I am taking 40 mg. daily for panic disorder, and it has worked very, very well! Please let me know if you are taking this at night, because you might want to switch to daytime.

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I too wake up in the middle of the night extremely hungry. I have actually goten up in the middle of the night to have a piece of toast. I also found that this medication made me feel foggy. Needless to say, I decided to discontinue Viibryd and change to Lexapro.

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I have been on Viibryd for a few about 4 months now, only 10mg (combined with 75mg of Wellbutrin taken 3x a day) and I absolutely love it. I don't feel foggy. I don't feel "fake" happy. I just feel completely normal again.

I also feel like I actually CRAVE alcohol way more than I used to. I'm not skinny... 5'7 and like 165lbs (I'm a female) and I can easily drink a 6pack of beer or an entire bottle of white wine a night and feel completely fine the next day. Has anyone else actually wanted to drink MORE since starting Viibryd?

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Does anyone know if the bad alcohol effects lessen or go away after taking viibryd for a few months? Or will it be the same after taking this medication for a year or more?

I would appreciate answers from people that have been taking this for awhile. I just started today and am a bit concerned because I like my beer.

Thanks

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I am 60 a d have been on a plethora of SSRI's
After being weaned off of Sertraline, I started the gradual increase to 40 mg. of Viibryd.
Now I have been feeling lousy after drinking, and have verywired dream. Not nightmares , almost repetitive rambling dreams (delusional) that one gets with a high fever. I wake up like I'm suffocating and my heart races
Having atrial fibrillation that kind of cocerns me. I don't feel quite as bad psyche wise but not that much better that I would continue unless these effects dissipate.

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