New To Viibryd, Primarily For Anxiety, 1st Time On This Type Of Med
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Have been on Viibryd for almost a month. Dr. having me top out at 20mg for now, so cutting 40mg in half. Initial stomach bowel problems solved by taking in the morning with toast/banana or steel cut oatmeal. My problem is that my anxiety level has shot a ton higher recently. Normal risks/worries with work becoming obsession like. I went on this drug b/c of one particular event at work that I was obsessing over. Now I am waking up at 4am, not able to fall back asleep, with thoughts running through multiple work related problems. Has anyone's Dr. kept them at 10mg ? or switched them from 20mg to 10mg and stayed there longer term ? Trying to figure out if 10mg is right for me or if that's not realistic and Viibryd is just not the right drug for my anxiety. See my Doc this week.

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My Dr says that the lower end like 10 mg of this drug is what is best for anxiety, I guess ultimately it's up to your body tho, I'm starting 10 mg, the starting dose for depression is 40 mg, they say the higher end is what is good for depressive mood...I'm leary about starting it at all after all these comments I'm reading lol I'm on clonopin but still have a lil anxiety so trying to find something to help aid with the benzo (clonopin)...

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Even though it has been a yr....I wanted to add that the best AD for anxiety has been Cymbalta! BUT...have weaned off because I think I've been in a sleep coma for 6 mos. I've missed so much! It took away most of my back pain but didn't help w/ my peripheral neuropathy. From my exp., one shouldn't have to have a nerve disorder to take CYM. If someone reading believes they have a serious GAD & are regimented w/ schedule & a morning person, then CYM. might be the drug for you. I worked up to 60 mg. But I think 30 mg. is enough.

Anxiety worse now that I am back on Wellbutrin, but I was desperate for alertness!

Hope all is well for all! :)

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I know most of these types of medications have a black box warning about a possible increased risk of suicidal thoughts, but in my opinion, I think such warnings should be expanded slightly to cover a little more.

The reason I feel that way is because it is well known that in some people that can cause the complete opposite of their intended effect and, if that happens, it most likely isn't the right medication for you and you'll need to try something else.


Learn more Viibryd details here.

Have either of you tried any others?

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I had exactly the same awful experience with Viibryd--work/career risks and worries went through the roof. I hated the stuff, period. Good luck to you.

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