Sleep Paralysis W/ Hallucinations (Page 7)
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Has anyone else experienced sleep paralysis accompanied by hallucinations since starting viibryd? I have been on the medicine for about 4 months now and for the last 2 1/2 months have had several very scary episodes of sleep paralysis... I have never been on a anti-depressant before and never experienced sleep paralysis until i started this medicine. I am a 23 year old female and i take no other meds except a daily multi-vitamin. Ive noticed that if i accidentally miss a viibryd pill i have sleep paralysis... but have also had it on occasions of not missing a pill. It occurs about once a week... its to the point where i dread going to sleep at night in fear of sleep paralysis, but the hallucinations that come along with it are what I dread the most. Has anyone else had a similar experience with this medicine?

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Oryiah

I so agree.....

I am also wondering if diet comes into this. I had asked at one time if anyone low carbed on Viibryd, but never got an answer. I take mine in the morning a couple of hours after my throid med, with a rounded meal. I try to add in some carbs and fat for the medicine. (Cause I stay on low carb most of the time.)

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Thanks for your reply. That's what I was thinking, that you had said you were doing great on the Prozac. And then I thought if you had meant split the dose, then maybe by taking both, Prozac & Viibryd, that the Prozac would prevent SP & boost libido. :) I hate taking the Prozac. It's never a good feeling knowing that it's going to just make my mood FLAT. But I worry less & don't wake up with panic attacked, thanks to my cancer past. I'll have to google this.

As a side note, I've never posted about a medication before or cared to follow posts. But I went thru so much hell with the Viibryd side effects that I still feel the need to find out why those particular side effects are happening. I personally feel that everyone will have SP & night terrors on Viibryd. And I guess until I hear from Dr's that this med. has this common side effect, then I'll continue on supporting others.

It makes me sad what Mimi to Most wrote. I don't follow positive Viibryd posts & share my story. So it took me by surprise to hear of people downplaying many people's horrific stories, by stating that people are predisposed to SP?! How is anyone to know that. I think for many, we've never had SP before or the other really strong side effects.

And I mean STRONG debilitating side effects.

So how many people follow theses posts, but have moved on from Viibryd? Do you feel compelled to help others too?

: ). Thank God for this site....or we'd all think we were all alone!

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I am doing very well on the Prozac. Thank you for asking. I think the most important thing we can do here is keep this conversation helpful and encouraging to people who are coming here looking for help. I have a lot of experience in the Psychology/Pharmacology fields and am more than willing to talk to anyone if they need to.

SP is a normal occurrence when it happens now and then, but if something is making it worse, definitely talk to your doctor. Viibryd, unfortunately, makes it worse for a lot of people. Even beings it on for some.

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Splint? Or Split? Assuming you meant 'stop or split.' But if you cut your Viibryd dose in half (20 mg?) & are taking Prozac (20 mg?) with Viibryd, isn't that too much? (*based on typical dosage).

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Oryiah,

Glad you figured a way to fix the sp!. :) Are you doing well on it otherwise? I know how it efffects everyone differently. With all the stomach problems I read that people had with it....I had none....

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Bottom line guys, Viibryd does cause SP in a handful of people, most likely people who are already predisposed to it, so if you're struggling with Sp and are on Viibryd, it's worth talking to your doc about. I had SP on Viibryd eight or nine times per night, and the only thing that had made it stop was splint the Viibryd. Prozac stopped the SP within a couple days.

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Viibryd is also discussed everywhere online about it not working for anxiety. You mention how you are able to drive now. I am genuinely happy for you, but you've said yourself that you know the night terrors & SP all too well. But you fail to acknowledge that for many, that continues night & day. And let's be honest here, if you were having demons suffocate you until you have seizure like activity night after night, you'd be upset too. So don't try to invalidate our experiences. The End.

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Hi everyone! I just want to add that I've been doing a lot more research on other's experiences on Viibryd & it's just one demonic nightmare story after another. As you can see, unfortunately there have been some words exchanged with someone who lurks on this particular thread because she believes she can stroke our foreheads & convince us to continue on Viibryd & be optimistic! Not her exact words, but you get the idea. Mimi was heartless & I am wondering if she works for Forest Labs. Btw, watch the movie Side Effects. Interesting movie regarding drug co, etc. And just to clarify, I was successful w/ switching to Prozac to get off of Viibryd, but hate the Prozac. It does what it is supposed to do, but kills the libido. Lol. I remember all too well the burst of energy I had when starting Viibryd. And so now I realize that I was not communicating w/ 'Is'...but with Viibryd. Viibryd is a mind control med. like no one has ever seen. That's why there are so many stories of fear & impending doom when missing a dose, & --exact words from others-- and also the feelings of wanting to get off the drug immediately, because no human being should have to endure brain wave sensations, hearing gun shots & feeling them in the brain....or getting smothered by demonic creatures. :( I will never forget or forgive Forest Labs. And here is a post, copied & pasted from another Viibryd forum on here. This guy is a paramedic. His story is exactly like mine.

Viibry Nightmares - Battle Medic

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Marie,

I have been very nice and I am sorry if you thought I was being mean. We have a difference of opinion. You have been very disrespectful to me several times which I ignored. Not sure on your response to Mimi. I think you got the mgs mixed up. I think it is obvious that you are the one being disrespectful and rude. Please stop yelling at me. There is no need for anymore post to me from you.

Thanks for your cooperation ahead of time.

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??? Is,

Why are you so dead set on pushing Viibryd on people when the SP, Hellish like nightmares, auditory hallucinations, wave like sensations thru one side of the brain, seizures, & brain explosions (more than a 'zap')..... are what too many are complaining about.

Everyone else....I will continue to speak the truth about Viibryd. :).

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Apparently it is not just Viibryd. Everyone is different.....just saying....

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Marie,

I am very happy you are feeling better. I will say again that no, it is not the norm to have sp with this medicine....at least that I am aware of. You think that because you are on here and have seen people with it. I have seen other people's comments in other places with no mention of the sp side effect.

I am here to not scare people from something that might not even happen.


Mimi,

Glad you are a happy camper too (as many are) and understand everyone has different problems and the good effects from different drugs.

So sorry that all you others on here are having the problem. I do know how bad it is....believe me.....but don't not try the medicine because you are scared of it. Ask your doctor if he/she has had any other patients with the problem.

Good Luck!!

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My advice to you is to read Mimi's post again & see if she sounds supportive.

I am here to share support to all those who visit this board (one of many) because they are terrified. And Prozac is an instant solution to stop the SP. And, lol, Prozac doesn't make most people feel 'wonderful' like you are stating the Viibryd does for you.

And my God....if you've had brain explosions & SP since a child, is it really a good idea to be on this med? Your brain, your call. Guess I am lucky to say that I've only experienced the SP on Viibryd.

Do you really want to promote such a scary drug?

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Marie, I guess you were talking to me,

I am sorry you are angry. You totally misinterpreted my post. Please go back and read it. I said I started the first "Vibryd" post. Not this thread.

And this....where did you get this??? I didn't say this at all...
"I still find it incredibly strange for you to assume that the people who have experienced the worst of the SP are here because they have problems?! Are you serious?"

I did say "This is a handful of people and mainly people with problems, or they wouldn't be on here." Problems with the medicine....most people that are looking on forums are having problems with that med or they wouldn't be looking. Does that clear up your problem with that part of my post?

and this??

"but there's no need to feel sad or frustrated when people who haven't started Viibryd yet, are turned off due to ALL (thousands) of SP & awful awful awful auditory hallucinations while taking Viibryd."....

....Did I sound frustrated in my post...really? I wasn't but I am now. You are being rude. If you have read anything on here you would have seen my link and some other peoples post about what sp really is and some things you can do to help. You would also know I have had awful problems with it and it is something I never want to endure again.

and this?

"And I hope that you can remember your mental state & not depend on a pill to feel awesome. Because that's not reality & in any drug, it can one day be ineffective. It did nothing for me but make my life scary for almost a year. I missed out on too much as well. While I was home trying to sort out the side effects."

>>>>>You need to get off your Prozac if you are going to make a statment like that to me. If you had read any of my post you would know that the side effect that I didn't expected is that I am able to drive again without losing my mind from anxiety. This has totally changed my life and my childrens lives. I can even drive to see my grandson! I think I should be able to be happy about all that!!

I am sorry for your issues....really.... But you shouldn't act like you are because of it. Like I said....and I have asked my doctor too. Everyone has different reactions to meds. I am the only patient they have that has had sp problems with Viibryd. But like I said before, I also had that problem before taking Viibryd. I also had night terrors as a baby. I also hear those exploding noises....but I did that before Viibryd.

Hope everyone has a great day! :)

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The horrific SP stories are all over the Internet. I still find it incredibly strange for you to assume that the people who have experienced the worst of the SP are here because they have problems?! I am happy for you that you feel like Wonder Woman, but there's no need to feel sad or frustrated when people who haven't started Viibryd yet, are turned off due to ALL (thousands) of SP & awful awful awful auditory hallucinations while taking Viibryd.

You are still on it because you haven't been absolutely inside the gates of Hell on Viibryd yet. Say your prayers. But that doesn't even help.

Will it be taken off the market one day? Probably. Hopefully. And I hope that you can remember your mental state & not depend on a pill to feel awesome. Because that's not reality & in any drug, it can one day be ineffective. It did nothing for me but make my life scary for almost a year. I missed out on too much as well. While I was home trying to sort out the side effects.

Good luck everyone! Prozac stopped the SP dead in its tracks! :)

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Well, I have kept up some but haven't seen people not taking it because of fear of sp. I hate that though. Not everyone will have that problem. All meds are different and effect people differently. I know a co-worker that had no side effects and doesn't even know if it really has helped or not.

Now I did have a major dream and sp problem....but had had it all my life, as you know if you have read my posts here and on the other sp thread. But it lessened over a couple of months or so. And I didn't want to quit the med because of the great things it was and is doing for me.

Don't not take med cause of something you read on here. This is must a handful of people and mainly people with problems, or they wouldn't be on here. I am here cause I was the first person to post about Viibryd on this site, and have tried to keep up and help.

Good Luck to all! This medicine has changed my life!!!

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Dear Mimi,

Well well....aren't you confident. I don't want to waste my time responding to such arrogance, so all I have to say to you is please come back & share your SP story when it attacks. Remember, the side effects while weaning are just as frightful. Lol....Enjoy!

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No, a class action suit is not necessary and a government conspiracy makes you sound like you need something MUCH stronger than Viibryd. This is a new drug and a modicum of research on anyone's part would reveal many other anti-depressant - anti-anxiety drugs caused majorly startling side effects in their infancy. If it doesn't work for you, that's great, but trying to freak people out and cause hysteria among people who are already dealing with depression and anxiety is nonsense. No, I am not a doctor, a pharmacist, a drug rep nor do I work for the manufacturer, I am just a patient using Viibryd with fantastic results other than the sleep paralysis. Which, I might mention is a VERY COMMON occurrence even among NON medicated individuals. Don't be so darn hysterical, I have read now 4 or 5 posts from people who are now going to stop a medication that is HELPING them, simply for fear they MAY experience sleep paralysis or brain shock.

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I told my doctor exactly what it did to me. He had me on 40mg at the time. The exact same things happened to me too, with the addition of sleep paralysis.
He bumped my dosage to only 20mg and I have never felt better. I've been on the 20mg for 2 months now and have experienced absolutely NO side effects. Which completely blows my mind because the 40's were an absolute living hell.
I have depression and severe anxiety.

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So glad you're doing better OP! But I'd like to add that I have LOTS of experience with antidepressants, and Viibryd is the only one that I have ever experienced this with. Same goes for almost everyone else out there, including everyone I've personally spoken to. In fact, Celexa and Prozac seem to cure SP altogether. Look it up! It's true :)

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