Viibryd Reviews (Page 48)
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Going to start it tomorrow. Anyone else taking it, and if so, how do you like it?

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Have been taking 40 mg every morning for about two weeks. Had a crying spell this morning. The feeling of happiness and patience has left. I'll see what happens tomorrow with another dose tomorrow. Still have a problem sleeping and ambien works the best for that.

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Have been taking 40 mg every morning for about two weeks. Had a crying spell this morning. The feeling of happiness and patience has left. I'll see what happens tomorrow with another dose tomorrow. Still have a problem sleeping an xanax works the best for that.

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No documented cases, so they can't document your complaint. Sounds like a proverbial catch 22!

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to Jen: i 2 am worried about the weight gain as we're supposed to eat a light meal or a high-fat meal with this medicine. I'm not sure if anyone knows this, but in order for the medicine to get into your system @ 72% this must be done. Ex. of a light meal (from the manufacturer) bowl of cereal, 2 pcs. of toast with butter & jam/jelly & a glass of juice-oh just a light meal b 4 bed!! lol

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i've noticed more anxiety & i'm just starting my 1st 20 mg. tonite, thank God for my ativan!! 4 x's a day

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I noticed my hair falling out at the root also. It is worrying me. I didn't connect it to the Viibryd until I read the posts concerning this as a side effect. I am taking about 30 mg, since the 40 mg dose made me feel very tired during the day with insomnia at night. My mood has improved greatly though and I would hate to give it up.

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Christina,
Please report this to the company. Their phone #1-800-
678-1605. Make sure you get a confirmation number for your complaint. Also, please report it to the FDA, phone #1-800-FDA-1088. The company has a responsibility to investigate these complaints!
I cut my dose in half to 20mg....still rapid hair loss continues. Im stopping this drug today.

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After starting Vibryd I have been having a big problem with hair loss! My hair is coming out as if I have an illness. Never had this problem before I started Vibryd. It should be listed as a side effect. I will speak to my doctor and see what she says.

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Hi Todd,
I am so sorry you are going through the same thing that I am. I dont know your dosage, but try to cut it in half. Im in the same boat, went from 40mg to 20 mg due to hair loss. Its still coming out :(
I reported my experience to Forrest Labs as an adverse event and also to the FDA. I would encourage
you to do the same. The rep I spoke to said there were no other complaints that came in about hair loss and there is no hair loss listed in the side effect profile. Legally, they do not have to investifate this side effect if there are no other documented complaints.

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Hi Ed, I wouldn't stop this med I don't think for any reason unless I just started ballooning up...lol. I can't do the gaining weight thing. But I know that it isn't only the med. Not many just make you gain weight for no reason....I don't think anyways. I think I have been just feeling so good that I have been eating things I shouldn't....and hopefully it isn't my thyroid, but if it were that, I could get my med upped to fix that. I have been watching it the last couple of days and feel a little better, don't feel as much like a fat cow as the other day...lol...Just have to watch it and NOT eat stuff when I know it is just a craving and not really hunger. I found a really good breakfast with 26 grams of protein, gluten free (not that I am on a gluten free diet, but it doesn't hurt...lol) and only 6 grams of sugar. It is a Cedarlane brand Garden Vege and Mozzerella cheese egg white omelette....it is yum... I am also on Wellbutrin and take Xanax. This medicine has changed my life!! Hopefully this will continue!!! Hope you get the right med combo soon!!!

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I'm sad to say I have to stop taking Viibryd. I have been on it for 15 days and thought was starting to feel better, however I have been very angry and agitated. I thought it was just all the stress from everything but when a normal call at work made me want to put my fist through the monitor I knew there was an issue. My friend also mentioned that I have been super angry and for her to say something it must be bad. I wish you all the best of luck and hope that whatever I try next works.

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whatr kind of treatment? If the hair loss continues i'm done with this med

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I have been on this med for 5 weeks and have experienced a large amount of hair loss

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Dear Dani,
There are several studies showing increased risk of stomach bleeding when combining SSRI's (Viibryd is in this class) with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID's) such as Motrin. You should take the Motrin with food. If you have any red vomitus, call your physician. Tylenol is very kind to your stomach in comparison to any of the NSAID's. For more info see: hanstenandhorn.com/hh-article12-03.pdf Hope this helps, Ed

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Dani, just thought Id respond to your post. Ive experienced major depression brought on by an unexpected divorce and it seemed as if any medication I had taken was uneffective. Seems as though suddenly I am beginning to feel better as I have finnaly decided to fight this depression. !rst it seems as though I began to feel as though the Vybryd of all medications was beginning to work although it wasnt having a major impact. I began to make myself eat breakfast starting with a bananna, grapes, and a carrot which was a chore but again I made mysef, I quit drinking soft drinks and made myself eat 5 small meals throughout the day. It didnt happen overnight but I can say that I am really starting to feel more energy that the depression zapped from me. My Dr. also added Remeron in combination to the Vibryd which increased my appetite and helped me to sleep better (merely side effects of the meds. Iam feeling at this point that there is hope wher as before I felt none. Depression is so complex. and what works for one is useless for another, however, I think to really overcome it, one has to come to a point where they are prepared to do whatever it takes, sometimes to extremes. My prayer for all of you is that you will overcome your depression and not wimp out or take what seems to be the easy way out. Life can be worth living if you just fight your way through.

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Was wondering if anyone has had any weird side effects when taking Motrin and Viibryd. I was told to alternate Tylenol and Motrin every 4 hrs to relieve some of the pain from the car accident. I have noticed when I take the Motrin I get really sleepy and it upsets my stomach more. I have never had this reaction to Motrin before. I'm pretty sure it's the Motrin but it could just be all the stress and anxiety dealing with insurance company and finding a new car.

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Dear Is,
Before you give up on Viibryd, consider taking it in the morning without food or just with protein such as eggs. Taking on an empty stomach means about a third of the drug will not be absorbed. You may find that 20 mg is enough for you or that you can take 40 mg without breakfast and still get a therapeutic dose. Also if you find that 20 mg is adequate, you can split the 40 mg pills. The half life of Viibryd is 26 hours and the pill is not coated or extended release. The cost of the 40 mg pill is the same as the 20 mg pill so you will cut your Rx cost in half. Hope this helps. Ed

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Ed, I haven't up until about the last week gained any weight. I hope it is because I have been eating things I normally don't...like sweets...Do have that craving and I am not a sweet eater. I can just tell my pants are a little tight as they weren't a couple of weeks ago. I have been on this med for over 2 months and haven't had any problem til now. I hope it is my diet and not my thryoid. Am thinking about going back on low carb...I am not going through that weight gain thing again. Finally got my thyroid meds straighted out! But I really think it is because I have added a little here and there of things I don't normally eat. Also, I have never been a breakfast eater, and they say you have to eat with Viibryd...that sucks...especially if you aren't hungry...lol... Hopefully in a few days of doing what I know is right, I will lose it back...since it isn't much and happened so quick I am hoping that it will come off quickly. I just can't take med that make me gain weight!!!...and this med has been awesome for my anxiety and driving!!

Dani, so glad you are feeling better!!!

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I'm on day 14 and just took the last 20 mg today and so far so good. Its hard to say how much benefit I'm getting since the car accident has brought back a lot of anxiety and stress in regards to driving. Add that to the stress of finding a new car with crappy credit and I feel like I am back to square one. The klon has helped much more then the xanax thankfully and hopefully I can return to work tomorrow. I'm hoping I won't have any increased side effects with the 40mg.

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I have been on Viibryd for nearly 3 months and have obtained clinical mood improvement at 20mg. Welbutrin allowed me to lose 10 pounds, but I discontinued it Welbutrin due to insomnia and hand tremor (I am a surgeon). Zoloft reduced these two side effects, but gave me anorgasmia. With Viibryd, I can sleep well, have no tremor and no sexual side effects. I still have diarrhea. Most troubling though is craving for sweets; I have gained 16 pounds in 8 weeks. Still looking for a better solution. I may add a low dose of Welbutrin to reduce appetite. Anyone else have weight gain? Suggestions?

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