Viibryd Side Effects (Page 10)
(Newest replies first)

What if any side effects are people experiencing on viibryd

REPLY

REPORT

I would agree with Kelly. I think it is very difficult to switch from Lexapro to Viibryd. I have had the worst anxiety and sleep apnea of my life. And I also ended up in the ER being tested for cardiac problems. It would seem that even a slow shift away from Lexapro is capable of producing very strong withdrawal symptoms. I'm sorry not to be able to stick this out because my libido is stronger on Viibryd, but as my husband put it, you can't have intercourse if you're dead! (joke) So back to Lexapro.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Oh I am seeing a few specialists and they are still working on figuring this out but one of the thoughts was I took viibryd for 2 years could be side effect. Unsure at this time as I do have other issues but that has been one school of thought anyway. I have not taken viibryd since August so now we are looking at other things but still one of the thoughts anyway. Please know I am one person who believes in being responsible for your own medical care etc. So no worries

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Really??? Have u been to the dr? Maybe the er? Im kinda thinking u have a health issue unrelated to a dose of medication. Im not sure who prescribes your medications, but I suggest going to a psychiatrist not a gp. If my appendages were all jacked up I would go to the er... they can run a series of tests to find out what is wrong with u. Crazy idea.......

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I doubt that is from the Viibryd.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I actually get golf ball size lumps on the bottom of my feet. I have horrible inflammation and joint and muscle
Pain all over. Elbows hands and wrists and feet are horrible and swell and are painful. It migrates from place to place. Even the palms of my hands swell so bad I can't use my hand at all.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

Has anyone had the balls of their feet swell? I thought it was from working on them but even on vacation they feel numb.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

In all honesty I have been on vybriid for over 3 years. Seems like nobody has been on it for longer than a few months on here. It frustrates me to no end that most people who post only speak negative about it, but are on it for such a short period of time. Side efffects are a given with any medication. As that is the way it is. No matter what you are on. I take this pill 1 1/2 daily at night. Taking this pill in the am seemed to me made me groggy. I have brain zaps sometimes but o well. Its crazy to see people taking more pills to get off of this pill that are far more serious than vybriid. U cannot drink while on this med. It makes for a bad combo. I drink maybe once a month like one drink literally if that. This drug changed my life. Instead of finding every darned thing to say that possibly could be from the med that could be from numerous things, maybe give it a chance to reap the benefits. Weight gain zero. Weak muscles zero. Insomnia zero. Hair loss? Mine stemmed from being platinum blonde. Since subsided from changing hair color hair loss at middle of of strand from coloring hair. Zombielike? Take meds at night as warning on pill bottle may make u drowsy. Sleep paralysis happend before I was ever on the med. I think some people expect a miracle for a pill to be perfect. Or maybe they want to be on a different pill that gives them more of a buzz or hell if I know. But if u want to see results give this med more time than a couple of months. It will even out. I cannot remember if I had issues as the ultimate result was something I cannot explain. It works. That is my opinion. If u listen to all the negative u will never see the positive. If not being depressed or emotional and being stable is your goal hopefully u will see it through. So take the good with the bad. The good of this med is living a happy life. I choose that.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 5

I have had the same effects plus a 15 lb weight gain in 2 months.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I also have an update after being on Viibryd for about 10 weeks now. I noticed a huge lift in my mood around weeks 3-5, then the lift seemed to dissipate completely. The only think I can think that changed is the shrink I started seeing prescribed me 0.5mg of Xanax XR, and a sleep med (first Sonata, then Lunesta).

It's possible the combo of those drugs took away the happy effect of the Viibryd I was feeling, so I am now in the process of coming off those other meds and I feel better already. So with some SSRI's or perhaps Viibryd itself, certain drug combos might counteract the effect.

Other than that, I've had NO side effects from Viibryd whatsoever...no crazy dreams, no gastro issues, no zombification, nothing. I drink a regular cup of coffee in the morning and that's it. No alcohol whatsoever. I take Viibryd first thing in the morning with a glass of milk or cereal. Tried taking it at night and it kept me up a long time, just FYI.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

My 2nd time posting here updating from my previous post on Tue, Nov 05. 2013 here.

Its now currently my 6th or so months on viibryd. I have been taking the 40mg pill daily after the 4th month was up. Somewhere into the 4th and 5th month, all the side effects have dissipated. Except the occasional brain zaps which honestly is a non factor at this point really. (I'd get like 1 zap a week?) A small advice for those who get freaked out with any near sleep time paralysis. Don't be scared and just concentrate on your breathing, relax and let yourself feel like your free falling. For me, by the 6th month, its all but disappeared too.

Overall the effects are good. I feel normal. My joints are not aching, no noticeable increase in migraines the last few months, and the 'zaps' are gone. I know my vision has not changed as I have just recently ordered a new pair of glasses.

Reading from some of the posts on this site, I guess I might be in the fortunate group where its 'so far, so good', and the effects as of far are not going negative. Before, I would get a brain zap if I missed my dose by an hour. Now I can go on several hours forgetting. (This could be good and bad though because the zaps reminded me to take my medicine compared to now)

Also just a FYI, that I am not taking any medication other than viibryd at the moment. That might have been helping me not get too much side effects too. I shall update again in a few months if I can find this site again.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 2

After reading this, I realized that many symptoms I attributed to anxiety (which is why I am taking this for) are really side effects. Talked to my psychiatrist and I am going off Viibryd. And the medication did not help me at all. Cannot wait yo be off it in five more days. She has warned me of some possible side effects of going off, but I cannot wait to finish this. Side effects I had: nightmares, restless legs were much worse, fatigue, joint pain, trouble sleeping snd I take Trazodone to help me sleep, the runs, etc. still taking Clonazepam but going to try using it only when needed. I have been on so many anti depressants with so many side effects. So tired of them all and just want the anxiety to lessen so I can feel better. I have doubled my exercise routine, which is never stopped, to try to lose the ten pounds I have gained. Good luck to all of you, wishing you better mental health.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

My muscles hurt so bad, when I walk down steps I look like a doofus, they are so awkward, my legs and the muscles are just so different.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I've taken viibryd for about a month and a half and have started to have awful side effects. They had to take me off and the doctor I see is throwing away the rest of his samples because too many patients are havering problems. Be very careful.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

@SCARED,
I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO USE STAIRS, CAN HARDLY WALK AT ALL IN THE MORNINGS TO.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

All are listed in comments below. Prob better to avoid alcohol while on it as well.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I have pain, blurred vision. Brain fog. Brain zaps. Lost muscle usage. Gained weight. Speech slurred. And can hardly walk. Forget the stairs without great effort. And no doctor believes me.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Karrie and Scooter (and anyone else interested),
Here's a quick follow up to a post I wrote in November that may be helpful to you if the Viibryd quits working as it did for me. I was one of those that experienced only annoying side effects from the medication and nothing long term. But it did lose its efficacy after several months, and the stomach discomfort became bothersome.

After a lot of research, I found that some doctors were prescribing ADHD medications for depression patients. I don't have a great deal of ADHD symptoms, but I was intriqued with many of the similarities in how many patients described the depressive part of the condition on various forums and how I personally felt. My psychiatrist was willing to give it a try.

I started with a low dose of Concerta, and the effects were immediate. Unbelievable, really. Since that time, she has changed me to Focalin (comparable dosage) which is a similar drug but has a different release cycle. The depression is gone. Let me repeat that: After more than 15 years of trying nearly everything, the depression is gone! I'm still getting no negative side effects. And best of all, this is a drug that I can stop at anytime. If I just want to relax on a Sunday, I don't take it that morning - no problem. My life isn't perfect, but I am 100x more functional... and that makes me happy.

Best of luck.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 4

Thanks for sharing! What new meds to her pot you on that are now working for you?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Aly, I am in pain all over. I have had labwork and MRI's and injections....It is the Viibryd. I don't know why doctor's won't believe. I am 53 y/o and when I get up to move it is like a 80 y/o lady getting up. My feet hurt terribly and the brain zaps are awful. I have been off over a year now, beginning to think these are permanent side effects.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

I took viibryd for about three weeks and about one week in my toes began to feel numb. Then slowly it progress up the back of my leg. The back of my right leg was numb, but also felt tingly, super sensitive, and kind of itchy. Especially when I laid down. I told my dr. And he took me off the medicine. It as been a month now and symptoms have not gone away. My primary doctor said it sounded like a pinched nerve and probably unrelated, but I see other with very similar symptoms and I think there must be a correlation. I was put on a dose of steroids to see if it helped-it didn't. I know need to contact my dr. Again have an MRI.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

36 year old female, 2 kids(5 yrs. & 10 mos.) Had terrible post pardum depression and anxiety attacks. This medicine ...

2 REPLIES

I am 46 and have been taking SSRIs for around 20 years. Tried at least 4-5 of them. I am so sick of all the side effects...

1 REPLY

for anyone trying Viibryd its different for everybody ive only been taking it for four days i took a 10 the first day i ...

1 REPLY

Hi everyone, I stumbled upon this site just doing a random google search. I was wondering if anyone could help me out wi...

9 REPLIES

I started taking Viibryd three days ago, and have started to see negative side effects. I'm currently taking 10 mg. ...

26 REPLIES

I have been on SSRIs for panic disorder for years and was recently switched from Lexapro 10mg to Viibryd 10mg. I have ge...

2 REPLIES

My depression symptoms were anxiety and depression stemming from lack of self-esteem and felling helpless/hopeless after...

4 REPLIES

Hello all, I started taking Viibryd back in August of 2013. My doctor prescribed me 40 mg daily. I was also taking .25 X...

1 REPLY

I need to know of any side effects that may occur while taking this medication. ## Are there any risks to taking this me...

487 REPLIES

side effects of cherrifer vitamins ## I chanced upon your site researching for side effects of Cherifer. You sent me an ...

281 REPLIES