Viibryd Side Effects (Page 25)
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What if any side effects are people experiencing on viibryd

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I'm only 19 years and I have been taking this medication for well over a year now. I noticwd my nightmares amd body shocks after the first week or so. I have been explaining the night sweats and the terrible nightmares, sleep paralysis, and everything that goes with it. She keeps saying not to worry about it because they are just simply nightmares. After reading some of your posts, I am relieved that I am not the only one. Hopefully my doctor will finally listen to be after a year to take me off of this damn thing! My nightmares are affecting my daily life because I'm afraid of going to sleep at night. If anyone of you can help me at all please do

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Yes, I think I should take stock in the generi for Immodium. I have more often than not unable to leave my house and had/have to keep it with me where ever I go. I've been checked from both ends and the only thing they come up with is chronic IBS. With Viibryd, however, my immodium generic does not work. I have taken as many as 3 at a time and again in an hour. So it does NOT work for everyone. Fiber also works even though you'd think the oposite. Colon Health by Phillips works at times. Nothing works well all the time. I am having trouble deciding what to do..stay home and feel like myself, or wean off Viibryd and not care to live again.
I would suggest anyone to try Viibryd as each of us is different. It certainly does help my mental issues.

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Corney Bean, your question was answered weeks ago.
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Corney bean ask your primary M.D. for Diphen/Atropine tabs. I take two a day and it controls diarrhea. It is the prescription version of immodium. I usually take it in the morning before heading out to start my day. You have to listen to your body and when at home and this med is wearing out allow your body to eliminate.

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I am having so much trouble in this area. I've started taking fiber drinks, they help...but still unpredictable. Added a colon health pill by aphillips also. I need to look for a job but can't. Love how I feel but what about the rest of my life? Scared NOT to take it!

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please post website link if you do not mind. Much appreciated.

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DON'T let this freak you out -- for maybe 2 days in the beginning my eyesight was a little blurry. The sheet they give you is impossible to read so I went to the website, and on the tab for the Physicians this was listed as common (1 in 100 people) didn't say if it was permanent or what, but mine went away. I haven't seen anyone else mention this. Good luck ;-)

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I have been on Viibryd for 6 months. I started with 10 and stayed on 10mg for 2 months. Then the depression came back stronger. My doctor increased the Viibryd to 20 with 5mcg of Ritalin am and noon. I instantly felt better. Up until December I had good energy and much of the depression seemed to fall away. I always sleep poorly so taking sleep meds is normal for me. I have not had nightmares like others or brain zaps. I have had trouble reaching orgasm or any interest in sex. I take my Viibryd in the am with a meal. I think if I take it with too small a meal I feel shaky. I am noticing hair loss but not sure if that is part of a low thryoid or that medication. I am going through menopause which is not helpful figuring out what is causing which symptoms. I just want to say that it has helped me a lot and I don't have the joint pain thankfully. It has saved my life but I'm now weaning down to 15 from 20. Hopefully it won't be as difficult as some on this post. Best to all of you.

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I've had a lot of the side effects that viibryd had to offer, and after 6 wks I finally think my body is starting to adjust. It was a very rough ride. The stomach issues are still there but not as severe as they were in the beginning. I finally feel human. As far as feeling myself I forgot what that was. I'm guessing antidepressents do that to you.

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Corney bean ask your primary M.D. for Diphen/Atropine tabs. I take two a day and it controls diarrhea. It is the prescription version of immodium. I usually take it in the morning before heading out to start my day. You have to listen to your body and when at home and this med is wearing out allow your body to eliminate.

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I have not experienced tremors. I have a very physical demanding job where I am always on the move. I have noticed that both my legs are stiffer and that my knees are starting to hurt. Once I am home and sit down for 15 minutes or more and have to get up it is very difficult to get up and I am in my mid 40's with what I would consider myself fairly strong legs.

I always take Viibryd before going to sleep and with sleep aids and I have no problems doing it that way. I decided to listen to some who post here and took it during the day. For me that was a mistake, I was getting brain zaps for nearly an hour and a half. It was a bit of torture and scary as you feel like you are short circuiting and I cannot help to think if one of those brain zaps will be so strong it will create brain damage or even kill me. If I take Viibryd at night I think with the sleep aid I literally sleep through all that if it is happening.

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Have you read the report about buporpion xl? I've been quite upset. I haf been on it for almost a yr. With NO results. I have askef my dr AND my pharmacy to please address this issue. The ingredient that is actually needed in buporpion is absent. Meaning it does not work. It was then I was put on viibryd as well as my buporion. The viibryd IS working. I stopped taking buporionwith absolutely NO change. Does this mean IF the buporpion was made correctly I would not have experienced suicidal thoughts and major depression? Am I suposed to take BOTH just because the one that DID work previously has stopped? I amvery angry and have yet to get any answers from either the pharmacy who has a blind eye toward this or mydr. Thanks to Viibryd even with experiencing side effects, I feel more like myself.

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I have been taking Viibryd for about 9 months and have read dozens of posts about the side effects of Viibryd. I had very mild reactions when first started taking this drug, including complete sexual dysfunction. I have not had the nightmares, night terrors, or trouble sleeping. I did have diarrhea at first. I had been taking Cymbalta for a long time. The worst side effect of Cymbalta was the horrible sweating without any exertion at all and feeling over-heated all of the time. My Dr. changed my anti-depression medication to Viibryd and the heat problem resolved. Viibryd works great for managing my depression and anger issues, but I have been experiencing tremors in my hands. Upon rising from sitting or lying down, I experience severe leg shakes, which is unnerving. This is one of the side effects listed for Viibryd. I also take Bupropion (generic for Wellbutrin) with Viibryd. None of the posts I read mentions having this side effect. Has anyone out there experienced tremors while taking Viibryd?

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Demonic nightmares along with sleep paralysis. Nothing else. Do not skip a dose at all!!

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I am pretty sure i read that the viibryd patent will not be up until 2015. So far i've had samples. I am having bowel problems enough I cannot leave my house. How much and when do you take the antidiaherra med?

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Ok now I've been on viibryd for a few months. I have been taking this med with peanut butter as suggested. During the holiday season I have not been punctual, varying 2-3 hrs late. I am not sure if this is again causing that horrible diaherra. I am going through 3 sets of clothes.
I am afraid to apply for a job. I felt like i have to stay in my house. To go to a movie I took 3 immodiums and drank liquid immodium, then carried extra clothes.
I need to find a parttime job. This staying home is unhealthy.
Does anyonr else have chronic diaherra with this? I've had for 2wks +. What should i do?

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Not at people experience night terrors but this medication comes with specific instructions that tell you not to take at bed time. It should be taken with a larger meal for better effects. It helps to ease any side effects. Yes every med is different for every person, but this is not a general response when you should caution this medication. It is not been out that long and there are far too many people having severe side effects. Not all, but for the majority. With any med, always take precautions.

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Ringing in ears for me may go along with what are known as brain zaps and as time goes by they happen only once in a while such as over stressed or over tired. Someone said never take Viibryd at night. This is false information as not everyone has night terrors. People keep in mind that because one or ten people have certain side effects it does not mean everyone has the same. This is the type of medication that you have to use your own judgement and adjust dosing, times and anything else associated to you and the medication to make it work best for you. Yes, even a psychiatrist cannot make this call. Do not generalize. I do believe this is powerful medication and not for many. I lately have lots of leg pain and right now cannot figure out if it is because of the medication or a lot of work and holidays. Anything something changes with you it should be question. I can say that my depression is at least 90% improved but there are times that it does break through and I have to mentally control my feelings. I am still experimenting with this medication with time as it goes along. The huge decrease in depression is well worth it to me but I cannot help wondering how long this will last.

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I,ve been on 40mg Viibryd about 2 months now. I worked through the GI effects and they went away. I do notice I sweat at night, but not every night. Also, my ears have been ringing. I don't see that as a side effect though. Anyone else notice that.

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I feel as if its loosing battle. Aside from the bizarre side effects, I always feel like I'm on the verge of comming down with something. Sleep helps but its just temporary. I'm afraid to take anything other than tylenol for my constant headaches because of the crazy reaction I had with Alieve. I'm feeling depressed because I feel so sick all the time. How ironic is that, I took this med so I could stop the depression. Now I almost back to where I started from. Not a good place to be.

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Viibryd should NEVER be taken before bed. That is the reason for night terrors and difficulty sleeping well. Take it with your noon meal. This is information I received from a psychiatrist who was very familiar with the medicine. My problems went away after stopping it at bedtime and taking it with a noon meal. However now that I am completely off of Viibryd, going on my eighth week off, I still have muscle and joint paint that is unbearable some days. Also a constant use of immodium or sleep aid is not healthy. Research this med and when to take it properly. It is a vicious drug if not taken correctly. Good luck.

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