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What if any side effects are people experiencing on viibryd

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When I went up to 30 on viibryd I started getting more angry and agitated(grant it it was during the x-mas season) but after going down to 20 and added 15 mg of Deplin I am feeling much better. I will see how this goes and if I start feeling like I did before I think I will try something different. I didn't think the Deplin was doing anything but got off of it for awhile..month or so and just got back on and already notice a difference. Good luck everyone on your journey
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I can't believe after five months you still have issues like that. I'm sticking out the first month with all the crazy side effects with the hope they will subside. I do feel better mentally but it's taking its toll. I know if they do continue I will have to try something else. For me it's not worth it. You shouldn't have to go through months on Imodium and sleep medication. That just plain crazy. That's my personal view on things.

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Going on my 5th month on Viibryd 40mg once a day taken before bed. I feel there is a violent road of side effects that as time goes by they become less but do not totally go away. I take immodium to control diarrhea and ambien to sleep. I occassionally get a brain zap which is like an electrical feeling in the brain which may or may not have color if your eyes are closed. Does not hurt but can be scarry in the begining.

I am feeling very normal emotionally since I started Viibryd and have said that the price is very high dollar wise but it is important for me to pay for this medication at it is meeting the monthly rent payment.

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I am on day 3 of the starter pack, (10mg right now). I am also on Suboxone for opiate-drug dependency. Everything everyone has to say has absolutely terrified me!!! This is drastically different form another website I was on, where there was nothing but positive comments. I cant remember what site it was, as i've checked so many. My stomach is cramping pretty severely at the moment...but way down low and to the left side. I have had diarhhea - not horribly bad - almost welcomed because the Suboxone makes you poop rocks (when you're lucky enough TO poop). I have had a little nausea, no joint pain, no sleep problems - although i did get a RX for Ambien just in case. I don't really have a question, just thought I would share my experience thus far. I think im giong to continue on this med, and see where it goes. I have tried many many many other anti-depressants, which have coincided (coincidence maybe, no one really knows) with a miscarraige (Paxil ), and a tubal pregnancy (Celexa & Suboxone). Anyone have any good experiences? I saw a few...but a little inspiration maybe? Thanks!

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I haven't experienced anything like that but I haven't started the 40 mg because I'm so sensitive to medications. I might be a good idea to ask your doctor or pharmacist. I hope someone can help you out that may have had a similiar experience.
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I've been on viibryd for almost three weeks now, five days on 40mg. Most of the side effects have been tolerable. Last night I had a headache so I decided to take an Alieve. About two hours later I expienced some major brain zaps ( never had them before) scared the crap out of me. It felt like I had some sort of seizure. I believe it had something to do with the Alieve I took. Has anyone else experienced anything like that?

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Your healthcare or primary care providers office should be able to give you the discount card. Or ask the pharmacy. You might also look up the maker of Viibryd and see if they are willing to ship you a card. Best of luck. And I would definitely get that blood work done on this medication.

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Panicked, you need to read the entire discussion thread for your question to be answered. Asking a basic question like that without reading first only makes the discussion thread go in circles. It is in your best interest to read slowly and understand what others are saying.

After nearly 4 months 40mg, my only side effects is loose bowels which is controlled with immodium, on occasion there is an occasion brain shock and I think that is if I have waited too long between dosages. I tend to have a lot of energy including after working long hours and need to take a sleep aid to fall asleep.I must say it works for me so far but it is expensive, these side affects mentioned above still occur and it was rough adapting to the medication to 40mg, I do not like the brain shocks which I understand happen with other anti-deppressive medications as well. I am convinced that if I decide to stop this medication suddenly the side affects will be ugly, it is very strong medication. I intended on having full blood panel labs taken in January to make sure this medication is not damaging any organs.

Question??? Anyone know of how to obtain a official VIIBRYD DISCOUNT CARD, not the thousands that are advertised on the internet but the one you receive with the trial packs? It is a green/white plastic card. Is anyone williing to give one away and what is expiration?

Viibryd is not covered by my lousy insurance and is running close to $180 a month. Very expensive

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I have been on viibryd for about three weeks. I'm on 40mg now and mentally I feel much better. I was taking cymbalta 60mg for 2 years and noticed it effectiveness was not working for me. I asked my doctor about Viibryd and he gave me a trial pack. It's been a rough ride so far, between feeling spaced out, body aches the loose bowels, now I've been experiencing badder soreness and lower back pain. I'm wondering if anyone else felt these symptoms.

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I have been taking viibryd for about 6 weeks going up very slowly...at first I felt really good but now I have bouts of feeling kind of depressed and overwhelmed. I don't know really what to think of it since I felt really good at first. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance...rpmm

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Now it's been almost a month. The. Suggestion about peanut butter on toast has been working well. I try to take this at the same time inbetween bites. I feel nausious but nothing in comparaison to the depression and anxiety. My dr said there will probably come a time when it will stop working and I will have to increase. I don't want to increase with all stuff I read. But I will follow my dr's instructions.
SO, ANYONE JUST STSRTING VIIBRYD, EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT. SO FAR NOTHING THAT I FEEL IS AS BAD AS HOW I FEEL WITHOUT IT.

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I just saw this article. Kinda scary, especially after what I went through with this dangerous drug!
infowars.com/dont-let-your-child-see-a-psychiatrist-ever/

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I'm afraid your doctor may not have properly advised you how to take the medication. Viibryd is highly activating, which means most people should take it in the morning, rather than at night as it can interfere with sleep. It is also recommended you take Viibryd with food. It not only helps the body metabolize the medicine better, but shields against the upset stomach.

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Yes.it is good to hear positive results.especially since so many posts are so negative.before I started viibryd,I read such awful posts about it I was terrified of even starting viibryd, but after trying out other meds that didn't work for me, my physicist wanted me to try it, and I'm so happy I did. I had awful side effects, but they are all gone. I find it very important to take my pill within a of my usual time.twice I was late and had brain zaps and sleep paralysis,very scarry. But I take it when im supposed to,and it's awesome. No sexual side effects at all,in fact, my drive increased dramatically,and I have more energy,and im happy most of the time, and NO panic attacks!

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It's good to hear someone else is having a positive response. I have been on it a couple of months and feel so much better after the side effects went away and they weren't really bad for me.

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I use sleep aids such as excedrin PM and Ambien prescribed by M.D. When getting the so called brain zaps I took the medication right before going to bed where I take the sleep medication first in order to make me really sleepy. I also take immodium to control the diarrhea side effect once a day 20mg. That too can be prescribed but it can also be purchased over the counter. It seems the longer I am on it the less side effects. Lately It seems I am waking up with much more energy. It has been 40mg for about 1.5 -2 months now. I do feel if I change the schedule of when I take Viibryd where too much time passes, I may feel the depression start in again, almost as if I waited too long between taking the last 40mg to the next. So far so good.

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For me,viibryd has given me my life back. I feel better than I have in years. Im into my 3Rd month of 40mg. Initial.side effects were difficult,but I hung in there,and I feel wonderful, and my family is happy to finally have my normal self back, and so am I !

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It sounds as if Viibryd is not for everyone. Personally I had some side effect that have lessen and some I can live with but it is helping me with my depression much in order to function normally.

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I posted much earlier in this forum about my experience with Viibryd. Since then I have weaned off the medication. A week to the day after being off of it completely, I became very manic, hallucinating and suicidal. I HATE THIS MEDICATION!! This medication sent me to a mental hospital for many days. My system was poisoned with serotonin and I have never attempted suicide ever! I am now on Lexapro and feel much better and all the side effects of the Viibryd are gone except the muscle/joint pain and it is a daily hell. I feel like I need oiled. I have been off this med completely for a month now and it is still as bad as it was then. I do not understand why this medicine is still on the market. Every medicine is not for every person, but this medicine has a lot of problems for the short time it has been available to the public. I suggest anyone that begins this drug to take all precautions and if you start to see ANY problems, please contact someone ASAP-because this drug is the work of the devil and it does not do some people well.

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I have been getting the brain zaps alot now and goes through my body or it seems to feel that way. i been on 40 mg for over a month now. having hard time sleeping.. dragging myslef through out day time. however once i try to relaxe and take a nap i get alot of brain and body zaps.. so its hard for me to sleep. what should i do?

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