Going Off Cymbalta One Week On Viibyrd (Top voted first)

I have just finished my first wek of the starter pack. I actually already feel more motivation and energy. Now weaning off Cymbalta at 20 mg/day; also take Trazadone 100 mg 3 at bedtime. Have terrible sleep problems & the Trazadone has been wonderful for that; old drug and cheap...originally prescribed for depression, then people realized they were sleeping better than ever. Have had no real problems with Viibryd as yet. However, I have the Trazadone and take Codeine 30 mg twice a day. That probably has kept me from having the diarrhea most people experience. I have mixed connective tissue disease, fibromyalgia, severe arthritis, and osteoporosis. I am on my second hip replacement on the right, have a left ankle with plates & screws and my spine is fused from T11-L4 with rods etc. I tend to blame any symptom on the autoimmune issues. I have always had vivid dreams, chronic pain, and wierd symptoms so maybe I am having side effects and don't know it! I just know I did not care about anythng on Cymbalta & now I see a hint of energy & motivation instead of "I don't care" and trouble even getting out of bed! Wait & see I guess.

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That's fantastic, I really hope that the Viibryd continues to work for you. As with any medication, it seems to be a mixed bag, there are those getting great results from it and those that aren't.

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I can't believe you've had to undergo a second hip replacement. How are things looking with it, so far?

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Began the 20mg yesterday & did have some nausea. I think it's difficult with so many drugs in your system!! As far as my second hip it is not as good as the first and having had 2, I have more muscle atrophy and a weak core. I used to be an addicted exerciser but now whenever I try to get started, no matter how slowly, some part of my body says "stop that." I can't get off the floor once I get down & need my husband's help or need to crawl to something to pull myself up. Appreciate your interest, will keep you posted about the Viibyrd.

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Began 40 mg. today...saw my doc. She has had great results with this drug. Side effects vary and for the most part are temporary. Look at you other meds to check on reactions. Has anyone gone up to 40 mg and had increased problems or increased benefits??

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With Viibyrd you really have to stick it out. My 4th to 5th dose of the 20mg was really difficult. It felt like withdrawal symptoms with the poops. I started taking the 40mgs and felt even worse. I went back down to the 20's, at night and I feel great!

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lOOKS LIKE YOU FOUND YOUR DOSE AND TIME; GLAD YOU FEEL WELL. i KNOW MANY WHO HAVE BACKED OFF THE DOSE & ARE DOING FINE. wILL STICK WITH THE 40 FOR NOW...HAVE BELLY PAIN AND BLOATING BUT NO DIARRHEA. aLSO GET SLEEPY 2-3 HOURS AFTER TAKING IT. cONTINUED GOOD LUCK.

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Looks like you have found your dosage and time to take it. Glad you are feeling good! I'm of my second wk of 40mg and have bloating and sleepiness about 2-3 hours after taking it. I now take it morning or midday because it interfered with my sleep. Still no diarrhea...feel very fortunate. Depending on side effects people do back off dosage and have good results. Will stick with the 40 for now; got a voucher from doc for 1 month free.j

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Thank you. I felt the same way and started taking it at night.

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Yes. Started 3 months ago and at 40 mg for a month. It's not for me. Side effects are virtually nil; but lately suicide ideations present and the drug does not bring myself to a full good state of mind I am already tapering down to 30 and now 25 as I restart cymbalta at 20mg.... Already I feel the cymbalta bringing me back to a good state of mind. Some people need the norepinephrine combination to feel the drugs efficacy. If you don't respond well to ssri's as a rule, viibryd is no exception.

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