Viibryd 40m, Increasing Anxiety? (Page 2)

Fellow viibryd folk, I am taking 40mg (been on it for approx 2 mo at this dose). In simply 24 hours I notice a need to take it or I begin to feel very anxious, and afraid. I'm not literally scared, but rather the feeling of having been frieghtened. It results in being emotionally constricted and feeling frozen to move. It feels like it is related to taking the meds, its not my normal self. Any common stories, or comments?

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wow, judy. i hope all goes well. funny, since i am an addictive personality and had such a bad withdrawal from ONE missed dose of seroquel, i thought stopping viibryd would have similar effect, but it did not. i went from 40mg>20mg>0 in about a month--and i am so surprised. it is great that you are starting to feel like 'your old self''--i know that's a goal most of us have. now, to get off the seroquel, maybe... docs say my dose is low--either 200xr or plain old 100mg--apparently some folks are on upwards of 800mg and that is not unusual. even me, with my insomnia, don't think that would be feasible--i'd probably sleep my life away, even though you become accustomed. someone i know who is prescribed seroquel, but doesn't take it took one one night as he couldn't sleep and slept for 18 hours straight. doesn't work that way when you've got it built up in your system though...

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Works for my anxiety remarkably well.

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R u on viibryd yet

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I have been on it for 6mo. Must say intially worked quickly and well during a sudden, severe loss and difficulty functioning. It took the edge of the agony quickly. But begsn Noticeing immediate withdrawal if dose missed. Then started to have unbearable anxiety upon wakening. Figured out was because of needing to take dose, again a withdrawal phenomenon. Have gone back on Wellbutrin and Celexa with no problems associated with abrupt discontinuation of Vybrid.

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I felt the first 'electric zap' on the inside of my head last night! I thought it was my sinuses but maybe not. Scary nonetheless.

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I agree Viibryd is a bad drug. Severe headaches, Fibro worse, pain all over, stiff neck, and more anxious. Also insomnia and crave sweets adn carbs and I am diabetic.
I don't want to leave the house now and care about nothing!
Trying to wean off of this drug is awful- tremors, and anxiety !
I am very sensitive to any SSRI's and was hoping this was my life saver.

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I feel the same way. the Fear is out the wazoo. I'm now down to 10 mgs. Here has been the side effects: (and I just saw this on the bottle "call doctor is you experience mood changes, depression, sadness, or fear) NOW YOU TELL ME!
I have had itching (found out 11% of the people on it experience itching and out of the 11%, 74% of those are women). Fear so bad, almost a panic attack. Waking up at 5:00 in the morning scared and depressed, and I dont have to get up until 6:00. Intense anger and yelling at people which isnt good in my profession. Oh god help me.

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I went on viibryd last month because I felt that my Lexapro has not been working and also has affected my libido Also have major stressors right now at home with a 3 teens (one of them graduated and is going away to college now), a husband of 23 yrs who was leaving me, my work being cut down to half...all in the last 2 months. Diarrhea was my first problem but I was warned about it so I pushed through with the increasing dose titration. Then came nausea and a constantly bitter taste in my mouth. I also was only sleeping 3 hours a night. But then within the week that I was on the full dose of Viibryd, I was a nervous wreck. I felt a constant impending doom...I felt I would not be able to handle any crisis because I would literally fall apart. This is very different than my usual self. My mom and my sister had to literally pick me up the floor I was crying so hard. It scared them because I had never done that before through even worse times like the death of my father, losing a job, etc

I had stopped taking Viibryd cold turkey though I am not supposed to last Sunday. It was because I could not stand the bitter taste in my mouth now...I am hardly eating and if I do, I get the diarrhea. It is horrible. Then the first night off it, I finally slept like the dead. It was wonderful. Three days later, I am still tired and sleepy but my sleep is restful although I have vivid dreams. I figure it is just my brain now just trying to relax. The feeling of impending doom has also decreased. I am not a fragile as I was....not like my skin is about to tear. Then today, I am as itchy as heck...no rashes but I have itchy spots.

Thank you for all your posts. It makes sense.I thought my insomnia and feelings of doom was just because of all the stress I am going through. But reading all your comments, a lightbulb lit up.....viibryd!! I realize that now because I feel the same as I have been the month before the viibryd, when my stressors were beginning.

I hope that with good sleep and eating better, I will be able to get myself together again. I am also calling my doctor to get back on another SSRI...not viibryd definitely but not Lexapro either. Maybe just something simple for a while like Prozac. Thank you for all your sharing. I hope all is well for you.

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I'm so sorry to read of all your troubles with this terrible drup. This is Judy and I have been posting throughout this last year. I have llived thru all the symptoms you all describe-they are awful I agree. Best best I think is to get off the Viibred ASAP you will have a bad time for quite a while (crying spells, feelings of doom, afraid of unknown) I'm so sorry you are going thru this, but you will be ok. Please believe and hang in there. Just now after exactly I year of taking this drug my dreams have returned to normal, but my sleep patterns are still erratic. I am 74 yrs of age, so that may add to my problems, I don't now. I am not taking anymore antidepressants even prosac. I still cry at the drop of a hat, but I can handle that. I'm going thru bad times also like you, but I'll be ok and you will too. Discourage all you know to never go near this terrible drug. Your friend Judy.

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Yes I totally agree. I have now titrated down to zero viibryd about ten days ago. Just this morning I felt feelings of doom,, afrdid of unknown, fear and panic. I know this is going to take a year or more. I have been on ssri drugs for 20 years and I am determined to stay off. They really haven't helped me. I still was irritable at my high stress job, etc. Every ssri took away my libido completely, not a good thing when you're married. And by the way, viibryd took away my libido too even though they advertised that it was supposed not to have!

The viibryd by far has been the most vile drug. I tried to get off the ssris before but apparently I learned this week that 14% of people have violent withdrawal from ssris and it's actually a 'syndrome' I can't remember the name. Unbelievable. I'm a lawyer and I am considering suing viibryd. I was thinking about it this morning as I was crying and feeling scared. Oh and the nightmares are dark and disturbing.

Thank you all for sharing. You have no idea how it soothed me to hear that these feelings I had this morning are common.

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I'm going on a month now with viibrid and feel that my anxiety is worse.....I just don't understand it. Didn't seem to be this way with other drugs.

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I was on viibryd for maybe 3-4 months. At first it seemed working really well and then it just stopped and the dr upped it to 80mgs and I was crying all the time so we went back to 40mgs. Today july 16 the doctor stopped it and gibe me something else. Is this a bad thing and should I b worried?

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Yes brain zaps I had. This is a vile vile drug. Brain zaps is a reported Common side effect.
I'm six weeks off and still experiencing problems.
Robin

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I'm sorry to hear so many negative comments about Viibryd. I've been on it for 2 years, and it has been my lifesaver. All of the crying and feeling of doom was how I felt prior to having taken the medication. According to a friends, I've been saved of many horrible side effects based on different drugs she has taken - Celexa being the worst. If you miss a dose, YES, you're going to feel like crap, so don't miss a dose! That's why it says EVERYWHERE that you should take it at the same time daily, or as soon as you remember. Don't take your next dose until 24 hours later. I did feel the brain zaps when I initially started taking the meds in the evening. After traveling abroad, keeping the same time between dosages meant that I needed to take it in the morning. I found it much better to take it then. When I returned to the states, over a period of days I adjusted my time for the pill until I was taking morning dosages based on this time zone, and no more brain zaps. Remember to take it with food (a meal) as it's far more effective within the absorption of food. When decreasing the medication, follow your doctor's instructions - it should be a SLOW process. They say the "effective" dose for Viibryd is 40 mg, therefore, I would assume you would have side effects going lower than that. We all have different systems, so not all drugs will work the same for each of us. The best advice I received from a friend is, "a pill is not going to eliminate everything." So...try to join a support group or seek counseling/therapy as many anxiety and depression triggers can be helped with talk therapy in addition to meds. As a fellow sufferer, I wish you all the best possible relief of anxiety and depression no matter what road/drug works best for you. : )

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Beck-your symptoms sound exactly like mine were (read previous posts). I am now 1 year past taking Viibrid and finally can say I am functioning on an OK basis. Crying spells still continue on a daily basis (this may be to underlying depression). Dr. wants me to take a different antidepressant, but I will not. The fears you are having and anxiety are horrible. I believe you must get off this med and quickly. It took me several months to rid myself of it and will NEVER go near anything like it again.

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I have been taking viibryd for 3 months now at 40mg. I was a calm person prior to this medication, but now I cannot control my anger. It's so bad I am about to end a 12 year relationship because I can't control myself. I have had clinical depression and anxiety but this drug seems to make me worse. I'm so thankful I found this site. I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow.

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I have been taking Viibryd for two weeks and by 8 at night I have the most horrid anxiety I have ever felt. I am restless, have to constantly move and feel like I am crawling out of my skin. I also have strange unwanted thoughts but I am terrified to get off of it after all I have read. I increased to 20mgs today and feel like my anxiety has worsened. I want to know if these symptoms get better with time or if there is another med that will curb this terrible anxiety. The insomnia and stomach issues suck too. Help!

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I have been on 40 mg of viibryd and at first I seed to be better but now I am not sleeping at night but ca during day. It's almost like I'm in a deep depression and won't talk to Noone. Anxiety is back too. My doctors office is not calling me back I feel like I am losing it. If anyone knows a good dr in beaumont or houston tx area with good office staff let me know PLEASE

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After taking Viibryd at 40mg for about 4 months I suddenly realized that I was living a nightmare. It started pretty well with definite relief of depression symptoms. But after 4 months absolutely horrible panic attacks at night, only sleeping 4-5 hours a day. Terrible anxiety, spacing out at work, body aches. It creeped up on me slowly. Took a while to realize it was this medicine causing the symptoms. My Dr was not helpful, suggesting I didn't take Viibryd with the proper amount of food or something. I had to stop cold turkey because it felt like poison. That was two and a half weeks ago. Felt some improvement but mood swings and panic attacks still continue. Terrible med. Thanks for all who contributed to this thread. Waiting to get better.

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Did u taper down and if so how did u do it

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