Viibryd 40m, Increasing Anxiety? (Page 3)
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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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Yes, Beck. . please see response from Judy

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I am an older person (female 74 yrs.) Taking Viibryd for about a month after being on Lexapro. Started right away on 20 mg. for a week, then I took 40 for a few days before noticing the most awful feelings. (crying jags, anger bursts, insomnia, odd dreams, feelings of impending doom, the first sympton was an all red left eye for days. Have tried to immediately wean myself, am down to 5-10 mgs. daily now. Wish I could just quit taking it, but I must follow thru on weaning, I believe. This is a terrible med. I am large (250 lbs.) should be able to take dosage, but I want off and now! Nothing I am experiencing in life warrants this awful existence on Viibryd. In my opinion you are playing with fire taking this. Please God, help me.

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I just started Viibryd a 2 days ago,Iam really scared about this and just want something safe or harmless to use,I have enough problems..I am so tired ofdepression and crying would like to feel normal..been on paxiel for a hundred years and just doesn't work anymore,did a salesman talk my Dr into to trying this on us or what is the truth? thanks for your time..

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Yes, I have noticed the same thing. I too am prescribed 40 mg of Viibryd and I have begun to notice that if I go more than 30 hours between doses my anxiety returns and I simply don't feel that good. Somedays I have taken just 20 mg if it is late in the day and I have forgotten to take my morning dose or if I have slept late, and the 20 mg seems to do the trick. Too, I've let my prescription lapse and have had to get by on 20 mg for a few days in a row and even then 20 mg seems to do the trick. But I have begun to make it a point to not miss my morning dosing for fear of having a few uncomfortable hours. It does concern me that if I ever have to stop taking Viibryd that it would be an unpleasant experience. I guess the key would be to reduce the dosage very gradually.

Having said all of this, I have been on many different anti-depressants (Effexor, Paxil, Elavil, Zoloft) and without a doubt Viibryd has been the most effective anti-drepressant for me. When I begaa titrating my dosage I actually stopped at 30 mg because I had such a positive response. I kind of wish now that I had stayed at the 30 mg dosage. However, my physician encouraged me to go to 40 mg. And I must say that I feel even better at 40 mg than I did at 30 mg. But it is a little disconcerting to feel so dependent on a drug for my positive mood.

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After taking the starter kit and one month of 40mg, I'm being removed from Viibryd immediately. Obvious mood swings, anger, hostility, racing thoughts, increased depression, sadness. I'm prescribed 225mg Effexor XR to counter any symptoms I may experience while I withdraw immediately from Viibryd. I was taking 300mg of Effexor XR daily but felt that it may have lost its efficacy. It was a walk in the park compared to this.

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Wow! I saw myself getting uncharacteristically angry and nasty with people and could not wait to get the stuff out of my system. It is scary not to feel in control! I think it was the closest that I ever want to come to being bipolar. But for some it is the relief they have been looking for for years. Unfortunately there is no way to know in advance and the personal experience of Viibryd can be grueling.

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WOW! Kim...I couldn't have said it better myself! You described EXACTLY how I feel if I miss a dose. I feel crazy, desperate, SEVERELY depressed. I've missed it twice and both days were 2 of the worst days in my life. I couldn't find any grounding whatsoever. It was if I had been transplanted to a different world. I cried and cried and cried. I'm starting back on lexapro tomorrow.. cold turkey. Oh and Viibryd DID NOT help at all with my anxiety. I think it's actually worse. I quit effexor cold turkey and went straight to Viibryd with no problems. I'm praying I can do the same with Lexapro. Again.. tomorrow will be my 1st day off Vii. This med is the WORST drug on the planet. I do not recommend!

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My memory totally left. I was standing people up, missing appointments...just awful. I have never taken any antidepressant that wiped it out entirely. That is really disconcerting.

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@Beck,

Based on my research, you should tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: numbness/tingling, tremor, restlessness, inability to keep still, difficulty concentrating, confusion, memory problems, weakness, unsteadiness, pounding heartbeat.

Get medical help right away if you have any serious side effects, including: unusual or severe mental/mood changes (such as agitation, thoughts of suicide), bloody/black/tarry stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, easy bruising/bleeding, seizures.

With that being said, I would DEFINITELY speak with your doctor as soon as possible!

You can learn more about this drug on the page for Viibryd Details

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Yes! Have been taking viibryd for almost 2 years. If I miss one dose, I feel horrible! I have severe panic attacks and immediately feel extremely depressed. It's like an impending doom feeling. I feel CRAZY when I miss a dose.. It's the absolute most horrifying feeling. Im fine as long as I take it every day. I have noticed that it does not work for anxiety at all! My last sri I took helped with anxiety. I hoped viibryd would get an indication for anxiety but I don't think that will ever happen. I want to get off this medication!

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