Viibryd Reviews (Page 44)

Going to start it tomorrow. Anyone else taking it, and if so, how do you like it?

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Thanks for the tip Carol... I am going to start splitting the dose up now... how long was it when you started noticing more stability emotionally? and how long was it when you began noticing hair falling out? I just started 40 mg and seem to have no big side effects moving up... but have been feeling a bit anxious, but I'm not sure it's the meds... thanks

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I started feeling better after about 8-12 weeks. I only started splitting the dose maybe 3 weeks ago, but it has helped w/ the withdrawal and the light headedness I felt after first taking the 1 dose. My hair started falling out probably w/in the first 3months but seems to have gotten worse. Maybe the splitting the dose has contributed to that. Not sure. Anyway, I feel great emotionally and really hate to stop taking it, but it's that or I'll be bald :-/

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...i initially thought it was okay--but lately it seems that it is affecting me as a stimulant (which is UNACCEPTABLE--i can't even drink 2 cups of coffe without wanting to crawl out of my skin). i figured since they are not time-released, i could break them in two, but i don't know what to do. just changed doctors--one from a short-term program, and one that is useless--and my next appointment with a prescriber isn't until august 1st... what to do, what to do???

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JMB,
I am sorry that you have had such a horrible time on Viibryd and I hope you find something that works for you. You need to remember that not everyone reacts the same to medication. I have been on everything imaginable & Viibryd is the only one that has ever worked. It gets rid of my depession within days. It has been a life saver for me. It is much better to share your experience and not go on a crusade against Vii. It could be a life saver for someone else too.

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carol--you mentioned hair loss--which i don't recall seeing as a side effect in the literature, but today i was coloring my hair and i don't know if i'm imagining that my hairline looks like it's receding! where did you see the loss? initially i thought it wasn't happening as i haven't noticed any extra hair coming off, but now i'm worried...

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Anyone else have trouble with weight gain on Viibryd?? I've never been very sensitive to weight gain with other meds... but I seem to have put on 10 lbs. in 3 weeks... and my stomach is so bloated, I look 6 mos. pregnant. I also take Lamictal... could it be the combo? They say Viibryd shouldn't interfere with weight gain... I'm going to be really bummed if I find something that works for me mentally/emotionally only to have to quit because it makes me grow 3-4 sizes and I can't fit into any clothes! :(

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Just goes to show how differntly these meds work on diffrent people. I am losing weight. But the side effects will have to get unbearable for me to give Viibryd up. It works wonders on my depression. In the past, I have used it for just a few weeks, start tapering down and stop. This normally keeps the depression at bay for months.

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It is crazy how meds affects everyone so differently... I agree about the side effects being really bad to give it up... and a few pounds would not bother me, but if I keep adding weight like I have that would be an unbearable side effect for me... if it stops at just 10 lbs. I'm OK... but as it is I have to buy some new clothes... we'll see how it goes... not giving up on it!

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My hair is coming out all over but you can really tell upfront. My ponytail is half the size that it used to be.

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I've been on Viibryd for about 7-8 months and no weight gain for me.

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No problems with hair falling out from the Vii....but just to make sure, yall may need to get thyroid checked. Stress and different meds can effect it. Course yall know that I have been on it since 7/15/2011. I am hypo/hashi also. If you do get your thyroid test. Most likely they will only go by the tsh test, unless you get a good doc. Make sure they do an antibodies test (for hashimotos autoimune disease), free t3 and free t4, and the tsh. If you tsh is over 1.5 to 2....then you do have hypothyroid problems. Though most docs go by normal, which could go up to 5. They have changed it to 3 most places. But insist and look up all the info you can. Many people have thyroid problems they don't know about, and hair falling out is a big symptom....along with tiredness and weight gain....

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Well gonna try to post again. I don't understand why my post had to go througjh the moderator. Some of you may need to check your thyroid. Many of you have all the symptoms......

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good advice... I have Hashimotos as well...

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Absolutely agree with hair loss side effect. It was incredibly bad for me. I was taking Viibryd not for a long, maybe for 2-3 weeks in October 2012. It worked as a chemotherapy for me - unbelievable rate of hair loss, diarrhea. I wish my hair grew back after I stopped it, but no... Now, on June 2013 my hair stay thin and scare that I can see my scalp easily. I am still so mad at it! I reported this side effect to my psychiatrist and since then I even stopped seeing her or other psychiatrists so that not to get into trouble like this any more when they prescribe NEW CRAP like viibryd and you trust them and take it. Loss of at least 1/3 of my hair - nothing like this made me so depressed and unhappy before. Be careful!!!

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I had the same problem but only the severe knee pains. Joint pain resolved after weaning off the med.Been off for about a year.

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re: the hair loss--i seem to be experiencing it as well. i do understand the thyroid thing--but WHY would i only experience hair loss AFTER taking viibryd??? THAT'S what i'm confused about. well, have appt. w/primary on the 30th--hopefully i'll remember all the things i need to ask...

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Still taking Viibryd with great results...but just figured something out! Yay!

I just figured out something I think. I have had brusing problems in the last couple of weeks. One of my arms looked like I had gotten beat up...lol..Course just playing with my dog. Anyway I heard a commercial on another medication about taking aspirin and could cause more bleeding or bruising! Whalllaaaa....Now I know what the easy bruising is for. I had forgotten that brusing if taking aspirin was one of the side effects. I have been taking bc's quite a bit the last couple of weeks. I haven't had one in a couple of days and my bruises are going away....So glad (or I guess anway) to know that's what it was. I have noticed it before when taking bc's.....just never figured the connection.

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well, thyroid is fine--it's time to start reporting the hair loss as a side effect to the pharm co. and the fda...

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I've been taking the Viibryd since May. I've gained forty pounds since I started. No thyroid problems. Doc refuses to believe that Viibryd is causing it. I don't take anything else. I feel great and I'm actually happy! Haven't felt that in a long time, but now the weight gain has for me down and buying bigger clothes. :(

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I've been taking it since May. I feel great! My depression is pretty much gone. I do experience anxiety from time to time, but it's not as intense. The only thing that bothers me is the weight gain. It's not listed as a side effect, but from what I can see, I'm not the only one. I hope it helps you!

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