Viibryd Reviews (Page 36)

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

Thanks!

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Don't give up! Your story is similar to so many that had improvements. This Vii is working for my GAD and I am much better since May when I started it.

It is so important to eat the best healthy foods, less sugars and junk stuff. Natural foods, not boxed up and stuff.

Exercise, even if walking with a dog, for whatever can be done is helpful. Socialize with people that can help.

Try some supplementss, like Flaxseed Pills at Costco. Take Vit D. Niacin pills and B12 shots can be good.

Hot baths, jacuzzis, and stuff like that is important.

Listen to music, dance even...

People that fight back with the right things can lick it or greatly feel better!

Good luck.

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YOU GUYS MUST BE HARDCORE TO TAKE ALL THOSE MEDS TOGETHER!! I HAVE BEEN ON 10MG VII FOR A MONTH NOW. TWO HORRIBLE WEEKS OF SIDEEFFECTS AND FINALLY STRAIGHTENED OUT AND FELT WONDERFIL...GREAT... ...FOR TWO WEEKS...THEN I STARTED BRUISING EASILY GETTING RED PINPONT SPOTS UNDER MY SKIN....THE BEGIINING SIGNS OF INTERNAL BLEEDING THIS DRUG AIN'T WORTH THE RISK YOU ARE TAKING....THERE IS NOT ENOUGH EVIDENCE, NOT BEEN ON THE MARKET LONG ENOUGH TO REALLY KNOW WHAT ITS LONG TERM EFFECT IS...BUT I CAN BET IN THE LONG RUN THIS DRUG WILL BE TAKEN OFF THE MARKET OR REWORKED. TOO MANY SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS!!!!!!!!

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The drug has been under development since 2005 with the normal rigid trials. It was FDA approved Jan 2011. I am watching Google for any professional stories about dangers and such. Nothing seen.

Sure, various patients report side effects that causes some to be too sick and worried and they drop out.

I am not noticing any side effects at all.

But, any drug can eventually cause issues.

This SSRI is really not chemistry wise different from other SSRIs, in that it has an additional compound to deal with anxiety. It is compared to Paxil plus Buspar in composition.

So, I would urge everyone to rely on professionals as much as possible on side effects and make a good decision based on facts and not fears.

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I agree with Joe. If you are not feeling bad enough to need a medication you probably will not last long with the side effects. Most of these drugs have side effects. Some last two weeks. Some are for the duration. One's ability to tolerate it depends on one's desire to feel better. Many of us have used all the other drugs and are left with this. Because my side effects were so severe I started back on Prozac, my very first antidepressant that I started with 20 years ago. Ultimately most people will plateau and have to change drugs. So we are back to trial and error. You have to really be seriously needing to feel better to go through this process, otherwise it will not be worth it. Sometimes people find that they are not as bad as they think when they start into the medical system. That's fine too.

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Also Joe, as you know and I have said over and over. Most people that get on forums are having problems. I started this thread because there wasn't much info anywhere....and wow look what is has come to be...lol

I have asked my doctor several times and no one has had problems from their office....

There are many that this med works for....Yay!!! I love it too!

I hate that so many are having problems, but one will find that with most anything. Even thyroid meds...any kind of med is different for all people.

Just curious....for anyone that likes this med. Have you ever tried low carbing? I tried once and it made me sick with the Vii. I have always low carbed so I would love to try again and am going to start back in a few days. It was early on when I started taking the Vii that I tried to get back on the LC. So I thought I would give it another shot.

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Very excellent points. I agree.

I stopped eating meat in June 2011 for the first time in my life. I will eat fish and dairy, selected kinds, for protein.

I saw the Movie Forks and Knives and it impacted me so much that I gave up burgers, steaks, bacon, pork chops, chicken, turkey, etc, etc.

I know I feel so much better health wise. More veggies and fruits and nuts and good oils, like Olive. It is like a Mediterrean Diet as much as possible.

So, I am high carb, but gobs of fiber. I am slim, age 63 and have great energy and activities.

I know I am way better off with Vii than other drugs I tried. But I am doing so many other good health actions, I know that impacts things good for me too.

MDD can be beat, plus anxiety too.

Thanks for starting this thread.

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I needed to let out this is a rough life that only we who suffer from it understand....im scared but i want to try it, i had 2 docs bring this one up to me so i figure why not....ive been through this much trying something new isnt going to kill me....if it doesnt work i tried if it does then GREAT! ......im just so tired, ya know

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I'm glad u started this. Because, even, my doctor admits to not knowing much about Vii. It made me feel better but the side effects were horrible. So I stuck with it and the side effects have subsided for the most part. My doctor did add abilify which I'm not happy with. So for now i'll stick to just the Vii.

Thanks for all the postings cuz it has made a huge difference reading bout all the good and bad about Vii.

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I stopped taking Viibryd, it made feel to spacy and unable to think clearly. It did numb my feelings down a bit, it felt like I was wearing a full body life condom. It made the really bad feelings not so bad and the really good feelings just ok. I prefer to feel human and mildly depressed instead of a feeling like a disconnected robot.

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There are many SSRIs to choose from, at least your dr. has many to offer. Some work better than others for certain people.
No reason to struggle with MDD because in most cases there is a good med to take. I know of people are doing okay even with the old prozac, which is pretty cheap to take too. Good docs eventually work to find the best med for you.

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Hey everyone, I was taking 10mg Lexapro and 150mg Wellbutrin for severe panic disorder and depression. I've had some side-effects, while not earth-shattering, kind of ruin my world...they are the weight gain and sexual side effects...my doctor is weening me off of lexapro and wellbutrin and putting me on viibryd...does anyone know what effects i should expect when going off the two that I'm currently on, as well as if viibryd is good about handling the same issues as the former without those life-altering side-effects?

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When I was on lexapro a few years ago, it made me hungry like crazy, even though I am not normally hungry in my senior age (63) now. It went away. With Vii, I did not ever feel hungry. However SSRIs tend to lift spirits, where people may eat and drink more for that reason. So, it is a battle to count calories like a hawk and stick hard and fast, especially with this time of year.
On the sex side, lexapro also hampered reaching a climax, but not being aroused or a normal libido, as that part was okay. As you may know, SSRIs are given to young men to combat premature climax. But Vii presented no interference with the libido, arousal, or climax.
Vii is claimed to be superior in these two catagories.
If I had one criticism with Vii, is it has tendered to make me more disinterested in gym workouts which I used to do all the time. Now, I don't feel interested. Ditto for a few other things which now are less seldom I do as before Vii.
Yet, overall, the trade off is a winner for me overall. My problem was PTSD and GAD, with mini panic attacks. Those symptoms are greatly reduced, but not 100% gone, while on 30 mg of Vii. I have been on it for 1/2 year now.
Good luck and it ought to do some good for you over Lexpro. BTW, start with 5mg for the first 3 days, not the 10 mg in the starter pack. That is to cut down on any possible stomach upset.

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When I started taking Vii I kept my Wellbutrin. Tried to go off it but had problems after a couple of days. I have never had problems going off Wellbutrin before, so I knew it wasn't withdrawals....think it was just the two that I needed. Really don't know why you would take lex and Well and then go to only Vii....seems you would keep the Well too.

MG...glad it is working out!

Stormy....not everyone has all the side effects. If you have read my post you know mine weren't the gi problems, mine were the sleep and sp problems...but the best problem (side effect) was that I was able to drive again without panic attacks!!! Yay!!! Oh and on another discussion on here there is a sleep paraylis with Vii discussion. Someone gave scientific information on the subject....very interesting...

And thanks Joe....you have given much info on here.....

When I was on lexapro many years ago....I just didn't like it cause I felt lifeless...

Everyone try to have a great day!!! :)

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I get the same tics im on week 3 and also 27

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Starting day 4 of 10mg viibryd, had some diarrhea on day one and stomach ache/dizziness but some of that could be withdrawal from lexapro. Haven't experienced any severe reactions like some people are talking about i.e. crazy dreams and the like. Hoping this works!

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Nic I hope it works for you too!!! Good Luck!! and Merry Christmas!!

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Looks to me that you are starting off with some of the well known early initial side effects. Hope they are mild, as that is the case if they happen for most people. My doctor said at the beginning take 1/2 of the inital pill in the free starter pack for 3 days. So, I did that and I did not have side effects of this kind.
I have been on Vii for 6 months. The best SSRI I have ever been on. Pleased and happy with it. My struggle lately is to remember taking the pill, since, often I am feeling so normal that I am forgetting about it.

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Day 5 and so far my body seems to tolerate it well, I felt more side effects and just out of it when switched from celexa to lexapro which says a lot! Sexual function also starting to return! It's been a while :) Still have dizziness and headaches now and then nothing major. Sleeping ok with what i'd say is normal dreaming.

Will be interesting to see how I feel when fully adjusted. will keep everyone posted.

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Good to know this. Stay active as much as possible and one trick I found good is to just do a lot of walking if there are ever any symptoms that are beyond usual. I will go out for 1/2 hr or longer walk and listen to something on the ipod, etc. Just good to get mind off of any junk troubles that are bothersome. Sometimes I will do 2-3 walks in a day/nite if need be. I am age 63 so that works good for me.

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Well i'm at day 10 on 10mg of viibryd, so far so good seems like I'm more clear headed and more alert, don't feel so bogged down like Lexapro made me feel. I actually can feel some human emotions now. Day 4 and 5 from switching from lex I noticed a nice increase in sex drive but now it seems to be returning to how it was :( has anyone experienced an increase and loss and hopefully another increase when starting viibryd?

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