Viibryd Questions (Page 3)

Is Viibryd effective on anxiety disorders?

Does sleepiness when taking Viibryd in the morning decrease with time?

I am a new user of Viibryd and getting ready to step up to 40 mg in 2 days. I have taken other antidepressants for several years with generally good results other than eventually they become less effective. So far my side effects have been manageable. But for the last two days I've been so sleepy... read more

I am about to start Viibryd. When is the best time of day to take this to avoid insomnia?

After a great 7 year run on Zoloft with Lamictal, the Zoloft had pooped out. I'm going to start the Viibryd and step down on Zoloft over a week. The worst thing I can do when I'm down, is lose sleep. I was also interested in the effect on libido? Right now I have zilch. When I miss doses of my... read more

How long does it take for Viibryd to start working and how long does the nausea last?

I've been on Viibryd for 12 days 7 days at 10 mg, now on 20 mg. The second day on 20mg I woke up n felt good, I actually wanted to get out of bed n do my make up n go to work. I felt good all day mentally. Still nauseous, but didn't mind cuz I didn't feel depressed. But last two days no motivation... read more

Has anyone lost hair on Viibryd? Does it grow back?

I've been on a small (10mg) dose of Viibryd for 3 months. My hair is falling out badly. My doctor has taken me off it due to this as well as it not being very helpful - daily crying. I am hoping my hair will grow back. Any help from anyone who's been through this is greatly appreciated.

Does Viibryd really cause weight gain? I?

I was on Celexa for 5 wks & I gained 14.7 lbs so ystrdy my dr gave me a sample back for Viibryd. After reading some comments I'm quite worried about weight gain! I have a rare thyroid disease & my weight changes every 3 yrs (seriously). I lost about 90lbs since Dec 2009 & really need to take off... read more

Does Klonopin affect your ability to concentrate and focus?

I tale 1 mg 4 x a day and I'm not feeling like I used to.My husband says I'm not listening when he talks(I don't absorb what he's saying).I am also on 20 mg of Viibryd.I take medicine for migraine prevention(Verapamil 40 mg) and Restoril 30 mg for sleep and amitriptyline 7 mg to help with Migraines... read more

Can I cut the 40 mg viibryd pills in half?

Third week of Viibryd. gas, bloating, weight gain?

I feel great on Viibryd, but I have gas, bloating, gained weight and can't stop eating, Will these side effects go away??? Or am I going to blow up like a balloon???

Splitting up the dose of viibryd ?

Hi, yesterday was THE lowest day I've had in years! Almost off the Effexor & on only 5mg of viibryd. I saw my doc. We agreed to stop the Effexor ( still on low dose lexapro) & increase my viibryd to 10mg. Last night I decided to take 5mg along with sleepy meds, slept fine. Woke up & took another... read more

How do you get insurance to pay for expensive drug Viibryd?

Today my new primary Dr gave me sample pack of Viibryd. I told her that my insurance wouldn't pay for drug but she said well you've tried many of the others so it should. My B/C medicare plan only pays for generic. Any ideas or do I call tomorrow and get different drug. In the past I've taken... read more

Viibryd - Does the nausea go away the longer you are on the medication?

The Viibryd seems to be helping my depression but I continue to have nausea early in the morning and throughout the day. It does seem to get better late afternoon and in the evening. I just started with the 40 mg dosage two days ago. I take my medication in the evening.

Switching to viibryd and getting off of zoloft for aniexty and depression?

My doctor is tapering me off the Zoloft and putting me on viibryd. I was taking 50mg of Zoloft and now I am taking .25 mg of Zoloft and 10mg of viibryd. The Zoloft was not working for me. I am on day 3 of this taper and I can deal with the the loose stool and upset stomach but what I can't deal... read more

Viibryd - What if I cut the 10mg pill in half could I get the same results and less side effects?

The doctor gave me a trial sample, 7 days of 10 mg and 7 days of 20 mg. I tried it last night and it today I felt worse, agitated with diarrhea and fast heartbeat. i would like to continue it, but in smaller mg.

How long does Viibryd stay in your system?