Vilazodone for Depression User Reviews (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• October 30, 2011

Viibryd (vilazodone) "Third week on Viibryd--been on 40 mg for five days. I was on Lexapro but it seemed to poop out or my post-partum depression was too much for the maximum dose. Definitely did not like the diarrhea side effect as I have major stomach problems, but it does go away. I feel pretty good. Before the Viibryd I was experiencing weepiness and major panic attacks. Feel much less depressed and anxious. It seems to be working. Sleeping better too. I've been on antidepressants for 20 years (Zoloft, Celexa, Effexor, Lexapro). Hope this one keeps doing what it's doing."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 12, 2013

Viibryd (vilazodone) "i got on this medicine because i had some anxiety and depression. i have been on it for about a year n a half, and i have gained 40+ pounds. when i first started they said you dont gain weight, yeah right!!! i loved the medicine at first but now i am always tired and always have diarriah. its so inconvenet. i feel i need to switch but im not to sure what else will work. since i have been on almost everything else"

• Anonymous
• December 7, 2011

Viibryd (vilazodone) "After trying nearly every antidepressant on the market my doctor suggested I try Viibryd, so today was my first day of week number two. I took 10mg for the first seven days, had severe diarrhea, extremely tired (to the point I couldn't go to work or even get off the couch) and it did nothing for my depression. Today I started the 20mg pills, have much more energy, thinking clearly, not depressed at all, side effects did stop after the first 3 days and have yet to come back. Overall I'm going to stick with it I think this might actually work."

• screw...
• June 7, 2013

Viibryd (vilazodone) "I began taking this because Lexapro gave me weird bladder spasms and Prozac kind of zombied me out. Viibryd has been great from the very start. No side effects or discomfort, not weight gain, and sex is better (however my menopausal age is a factor in less or no desire sometimes). The only thing I notice is - I sometimes am not paying attention and not sure if I have taken it. So when that happens and I must wait a whole day before the next dosage - my mood can plummet fast! I also find that I will become really angry easily! Oh yes, occasional bad dreams - so keep a daily schedule and follow it."

• J-Ren
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 9, 2013

Viibryd (vilazodone) "Suffering from debilitating depression and anxiety for many years I've tried many meds that have very little effect and made me feel just emotionally numb. I tried Viibryd. My life has changed. The restless legs was definitely uncomfortable. But after being on it almost 2 years I only take 10mg every other day since it has had time to clear my head so I'm able to learn some life coping skills. Love me some Viibryd!"

• Missig
• May 11, 2013

Viibryd (vilazodone) "Viibryd has lifted me out of the depths and has helped me put meaning back into my life. It's not a miracle, however, it does lift the burden of depression to a point where I am capable of utilizing skills and coping strategies effectively. It's expensive and it's very very new. I experienced very mild side effects at the beginning of treatment such as mild nausea and migraine in addition to panic attacks that eventually went away (thankfully) but these symptoms dissipated within two days of each initial titration. I'm currently at 40mg and I'm feeling great. I'm one of the lucky ones I suppose as I have not had to try too many medications."

• Sano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2019

Viibryd (vilazodone) "I was prescribed Viibryd in 2013 to combat severe post partum depression. Within a month I was experiencing upward of 40 seizures a day—they would almost always kick in as soon as I laid down and shut my eyes. It’s been 6 years since I stopped taking it and I still have about 3 seizures a year. If I could make this drug illegal, I would. Please do not take this drug—it isn’t worth it."

• Cheri...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 18, 2013

Viibryd (vilazodone) "Viibryd has changed my life for the better. I now have more energy and a positive outlook on life. I've read of several people having restless legs. I,too, have this from time to time and I've been on Viibryd for almost a year now. (20 mg a day) I have found that exercise takes care of this problem almost completely! I still have very slight waves of dizziness and some GI problems. I've had the opposite problem that most people get on this med, that being diarrhea. I have constipation, but I just drink more water and eat more fruits & veggies which helps tremendously. The benefits of this med far outweigh the side effects!! Oh, I also have the very vivid dreams!! Very strange!!"

• boo14...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 9, 2013

Viibryd (vilazodone) "I have been on this medicine for over a year. Works very well for depression. The last few months the side effects are getting bad. The brain and body zaps are getting to the point were you don't want to go to sleep. You feel like you are awake but cant move or talk. "

• Anonymous
• October 19, 2011

Viibryd (vilazodone) "I have tried many different antidepressants over a 20 year span, I would be on one that worked wonders and after being on it for about 6 yrs, it would stop working. I was on Paxil and Cymbalta for 6 yrs each, my doctor switched me to Viibryd in August so I have been on it for almost 3 months now. I do not feel any better, in fact my muscle aches have increased tremendously and I cannot sleep. I have horrible night terrors. I have night terrors almost every night to the point I dread going to bed. This medicine is not working for me at all!"

• Anonymous
• January 9, 2012

Viibryd (vilazodone) "I went to my Doctor with main concern being sex drive. He suggested I'm probably very stressed. And I was, I have two small children. Welbutrin helped my sex drive, I quit stress smoking, and it suppressed my appetite. I just felt really unstable, and was lashing out. I took it for a couple of months then asked to change. I was given Viibryd. I was given 10mg the first week, 20 the second week, 40 the third. Everything was great until I started taking the 40mg. I took it for two days. During those two days I started having panic attacks that I had never experienced before. I thought I was losing my mind! I went back down to 20mg and things got back to normal and I love it! I did experience diarrhea for a while, I'm not sure if it was related."

• Myki
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2019

Viibryd (vilazodone) "I started taking it about 3 months ago. The beginning dose of 10mg was rough. Insomnia, fogginess, nausea, diarrhea. Kicked it up to 20 mg 2 weeks later. Took about a month for the insomnia and everything else to calm down. The upside was I noticed a huge difference in my mood within 4 weeks. By about the 3 month mark, I was feeling more normal than I have in years. I know this medication is not for everyone but it worked for me. I recently thought I have ADHD but it turns out there is such a thing as residual depression. Mood is improved but some symptoms like distraction and lack of motivation may endure. Just started 40mg this week and everything is going fine."

• Working...
• December 15, 2016

Viibryd (vilazodone) "My dr gave me two sample packs and told me to take all the 10mg tablets and once I was done I could go up to 20mg if I needed it, but I continue to get a prescription for 20mg and cut them in half so it lasts me twice as long. She told me I would have upset stomach the first night and that was literally the only bad side effect I had! I take it after dinner/before bed. Right away it made me feel more awake, able to handle things my stressors better, and gave me a general sense of well being. I can still get aggravated so I don't feel like a zombie, and I'm still able to have the big O. I am 36 and have tried 10 or so different antidepressants over the years since I was in my late teens and nothing has ever worked as well as this."

• stace...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 31, 2023

Viibryd (vilazodone) "I have tried different meds for severe anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and nothing worked. My doctor suggested back in May of this year, Viibryd, and it has changed my life. I was on 10 mg, and I recently had her do a med increase because I felt like I needed one. Well, this med works for me. I haven't gained weight on it, but lost about 50 lbs. My moods have been stable, but I still suffer from panic attacks from time to time. This med has been very effective for me. I feel like my old self again, but I'm also in active therapy."

• Susy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 5, 2020

Viibryd (vilazodone) "This is the worst drug ever. My low blood pressure has gone sky high ! Awful nightmares that you have fiery hot flashes with. My panic attacks are every night. I can’t breathe, I vomit ! No sense of reality. No sleep for a week. I’m scared of it being the same!!! I am on 10 mg and my doctor said I just go off it. I wonder if I can do it cold turkey!"

• zepick
• September 1, 2011

Viibryd (vilazodone) "I am feeling substantially worse now that I have been on Viibryd for about three weeks. I had been on Zoloft, which helped quite a bit but not as much as I hoped. I'll give Viibryd another few weeks."

• RVKie...
• February 5, 2014

Viibryd (vilazodone) "These reviews have confirmed what I've been thinking for a few months now. I've been waking up at 3 am like clock work, I'm irritated at the smallest things, gained 20 lbs and just feel down all the time. I was on Effexor and Zoloft for years until they stopped working for me so my Dr tried me on Viibryd. Worst move ever. I want to beat my fists against everything and everyone. Going to see him next week and demanding to be changed to something else."

• dpaw
• February 1, 2014

Viibryd (vilazodone) "I'd switched to Viibryd from Effexor XR October 21,2013. Transition was fine, 10 mg dose for a week I felt great..better than in years..up to 20, amazing..few side effects, soft multiple stools..not much more. Was going to stay at 20mg until I started having random anxiety attacks throughout the day. So took it to 40mg..what a nightmare! I turned bipolar, paranoid, and more anxiety. Back down to 20mg, was better for a bit, but now I have diarrhea daily and having 3am panic attacks. Seeing doctor this week, getting off Viibryd..sigh. I really wanted this one to work."

• dp142...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2015

Viibryd (vilazodone) "I've had wonderful results on this medication. A few minor side effects that pale in comparison to my improved mood, renewed energy, mellowness and more. I was weaned off Paxil for rapid weight gain, and on Viibyrd I am losing weight and feeling much more confident and positive. I do have vivid dreams, but honestly, I think that's fun."

• LisaM...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 30, 2015

Viibryd (vilazodone) "I started Viibryd -- 20 mg/day -- over a year ago, when going thru a prolonged low. Like alot of folks, I've tried many different things in 20+ years, gone thru the rollercoaster of titrating on, titrating off, having stuff work then stop working, etc. To my surprise, Viibryd has helped -- though the diarrhea and so forth were super annoying at first (then gradually abated). Unlike most anti-depressants, I could feel an effect within first week or two, even titrating very gradually. I recently went up to 40/mg. Mood brighter, helps clear up the brain fog. Various effects on body: deeper sleep, intense dreams, increased sex drive (almost annoying), as well as GI stuff. So far, so good"

• Nickn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2018

Viibryd (vilazodone) "I’ve been on pristiq for a couple of years and the last few months I thought I had something serious going on with my health. Upon getting blood tests done everything turned out fine, but the doctor mentioned it might be my anti depressant. I thought he was crazy. Then got swapped to viibryd. Long story short. I went from being unbelievably tired (multiple naps a day on weekends, falling asleep at my desk, could sleep 15 hours straight, etc), gained a lot of weight because I had no energy to workout anymore, was eating constantly, depressed to feeling amazing within ONE week of Viibryd. I have so much energy now, am working out, appetite went back to normal, am wide awake all day long, and couldn’t even take a nap if I wanted to. This is only with 10mg. Highly highly recommend it."

• Tried...
• July 18, 2013

Viibryd (vilazodone) "I have been on this medicine at varying doses. I'm taking 30 mg now. I've suffered bouts of depression and anxiety for many years. When I started this medicine I did the starter pack and thought it was great until day 4 of the 40mg. Had hallucinations while driving and luckily I was close to home. Passed out at home and had vivid dreams in a semiconscious state for about 7 hours, Called doctor and he said drop back down to 20. I have made a couple of attempts to move the dose up as it doesn't seem to be enough at 20. I've been hospitalized once with serotonin syndrome on day 21 of the 40mg. Brain zaps are the worst! Heat on top of my head is bad. Miss a dose even by a couple hours and anger and crying BAD. I am not happy with it now and plan to get off it."

• nkd
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2013

Viibryd (vilazodone) "I'm on the second week and I do not feel as sad and anxious. Upset stomach for a couple of days but is wasn't too bad. I was diagnosed with being homozygous for the 1298C MTHFR mutation. Anyone dealing with depression should be tested. The problem with having this mutation is you have a problem with methylation so you can't make enough dopamine and seratonin. Also you have a problem with norepinephrine and which causes anxiety. Defects on the 677 /MTHFR gene can cause bipolar and schizophrenia. To help with methylation need to take Methyl B12 and folate (not folic acid)... people with these defects can't process folic acid. That is why Dr.'s add Deplin to prescribed medicines. "

• Anonymous
• April 16, 2012

Viibryd (vilazodone) "I have suffered from depression since I was 17 and had my first child, I have tried Zoloft, Paxil and numerous other antidepressants over the years and none have helped to ease the depression. I have been on Viibryd since November 2011 and at first I had major cravings for alcohol, headaches, and the little electric shock things you feel at the base of your skull and down your neck, these symptoms faded within the first month and a half or so. I have now lost 30 pounds and haven't felt this good since before high school. I really feel like my old self again and I have even gone through some life-changing events (such as my fiance of 12 years leaving me) while taking the Viibryd, I was better able to cope thanks to this medication."

• 30...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2019

Viibryd (vilazodone) "I’ve been taking the Viibryd about a week and a half. Started at 10mg for 1 week then upped the dose to 20mg. I only had nausea the first day but I only ate two eggs before taking the dose. Since then I’ve had no nausea or any of the other symptoms people list. I always research medications before I take them and after reading reviews on here it made me nervous. I hope this helps other people looking into this medication that it’s not bad for everyone. I feel “better” than I did before so I am optimistic that the longer I take it, the better I will feel."