Vilazodone and Anger: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Sic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 22, 2019

For Major Depressive Disorder "On Viibryd, I had stomach cramps, insomnia, and angry outbursts. I have taken every pill there is for MDD, I think. This is the first to help me get out of bed. But, it makes me nervous and sick. I wake up every hour or two. I wished the side effects were not this bad. I can't continue taking this medicine, plus it costs me $135.00."

• Von...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 22, 2016

For Major Depressive Disorder "Suicidal in early 20s - previous control found with counseling, Zoloft, Effexor, no other drugs giving much or lengthy control of disease. About 2 years ago, began Viibryd - quickly brought up to 40 mg dose. Still have dry mouth and some diarrhea (so bad at first it actually turned into IBS for me) and continue with daily headaches and queasiness, though no weight gain as others reported. In the last 5-6 months, have noticed a sharp increase in sudden unexpected crying with no ability to stop, and now more aggressive feelings and an increase in suicidal ideation, which I have not had for many years. Very surprising and frightening after all this time (40 years since diagnosis). Will wean off this drug soon when/if I can find a doctor to address these issues."

• kim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2016

For Major Depressive Disorder "This medication is terrible. Right away, I was experiencing nausea every day. I had blurred vision, and I felt like I couldn't think very well. My brain was all foggy. I craved sweets and carbs all the time. I took it for a month and gained about 15 pounds. I also had the most extreme, horrible, vivid nightmares where I was afraid to close my eyes, and sometimes I felt like I couldn't wake up. I woke up covered in sweat with a racing heart, frightened. I also got brain zaps, where it felt like my brain was being electrocuted for a second. I feel like I turned into a monster on this drug. I was filled with so much rage and anger, and I hated everyone and everything. I would have times that I just broke down crying uncontrollably. So I switched."

• DbL...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 2, 2018

For Major Depressive Disorder "My update... I have now been on Viibryd for about 5 months. Had anger/anxiety until I added a low dose of Cymbalta. This has been a perfect combination! I’ve had NO depression/suicidal thoughts AT ALL, which is amazing for me. Have since joined a health club, work out, interested in activities, hobbies. Have even wondered if I could work once again for the first time in 8 years. I still do have a fear of going downhill once again as I have a long history of severe depression/suicides. I pray that I can remain as well as I feel now. Thanks to Viibryd."

• DbL...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2017

For Major Depressive Disorder "Less than a week ago, I reviewed Viibryd. Called my doctor as I am so confused about this medication. She says give it at least 6 weeks to work, which is ridiculous. This medication has some good effects, doesn't cause sexual problems, I'm getting a lot done around the house, energetic, excellent concentration, but I'm a nervous wreck, sleep 2 hours at a time, horrible nightmares now about people ganging up on me, and I'm swearing at them in anger. Ruined my relationship with my adult daughter, and she cut me out of her life and my grandchildren's. I'm perfectly fine until I'm not, uncontrollable rage, suicidal feelings (won't act on them, I hope), cry, sob uncontrollably. Sopping wet with sweats/chills during my sleep, nasty to my husband. Stop or stay on?"

• Kar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2021

For Major Depressive Disorder "I've been on Viibryd 10 mg for about 5 months in combination with Wellbutrin XL 150 mg. I've been reading that this is a 'duplicate therapy,' meaning both drugs have almost identical side effects. I have horrible insomnia and a lot of anger. I was on Wellbutrin years ago and never had any problems. I believe discontinuing the Viibryd 10 mg altogether would be best. I felt a slight boost in my behavior during the first week, and that's it. I don't feel any better. Actually, just more 'blah.' Any thoughts/suggestions?"

• bre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2016

For Major Depressive Disorder "My doctor weaned me off of Fetzima and onto this drug from hell. The loose bowels are very annoying (I had two feet of my colon removed 8 years ago, so perhaps I am super-sensitive). I'll start taking Pepto Bismol or something, see if that helps. I have every side effect. I am mean, nasty, aggressive: you name it, I have it. The good side is I am sleeping much better than I have for 50 years, and I have a bit of energy, which I love. But my depression is hideous. Because I have had some improvement, the doctor says stay the course; I'll feel better in three more weeks. We shall see."

• Dia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2018

For Depression "This medication is the worst. Not only was it ineffective for my depression, but it caused fits of anger and rage. I have asked my doctor to replace it after only thirty days. It is an expensive ripoff. It should be removed from the market or, at a minimum, dispensed with a cautionary side effect warning."

• Dia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2018

For Depression "This medication is the worst. Not only was it ineffective for my depression, but it caused fits of anger and rage. I have asked my doctor to replace it after only thirty days. It is an expensive ripoff. It should be removed from the market or, at a minimum, dispensed with a cautionary side effect warning."

• Ari...
• December 21, 2019

For Depression "Awful medication! I have used Effexor XR, Cymbalta, Lexapro, and Celexa in the past. They worked well until they didn’t. I started on a dose of 20 mg Viibryd and was to titrate to 40 mg, but after five days, I am done. I have a lot of stressors in my life right now and am very depressed, but since taking this medication, I have felt suicidal and incredibly angry. I stopped taking it and will never take it again. Ever!"

• Cin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2021

For Major Depressive Disorder "I have had a great deal of stressors over the last 4 years. This has led to a diagnosis of MDD. I have taken many different depression/anxiety meds as well as trying a couple of mood stabilizers. Nothing has helped long term. I realized that most of these meds either don't change my depressive state or I become very depressed, lash out, and I'm suicidal. I haven't been on anything for about 6 months. Seeing a new doctor, and he suggested we try Viibryd and gave me a sample. WHAT A MISTAKE!!! I felt good the first day, then started becoming sad. Ended up lashing out at my husband and teenage kids by the evening of day 4. Day 5 was a nightmare day. Anger, depression, wanted to just leave my family, and felt very suicidal and self-harming. I was not able to work the following day. I stopped immediately. Although I am still agitated, I feel like today I could cry at the drop of a hat, but I'm not wanting to lash out or be suicidal. Worst med possible for me."

• Hes...
• September 24, 2013

For Depression "This medicine was a disaster for me. I was doing fine on Celexa, but my primary doctor started me on Viibryd. I had crying spells and was short-tempered and unpleasant. So I saw another doctor, and he advised that I get off - but phasing out gradually. It took me months to get back to normal. It totally ruined a European trip I had been looking forward to during the cold, long winter of 2012/13. Needless to say, I dropped this doctor."

• jay...
• March 2, 2017

For Major Depressive Disorder "Absolutely horrible experience. I would wake up every night at three, having an anxiety attack thinking I was dying. Several nights, I experienced strange, vivid dreams. My depression and anxiety increased immensely, and suicidal ideation set in hardcore. Beware of withdrawals! I have never had so much anger and rage in my life. Even after two weeks, still making my depression worse, as well as anxiety. Do not take this drug."

• jay...
• March 2, 2017

For Major Depressive Disorder "Absolutely horrible experience. I would wake up every night at three, having an anxiety attack thinking I was dying. Several nights, I experienced strange, vivid dreams. My depression and anxiety increased immensely, and suicidal ideation set in hardcore. Beware of withdrawals! I have never had so much anger and rage in my life. Even after two weeks, still making my depression worse, as well as anxiety. Do not take this drug."

• Gul...
• November 19, 2019

For Depression "After changing from a Viibryd dose from 10 mg to 20 milligrams, my side effects are severe. Extremely detailed dreams, tiredness, anxiety, nausea, headaches, chills, muscle stiffness, short-tempered, dizziness, overall awful feeling. Happened both times I tried to increase from 10 mg to 20 mg."

• Osb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2017

For Major Depressive Disorder "I've tried quite a few antidepressant meds over the last 20 or so years, and this one is the worst. I've had nausea, bad abdominal pains, bloating, diarrhea, and intensified anger and rage. After the first week, I contacted my physician's office because I was feeling worse. The nurse contacted me back and said the doctor wanted me to continue the medication because I hadn't been on it long enough. I've been on it for almost a month now, and I'm getting off of this trash. This stuff shouldn't even be on the market."

• Cat...
• December 29, 2019

"This was the third med I tried for generalized anxiety. This was somewhat effective, but it made me eat nonstop (and the first two weeks of being constantly in the bathroom were not fun!) It was like I couldn’t control myself. I gained about 12 lbs in about two months, blood pressure up, and was feeling angry. After I switched meds, I lost a few pounds and felt more like myself. This was not the med for me."

• Hap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2022

For Depression "Started taking this after Zoloft, which helped my anxiety and mood fluctuations but not my depression. I think I took 10 mg for 1 to 2 weeks, then 20 mg for the same. Then jumped to 40 mg. At first, I took it in the mornings as directed, but it made me uncontrollably tired by mid-morning, so I switched to at night. I had mild nausea/diarrhea in the morning, but it eventually subsided. The first time I noticed a problem was with a skipped dose. I experienced vivid (scary, being attacked by rabid mice) nightmares and sweating. (Never had either before). Drenched 2 separate shirts. I don't feel depressed, but now I feel manic, I only sleep 2 hours a night. I never feel tired on this medication but have to lay down with my 2-year-old for her to sleep, so I get a bit. I feel angry, mean, my skin feels itchy, but like under the surface (it's getting worse the lower I drop my dose). Terrible 45 days."

• Emm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2018

For Depression "I was on this medication to help with anxiety and depression. Within the first week, I went to being very angry, heart racing, and huge mood swings. I wouldn’t recommend this drug. I got off of it right away, with my friends and husband telling me how different I was. I have tried three different meds, and this one was by far the worst."

• Dot...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 15, 2018

For Depression "Didn't notice any benefits after 8 weeks at 20 mg. Viibryd did cause me to have anger and rage attacks. I was on Lexapro for 16 years prior to switching to Viibryd. Lexapro used to work wonderfully! Doctor is now switching me to Prozac."

• rli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2021

For Depression "Gave me night sweats as soon as I went to 20 mg (common for me with SSRIs). I couldn’t even recognize myself on this med. I became extremely angry and irrational, started fights with all of my loved ones, I was mean and filled with guilt, which led to suicidal thoughts. This was the worst antidepressant I’ve ever taken, it turned me into the opposite of who I am."

• 198...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 22, 2021

For Major Depressive Disorder "The only medication that touched my depression. I have MDD and GAD and have been on lots of cocktails, tried newer medications and therapies, and nothing has worked this well. But when it was working, I would have horrible sleep paralysis and brain zaps if I didn’t take it at the same time each day. I put an alarm on my phone and take it at the same time around 7 PM. Unfortunately for me, though… I think I have a depression breakthrough. I had my second child two and a half months ago. And the last few days, I started feeling depressed again with crying spells, irritability, anger, you name it. My doctor is having me take half a pill extra to see if it helps, but to no avail so far. I can’t believe this is happening. I don’t want to go on another medication and do the trial and error game with no success. I’m so scared and disappointed because I thought this was my miracle drug."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2017

For Major Depressive Disorder "From day one, yes day one, I turned into an irritable, annoyed, aggressive person. I gave it a week, thinking my body was just adjusting. I stayed 'raged', we'll call it. Talked to my pharmacist, she recommended that I not keep taking it. I feel much better off of it. Will try something else."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2017

For Major Depressive Disorder "From day one, yes day one, I turned into an irritable, annoyed, aggressive person. I gave it a week, thinking my body was just adjusting. I stayed 'raged', we'll call it. Talked to my pharmacist, she recommended that I not keep taking it. I feel much better off of it. Will try something else."

• Ken...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 4, 2021

For Major Depressive Disorder "Hear me out, I feel sick every day, and I don't know if it's this or what. I've noticed through years of being on this medication, all it did was get worse. My depression is still so bad I feel like I'm taking this just because the bad effects when I don't take it result in me feeling yuck all day. Side effects when wearing off/not taken: • zombie-like • red eyes 24/7 or just eyes that make you look so bad. • super exhausted even if you sleep for hours • numbness • nightmares • can't nap during the day without the medication wearing off and you feeling horribly after • less appetite • high risk of addiction or just reliance even though they claim it's not 'addictive' • takes hours to kick in • itchy everywhere • anger or mood swings go crazy!!!"