VIIBRYD Reviews (VILAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 2.6 (379 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare VIIBRYD with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR VIIBRYD | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Depression | None so far | While it may be too early to tell, I switched from Lexapro to Viibryd and I feel like I'm doing a lot better. I have less anxiety and I can tell my sexual dysfunction is starting to go away. | M | 27 | 2 weeks 40 MG 1X day | 6/23/2011 | 5 | Depression | None, other than I was going off my other depression meds and would get brain zaps, but that happens when ever I change depression drugs. | It is the best drug I have ever taken for Depression. No sexual side affects at all, actually increased desire and ability. | M | 50 | 3 months 40 MG 1X day | 8/1/2013 | 5 | Depression. Anxiety | Increase in appetite.Some insomnia. | I was taking Lexapro and Lamictal. My Dr. changed the Lexapro to Viibryd. Noticeable positive differences. More positive attitude, increased sense of humor, anxiety seems easier to control. Most importantly to me has been the elimination of the negative sexual side effects I had with the Lexapro and the dozens of other medications I have been on. | M | 58 | 11 weeks 40mg 1X day | 12/28/2011 | 5 | Depression, depersonilization | I've been on SSRI''s for over 15 years. I also suffer from a slight dissociative disorder, related to PTSD, and most AD I've tried help with the mood, for a while, but the side effects have always exacerbated the dissociative stuff, and the anti-depressant effect ultimitley wears off, leaving me feeling detqched andlike a machine. For me the experience with Viibryd has been entirely different and tremendously better. The initial side effects can be a little harsh (namely the diarrhea), but ultimitley I feel much better particularly with he dissociative stuff. To put it simply I haven't able to cry in years and with this I can cry at all the moment a person should cry, namely human moments. So I feel much more human and that my dissociative symptoms have alleviated, which for the latter is significant, as no other medication has been able to do this. A lot of the reports for this are very negative or very positive, which leads me to wonder whether descriptions by the former are drug company propaganda please give this a try and try to withstand the seemingly harsh initial physical side-effects; they went away for me. Best antidepressant I've ever tried. | M | 38 | 3 months 40 mg | 7/24/2012 | 5 | Major Depression | diarrhea and probably sexual dysfunction. | Been taking antidepressants for 13 years now and this is the only drug which has seemed to work for me. | M | 29 | 9 months 40 1X day | 7/11/2012 | 5 | Depression & Anxiety | Midly upset stomach when going from 10mg to 20mg, but then no issues moving up to 40mg. Some night terrors - waking up from a deep sleep with a feeling of impending doom - but it has always gone away quickly. | Finally! A depression medication that is actually working! I've tried just about everything over a 13 span: Welbutrin, Effexor, Zoloft, Lexapro, and others like it. Even some stronger options such as Lithium and Nuvigil. Nothing worked to any noticeable level and the side effects were as much an issue as the depression and anxiety in many instances. I've been on Viibryd for nearly two months and am amazed. The depression that always seems to be following me (like the Abilify commercials) has disappeared. I saw a substantial improvement after just 3 three days, and it has been mostly positive ever since. It does not leave me with a "caffeinated" feeling or render a "drug induced false happiness". Things just seem more NORMAL. What a great feeling to actually feel like getting out of bed, going to work, taking a walk, going to the mall with my family, or whatever. I finally have hope again, but can't help but be nervous that it will stop working. I'll cross that bridge when I get there (if it ever does). For now, I'm just enjoying being alive again. | M | 44 | 60 days 40 mg 1X day | 11/28/2012 | 5 | Intermittant Explosive Disorder | Mild GI distress, sort of like cramps, decreased appetite, which is great, slight dizziness and slight blurred vision, which I'm guessing will resolve with time. Also feels like my heart is racing after a few hours but it goes away after a few more hours. BP and pulse are normal though. I'll take these side effects over my IED ANYTIME! | So far this stuff is working great for me. I have been dealing with IED for years now, and tried Cymbalta for a couple of years, but it seemed to lose it's effectiveness over time. Got off the Cymbalta, and even with slow tapering, the withdrawal was pretty rough. The IED returned so now I'm trying Viibryd. I felt better the very first day on 10mg. My Dr. gave me the trial pack to taper to 20mg and stay at that, but I think I'm going to stay at 10mg since it's doing the job for me at that dosage. I can't remember the last time I was always happy! | M | 50 | 4 days 10mg 1X day | 6/21/2013 | 5 | To get off Effexor | A little diarrhea at first. Went away quickly. | Wonder drug. After 15 years on Effexor and almost complete sexual dysfunction, I am a new person. The sexual side effects are about zero and it works for D as well as the Effexor did. Absolute miracle. | M | 59 | 6 weeks 20 1X day | 11/10/2012 | 5 | Major Depressive Disorder | At first intestinal disturbances, unable to sleep, high heart rate, uncontrollable erections, speeding, increased mood, increased motivation, able to drink alcohol more, increased appetite | This drug has had nothing but positive effects on my life and my depression. It may not be for everyone but it works wonders for me. | M | 20 | 10 months 40 MG 1X day | 12/11/2012 | 5 | Depression, Anxiety, OCD | None bad enough to mention that haven't gone away already after a week. Only side effect I have now is I talk loudly in my sleep, so much so I wake myself up. The dreams are incredibly vivid, but not nightmares. ONLY side effect I have... talking in my sleep... lol | I have tried every SSRI and antidepressant for years. Prozac has been my best bet for the past several years. I heard about this new one, I asked to start it. Before I finished the trial/start-up pack, I started to feel better. So much so I asked my doctor to write me a Rx to continue. I believe at about week 4, I have never felt so good in my life. Anxiety has almost all but left my system. I do not constantly worry anymore. I have such an increase in confidence now. I am very social and have found myself participating in social events and going to gatherings etc... without any coaxing or persuation. I even attend the gym more now. | M | 41 | 6 weeks 20 1X day | 8/27/2013 | 5 | Fast rapid cycling bi-polar disorde | Weight gain | Taking it in combo with Lamictal. Before Viibryd I tried so many different anti-depressants - amitripiline, effexor, Prozac, and Cymbalta (word of warning - don't mix Cymbalta with Victoza - it's an automatic puke 7 hours after you ingest the Cymbalta). Viibryd has continued to work while the others lost their effect after a year or so. I still get some hyper manic episodes, mine only last a few hours, but the viibryd /Lamictal combo really works well for me. I don't get any depression episodes at all since I started taking it. The only problem was that I gained about 25 lbs. Otherwise it's been a godsend. | M | 58 | 4 years 40 mg 1X day | 6/27/2014 | 5 | Anxiety and Depression | None really | This drug has been a miracle for me. Zoloft stopped working after taking it for 10 years and I slipped into depression and severe anxiety again the last two years without realizing it. Took this and very quickly got relief from the depression but esp the crippling anxiety. This med works amazingly well for both anxiety and depression plus there's no sexual side effects. I hope it keeps on working. | M | 7 | 9 months 40mg 1X day | 6/10/2016 | 5 | Depression | No side effects yet.I had genetic testing done to fiqure out what medicine is the best for me & my body so the chemicals work correctly.And viibyrd was the top choice.I was taking a doctor recommended anti-depressant & it was making me worse by the day.I got my mouth swabbed & the test shows what medicine is the best,medium, & very bad for my brain & body.I would rec getting genetics testing done to tell what your body needs for your condition.Will save you money,many side effects, & testing different meds to get the right 1 | M | 36 | 10 days 20mg | 12/1/2016 | 5 | Depression | No side effects yet.I had genetic testing done to fiqure out what medicine is the best for me & my body so the chemicals work correctly.And viibyrd was the top choice.I was taking a doctor recommended anti-depressant & it was making me worse by the day.I got my mouth swabbed & the test shows what medicine is the best,medium, & very bad for my brain & body.I would rec getting genetics testing done to tell what your body needs for your condition.Will save you money,many side effects, & testing different meds to get the right 1 | M | 36 | 10 days 20mg | 12/1/2016 | 5 | Depression & Anxiety | The basic stomach issues first week | The only drug that really worked with NO SIDE EFFECTS AFTER 25 years | M | 45 | 2 years 20mg | 2/15/2017 | 5 | Severe Clinical Depression | I have hed no side affects from taking this medication | Viibryd has helped me immensely in controlling my depression. It, combined with therapy has helped me in dealing with my depression. | M | 63 | 7 years 40mg 1X day | 9/27/2017 | 4 | Clinical depression | Starting out diarrhea was pretty bothersome for about a month. Other than that no clinically significant side effects...and had NO sexual side effects | Viibryd worked very well for me...and I've tried pretty much everything else...however when I decided to go off of it, it did cause (at least for me) a particularity severe and long lasting withdrawal syndrome even tapering down very slowly...I am getting through it but the withdrawal is pretty awful...anhedonia, severe fatigue, severe issues with being able to concentrate nightmares, extreme irritability and anxiety...and just generally feeling like crap like I was in a fog all the time...take this into consideration and discuss it with your doctor if you plan on taking it long term. | M | 30 | 8 years 40 mg | 6/13/2019 | 4 | Depression/anxiety | Difficulty sleeping, when i switched from 10mg to 20mg diarrhea and nausea | Looking through these reviews, I would advise anyone not to let them convince you to start or stop this medication. I see plenty of DONT TAKE THIS reviews based on their experience. I would say it will be different for each person,, and of course if the side effects are awful and borderline dangerous, talk to your doctor about switching from it.. While I am having some unpleasant side effects at the moment, mentally and emotionally I feel like it's working well for me. I can't see myself continuing this medication if the side effects persist, but I've read they usually only last a week or two. | M | 33 | 11 days 20mg 1X day | 8/7/2020 | 4 | Depression | Sleep paralysis nightmares, but went away when took med in am, serious weight gain, fatigue, diminished focus and cognitive function, lost of interest I most things, sugar craving. | Was much more effective in regards to ending depressive episodes, and I am almost consistently in a good to neutral mood. Also it didn't affect libido like other meds. But the fatigue, loss of mental clarity, weight gain and high cost are making me rethink my choice. | M | 52 | 8 months 40 mg 1X day | 10/18/2020 | 4 | major deppression | my tinnitus is worse......im getting off the viibryd for that reason......to me its the same as lexapro | same as lexapro but 8 times the cost.......goodbye viibryd | M | 54 | 2 months 25 1X day | 11/2/2015 |
VIIBRYD (VILAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE): Vilazodone is used to treat depression. It is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and partial serotonin receptor agonist. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. FDA Approval Date: 2011-01-21 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)