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 |
| 4 | depression | Feel much better psychologically but have gained 20 pounds. No weight loss with Nutrisysterm or no carb/no sugar diets. Most of the weight is in my midsection. Getting dressed and not being able to wear my clothes is stressful. | F | 53 | 6 months 20 mg 1X day | 7/16/2014 | 2 | depression | GI issues as I ramped up, then vivid dreams, then itching when I missed a dose, then itching when I was due for a dose, then itching before I was due for a dose, itching was SEVERE, trying to wean now and itching is terrible. | Side effects build over time, itching is difficult to deal with, did not impact sex drive though like other SSI's though which was nice but not worth the itching. Weigh gain was neutral in beginning but changed after about 12+ months on medication. | F | 46 | 2 years 40 mg 1X day | 6/30/2014 | 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 | 4 | 60 | 1 days | 6/26/2014 | 1 | major depressive disorder | HATE HATE HATE Viibryd! The first 2 months seemed great, now starting my 3rd month, I get EXTREME panic attacks, night terrors, cold sweats, confusion and dizziness, and my skin crawls like ants are on me! Tried stopping for 2 days, withdraw was HORRID. I got what I'd call brain zaps at night that would jerk me awake. Resumed taking it, til I can get to my Dr tomorrow to hopefully get on something else!! | F | 26 | 3 months 40mg | 6/25/2014 | 1 | major depression | I Switched From Celexa And On The 2Nd Day I Was Out Of Touch With Reality. I Started T Become Very Angry At Everyone For Resolved Pas Hurts. By The 24Th Day On Viibryd I Was Paranoid, More Depressed, AngrY Person. I Did Stop The Medicine For 2 Days Throughout That Time AndShould Have Stayed Off Yet I Am GlaThed I Tried It Twice Because I Know It Was Viibryd. My Husband And I Threw Away The Bottle And My Family Forgave Me. I Am Back On Celexa And Have Had Betters Days With The Depression And Am Not That Ugly Person. Worst Side Effect Out Of Any Of The 10 I Have Tried In My 15 Years Battling Depression. Hope This Helps Anyone.If You Feel Different Stop Taking It Please. | F | 41 | 4 weeks 30 | 6/24/2014 | 1 | anxiety and depression | I was having emotional outburst and anxiety. I also felt itchy at the 2 month mark. I switched back to my Lexapro and I feel so much better! The withdrawal from this medicine ( viibryd ) was horrible and it almost cost me my family. I was so mean to everyone and couldn't control it! I ran to church Sunday morning and had them pray for me and the pastor anointed me and from that moment I have been at peace with no outburst at all for 2 weeks!! Thankyou Jesus!!! | F | 49 | 2 months 40 mg | 6/18/2014 | 4 | Anxiety | Stomach upset, diarhea, weight gain, tiredness | F | 39 | 3 months 10mg | 6/12/2014 | 1 | MDD | Began having emotional outbursts, crying about anything. After my dose was due the next day I could almost feel it. I was jumping down other peoples throat until I took that dose. It had to be taken the same time everyday. Then after about 2 weeks my scalp and face became itchy. I thought It was my shampoo or soap. Come to find out Viibryd has hidden "skin crawling" side effects which didn't become full blown until the two month mark. That was it I am now day 3 off of it and it is the worse medication withdrawal I have ever had in my life. This medication did nothing for my depression, increases my anxiety and insomnia. Also caused unneeded skin crawling side effects, not to mention weight gain. STAY AWAY from this drug... Not worth the side effects! | F | 26 | 2 months 40 mg | 6/4/2014 | 5 | anxiety | No side effects to speak of. | F | 35 | 2 years 20mg | 5/31/2014 | 5 | Depression | When I began taking vybrid, I experienced diarrhea for a good 2 weeks, that subsided. I was able to get outside of my head and it changed my attitude about everything I took more chances and was less fearful. I had some instances of great anger, and aggravation. I also gained 35 pounds, and experienced night terrors, I would feel like I was waking but being held down which was very scary. I am great full that it pulled out of my depression and I can't say I wouldn't take it again. The negative effects were something I had to go through to get out of that depression. I am currently off the meds and taking nothing in its place. I would recommend this med but would suggest other ways to heal along with them because you can not take these pills too long. I am still working on losing the weight. | F | 36 | 1 years 40 | 5/24/2014 | 2 | anxiety | I was perfectly calm on Viibryd for a yr & a half then i developed side effects, Dizzy, Forgetful, Foggy headed, almost to the point to where i cant perform at work. Now trying to ween off Viibryd, down to 20 fine but still symptoms, then slowly down to 10 & immediate anxiety on day 3. F#ck, back up to 20 cuz of anxiety. Talk to Dr. Try down to 15mg, slowly going down. Apparently Viibryd was SOOOOOO effective that without it, my brain goes in to PANIC, ANXIETY mode. I feel HOPELESSY stuck on Viibryd. We should all take legal action against the drug companies... | M | 40 | 2 years 40 MG | 5/24/2014 | 4 | depression | Initially, loose stools and stomach upset as I got used to it and a few brain zaps. Throughout, vivid dreams, sleep paralysis, night terrors zt times (could never take at bedtime). Itching if I missed my dose by 30 minutes or more, horrible itching if I skipped a day, constant mild itchy all the time now. | I chose it because I couldnt reach an orgasm on Lexapro and gained weight quickly on Lexapro. Viibryd didnt impact sexual function and weight gain didnt start until I was on for a year. Now with the itching, weight gain, and sleep issues, it isnt worth it and I am trying to wean off but that is very hard to do. Bad headaches, ore itching, vivid dreams, food cravings, and sleepiness where I just fall asleep in the middle of the day. | F | 45 | 2 years 40 mg 1X day | 5/19/2014 | 3 | anxiety and depression | loose stools, agitation, irritable, | Started taking viibryd after coming off of 20mg of lexapro. Wasn't sure if I should go up on the lexapro or start a new drug. The first week on 10mg wasn't that bad. When I got to 20mg, I started getting very edgy , irritable and had difficulty sleeping even with a sleep aid. I am thinking of going back down to 10mg? Wondering if anyone felt ok initially and worse as they increased the dosage? | M | 44 | 14 days 10-20mg 1X day | 5/10/2014 | 4 | Anxiety | Low side effects stomach aches if taken on empty stomach. Worked pretty well but some of my OCD rituals came back still sometimes just as bad. One dose was too high the other doses where too low but I would recommend this to any body with OCD or depression | F | 25 | 4 months 40mg | 5/8/2014 | 4 | major depressive disorder; anxiety | Gassiness, insomnia (but I'm used to not sleeping), occasional mood swing and DECREASE IN APPETITE which I see is relatively uncommon for most taking viibryd. I have been on many antidepressants and have undergone ECT for depression. I found that viibryd started to work within a few days and over the last 4 days, significant mood improvement and motivation. No diarrhea or nightmares for me. | F | 46 | 9 days 10 1X day | 5/8/2014 | 1 | situational depression and anxiety | Severe abdominal cramping, vomitting, uncontrolled shaking, tremors, muscle cramping, headache, brain zapping, electrical shock feelings throughout body, dizziness, aggitation, feelings of dispair, suicidal thoughts, insomnia. | F | 50 | 3 days unk | 5/8/2014 | 3 | Severe Depression | rather disappointed based on what I had heard about this drug. | M | 60 | 225 days 40 mg 1X day | 4/22/2014 | 2 | anxiety, depression | very severe constipation, had major pain in abdomen, had to go to ER to get relief at 3 in the morning. Did not help the constipation but made it less painful | It was OK at 10 mg for 4 weeks. Not good after moving to higher doses. Very expensive | M | 71 | 20 mg 1X day | 4/22/2014 | 4 | Depression | severe diarrhea during first days and dose changes. Stayed on 20 mil, that side effect went away. Others: lack of interest in food. I have lost 15 lbs. I have very vivid dreams although most are not unpleasant, some auditory illusions. (hearing things!) while in twilight sleep. | I walk around with a smile on my face and am being told that "I am a different person" by coworkers. I feel ready to engage in conversations and social activities. Happy and healthy. | F | 46 | 60 days 20 1X day | 4/19/2014 |