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Viibyrd

Posted by lorraine3 @lorraine3, Mar 9, 2018

I would be very interested to learn of anyone's experience with Viibyrd. I had been taking Paxil for years, but it was no longer working. I am a lifelong anxiety sufferer, and after doing some research, thought Lexapro might be best for me. However, doctor strongly believed Viibyrd was the way to go, so I switched to 10 mg Viibyrd one week ago. The side effects have been awful - brain zaps, vertigo, GI issues, nausea, brain fog. I have read that these side effects will not last forever, and that if you can get through the first horrible few weeks, the drug is a lifesaver for many. Can anyone in this group with real-life experience of Viibyrd comment? Thanks.

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icwborn | @icwborn | Apr 13, 2023
In reply to @icwborn "I have just been pit on Viibryd. 10 MG every other day to start. I have..." + (show)
@icwborn

I have just been pit on Viibryd. 10 MG every other day to start. I have a hard time with any medication because I usually end up with all of the side affects. I've had 1 dose and it caused diarrhea. Today is my 2nd dose. I'm going to try to stick it out and see.

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So far on Viibryd my diarrhea has subsided. I took my first 3 doses at night after my largest meal as my Dr instructed and stayed awake all night. Today I'm going to eat breakfast and take it this morning. I can't say I feel any different as far as anxiety or depression yet but I'm only taking 10 every other day. For the first month. It does seem to give me a lot of energy!

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