Viibryd Side Effects (Page 28)

What if any side effects are people experiencing on viibryd

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I too have these same symptoms. I have talked to my GP several times about it and she seems think it has nothing to do with viibryd. In fact I have been sent to a neuro specialist and even had to get an mri of my brain. Everything looks normal, yet no cause for my symptoms. It feels like a seizure and lightening in my head along with horrible night terrors ! I have also felt the zaps in my throat when swallowing cold beverages. I feel them in my head with any change in temperature as well. Has anyone else experienced this?

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I swear this is the meds of the devil

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Lol! That's why I've been sharing my story a few times a year (when I get the emails on replies/love this site!). There's just something really creepy about an FDA approved drug that is so wonderful at causing sleep paralysis & such lucid (scary side) dreams.

Being that I am a Vii survivor, I don't dig for new info, but for those who take it, feel free to update as many of the Vii convo's out there w/ an explanation from the manuf. as to their opinion. Or perhaps there will be a legal suit that I would participate in.

I've posted before about the drugs ability to provide more than just zaps while weaning. I would consider it more like electric shock treatment! Nuclear like explosions complete w/ sound effects & a bright orange glow, all while sleeping peacefully! It's a harsh wake up. I've dealt w/ those sleeping (myoclonal?) seizures several times a week since taking Vii.

Anyone trying to escape Vii, talk to your Dr. & try Prozac when weaning. Or maybe? Lexapro? After struggling w/ Prozac not helping depression after Vii, then Cymbalta for 18?! mos or longer...weight gain....& still not feeling better, I decided to try Lexapro. I had 2 failed attempts due to overactive & exhausting dreams & went back to Cymbalta. Knowing that I really need a med for GAD (or I really feel blue by dreary weather!), I decided to give Lexapro a 3rd try. I've been on it for many mos. now & it works great. Just 10mg. I can tell it works a little like Effexor or Vii. I never had scary dreams on Cymbalta & Lexapro is ok or I would've stopped it by now. It's from Aurobindo Pharm & I know I need to remain w/ that pharm co. I am so certain that my prior 2 tries on Lexapro were made my a diff pharm co. I just couldn't wake up rested after having dreams about the contents of my home in some alley & having to move the contents back. Or super intense flying dreams. Now I just dream about losing my car. Boring, but so happy w/ boring dreams! Lol. Good luck everyone! Only you know how crazy meds :) will work for you. But, our brains are more similar than you think & that's why side effects are so similar w/ every med. But you have to ask yourself why...w/ Vii & such gory bloody evil dreams?!

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Yes! Other than the throat symptoms, I have had all of those and my docs (gp and psych) have said it's the Viibryd. Since I stopped taking it, they have all gone away. Symptoms did get worse at first, though, so I wouldn't recommend quitting without the guidance of a psychiatrist who is familiar with Viibryd. Hang in there!

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Thank you Margie! I'm scared to stop, but I can't handle these side effects anymore. I'm going to talk to my Gp about tapering down.

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I take 40mg Vii and I've not had any bad dreams or anything. Been on for it 6 months and I think it's working for me.

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Yes o have had these exact symptoms!!! The brain zaps are powerful. Also with swallowing beverages! I don't know what to do! They cut my dose in half yesterday. I'm hoping this will resolve it.

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That is so strange! I have had the zaps in the back of my throat and head for so long! I have been scared of nerve issues for a year and a half now! I'm so relieved to know that it's just side effects!

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I too have experienced this sleep paralysis to the point of it even happening while I am completely awake. I never had an episode of sleep paralysis in my life prior to taking viibryd. I've noticed I'd have more frequent visits of sleep paralysis when I took the meds inconsistently. If you're going to remain on the medication take it as soon as you wake up and relatively at a similar time. I am 24 years old and have had joint pain ever since being prescribed viibryd. I quit taking it about two years ago. The night terrors were too unbearable. Either it made me completely schizophrenic or I was really seeing those shadows at night when I was paralyzed. I still to this day do not know. I haven't seen them since about 3 months after stopping viibryd. Look I hate bible bumpers .. and I'm not really a religious person.. But the only way those night terrors would go away was if I prayed and told them I was not afraid. I don't know if this is just some mind over matter crazy psychological phenomenon, or perhaps the medication just made me turn into a total headcase while I was on it... I know I may be a rare case and everyone is affected differently, but if I had to give advice from my experience: I would say get off the medication as soon as possible and stick to conventional SSRIs or perhaps nothing at all (certainly a better option than the things I've experienced on viibryd). Regardless, under any circumstance, DO NOT quit viibryd cold turkey, and talk to your doctor about how to taper off safely. I quit cold turkey and at one point had to be admitted to the ER with a blood pressure of 81/62, and my whole body had uncontrollable tremors. I know this sounds quite dramatic, but nevertheless it is completely true. I wouldn't give this drug to my worst enemy, and I still sleep with a nightlight next to me even two years later in fear of those things I saw on viibryd.

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Wait so you had dreams of the contents of your home was in an alley and then they really were in the alley and you had to move them back?

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I went to 10mg and I am back to feeling great. I guess everyone reacts to meds differently and I DO feel better on the lowest dosage. No more brain zaps or nightmares

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I suppose that every one's body is different and some have a lot of different side effects when they take Vi. I don't have any side effects of which I'm aware. To what kind of throat issues are you referring and what is sleep paralysis? I don't believe that Vi is a complete cure for depression, anxiety, etc.. I've never taken any anti depressant that totally cured my depression, anxiety, etc. I've taken Lexapro which made me manic; Cymbalta that compromised my body's process of elimination and Wellbutrin which cured depression, anxiety, etc., but made me blurt out things that didn't come out as I meant it. I used to have a lot of bad dreams on Vi, but my phyc upped my blood pressure medicine and the bad dreams stopped or else I now don't remember them upon awakening, I would recommend Vi. It has worked for me better than any other. By ALL Means, take your Vi in the morning after you've eaten. And I agree that you should make a point to stay hydrated. My late daddy was a pharmacist and he said any time you're taking medicine, your should be sure to drink plenty of water.

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Viibryd had been part of my daily medications regimen for almost a year now. It was prescribed for PTSD symptoms but, I also have diagnosis of Fibromyalgia, Chronic Depressive Disorder, Insomnia and a few others. The Viibryd I thought was a saving Grace Medication. It seemed to really help with the repetitive thoughts stemming from my PTSD. After almost a year though I realized there are many things occurring that I didn't link to medication due to the circumstances. My Fibromyalgia had been very live consuming add I have constant debilitating pain. I for the lady 6 to 7 months been experiencing excruciating pain in areas that were not bothering me as much Previously. Due to my Fibro and my only getting older I felt that it was just getting worse. But, my pain levels went from a CONSTANT 7.5 to 8...to surpassing 10 on must days. Previously I could take my pain meds at the point of waking and allow it to kick in for about an hour and then I had a little mobility in order to get out of Bed. Then it took another hour or so for my Joints to loosen up to where I could walk. So, usually after 2 hours from waking I was able to have some mobility with a 7-8 pain level. I understand that is pretty high for a constant daily level. I gave birth 100% natural and have had 16 epidural steroidal inj's into my spine without being Anesthetized because I had no insurance. I know pain. I have an EXTREMELY HIGH PAIN TOLERANCE. I also have to have my Spouse help me in and out of bed in order to use the restroom and helpmeup and down. He had to physically uncross or move my legs of i have been sleeping as my body goes rigid rack time i fall asleep and my kegs do not move on their own add of they are paralyzed until moved . I have never experienced this before nor have I had pain like I experience on a minute by minute and daily levels as I am having now. I am in the process of weaning from the Viibryd. I am praying this is going to be the change needed. I have pain levels that I can only Rate as a 10 on a pain level scale. But, I would rate it a 15 if I could.

It is so excruciating. I can no longer get up and down from the restroom myself most days. I go in and out of the Bathtub as scolding hot as I can make it as it seems to help for 15 to 20 minutes on average of 10 to 12 times in a day. General having to receive help to get in and out of the tub.i cannot go up and down my stairs workout help. So, if I do laundry. ..I can only do it when someone is home with me. In the beginning. ..I could scoot up the stairs on my butt. I can't do that any more because I can't use my knees to help push. I have excruciating pain in my feet and my toes up to my ankles to my knees being so weak that at many times they give out on me. My neck and back hurt so bad that it it hurts unbelievably to sit or stand and my fingers, Knuckles and wrists along with my elbows and shoulders ache ,throb and hurry so bad to just move them but, to have then touched even is unbareadable. I have NEVER felt passion line this in my life. I have been Suicidal now after being put on this Medication add OxyCotin twice daily and 8 Lortab 10s faint doesn't even touch the pain in this matter. I have been on pain medication for years from my Fibro. ..but, this pain is so different. It is not only pain within the nerves or tendons. This pain is in the depth of your Bones. You feel like ice picks or screwdrivers are being jabbed into your bones or that someone is prying the cartridge away from the bones. Then they throb. They throb so bad that you would rather not feel anything again in your entire life than have to feel this pain. I can't allow my own Child to sit on my lap. I can't hug someone without it hurting. I can't stand the thought of being intimate because my pain is so bad that I can't stand the thought of even being touched. But, when I do. ..the Medication doesn't allow me to climax anyways.

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Maria, what are your CRP & SED rate numbers? Have you had any improvement in your debilitating pain you've attributed to Viibryd? Have you ever been tested for Lyme disease or had an MRI of your brain?

I'm on 10mg Viibryd for 8 months for depression/GAD. It has helped all that but twice now in those 8 months, I've had shoulder, hip & knee pain. Never had before. Have seen a Rheumatoligist fearing autoimmune disease. ANA & some other blood tests negative. SED & CRP slightly elevated but I am also overweight & on blood pressure meds which can cause those numbers to be elevated. Rheum isn't too concerned & doesn't think it's neurological. This month I also noticed tingling (no numbness), in my shins, arms, face. Very mild but upsetting. Not sure that's linked to VI. It is apparently a common symptom of MS which is why I went to Rheum. Thought he might refer me to Neuro but not at this point.

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Hi everyone wondering my status...(I survived 8+ mos. of Viibryd & was my now retired [he was sick & tired of med! Ha!] Dr's 1st guinea pig to take Vii).

Joe--going back a ways...lol...it was my 1st try w/ Lexapro (perhaps a diff manuf. than who I have now / Aurobindo) that gave me such vivid & exhausting dreams. (Contents of my home weren't "really" in alley, but wouldn't that be something! Haha).

Tink--I can relate! You're far from alone! But, I highly doubt Viibryd will ever be discovered as the catalyst to joint pain. Or as we can say, "MS" like symptoms.

Regarding my status....yes, I did have an MRI of my brain after Viibryd!!! I've recounted my Vii story many times under medschat, because huge thx to this site, that's how I found out about Sleep Paralysis to begin with. So exact details are mostly forgotten & you'd have to read back. I was accused many times by a Vii taker of exaggerating my SP. hahaha. Ok. I wonder how it's working out for her. She went under several names & would post replies to herself to make Vii sound great. Just look at the actual "time" she posted, accent, & inconsistent misspellings. I've said for 2-3 yrs. that she must've been a pharm rep.

I did come down w/ horrible all over pain after Vii. My SED was 86 (very high) & CRP 58 (high). The daily pain is...well... interesting. And I do not take pain med. I am a 7 yr. 3c colon cancer survivor w/ oxaliplatin blessed peripheral neuropathy. First came more fatigue/narcolepsy like, then waking to pop rock sensations from elbow to fingertips, then in legs, then essential tremor, then mild trigeminal neuralgia (seeing dentist until ENT dx), major sensitivity to knees touching in bed or shopping cart barely touching the outside of each thigh (fibro!)...weird! (just to give you an idea), oh!!! & RA pain in hands.

I was given the MRI by neurologist right after Vii, because I had essential tremor symptoms. (ET) But, before you all think ET could strike, my maternal grandfather had Parkinson's, which same Dr. told my mother when she was dx w/ ET (affects her head) that my grandfather maybe only had ET. So did Vii aggravate my ET linked DNA? Possibly, but seemed to come on with Prozac.

I do say this all loosely....because I had cancer....have the PN.....I just really don't know how much we can consider Vii for BODY ACHES. We need more time & ppl chiming in.

I think that wraps up my status. Vii worked great for GAD. Oh, I was also taking a lot of Wellbutrin w/ Vii. BAD COMBO. "WB" can make anxiety really annoying. And late day Xanax necessary. Incase you do that??

Currently, I've had great success on 10mg. to 15mg. of Lexapro (by Aurobindo Pharm). I am prescribed 20mg. I don't cry & don't care! Haha. My hormones are prob so out of whack due to my age of 42, had chemo in past, & it seems like I suffer more w/ PMDD now. Ugh. But, of course, the diffuse pain...all over...is BAD. And I also have a high pain tolerance.

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In response to my new (long) post....I do have medical records to prove my all over pain...which of course, would be called Fibro, by Rheum. I also have Sjogrens, supposedly (haven't had lip biopsy & won't to rule out)....and I am just 1 of millions hit by Fibro.

No Lyme symptoms. No real Lupus symptoms either. I am very much clear cut Fibro. And I think being pretty much bedridden & dreaming about owning a hot tub or a deep soaker tub for elderly sums up my nights.

How any of this equates into Vii or ex-Vii, well, we'd need to hear from more ppl...& this is the site to post about it!

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soo, deciding that the side effects definitely outweigh the perks of viibryd I have weened myself down to a 1/4 pill (so now at 10mg) for the last 2 weeks and still taking my Xanex when needed. I am planning on doing a complete cleanse to be sure it is out of my system and not sure where to go from there.. any advise on non medical solutions? I have tried yoga, meditation, but my anxiety does not let me relax for either

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To Tink, I have porphyria and the pain you described as coming from your bones, feeling like the cartilage is pulling away from the bone is the same discription I have described to my Dr's. The throbbing "bone" pain can be an ongoing uncomfortable 3-5/10 or extremely painful 8-10/10 on painscale. ONLY Tyl#4 x1-2 q4hrs until pain "dissapated" works for me.

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Do chelation therapy treatments. . It's non medication cleanse

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side effects that I have encountered are brain spasms when drinking any liquids, horrible night terrors.

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