20mg Vs 40 Mg Of Viibryd (Page 3)

I have been on Viibryd since Nov 1 2011. I began with the started pack (10mg/7 days , 20mg 7days then 40 mg). After being on it for 2 days my anxiety was TERRIBLE on the 40mg. I am now on 20mg and feeling pretty damn good...better than I have in years. Psychiatrist has agreed to keep me on 20mg and we will re-evaluate later.

My question is: are any of you on 20mg and staying there? If so, what are the pros and cons? How are you feeling...does it feel like that dose is enough?

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R u still on viibryd

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R u still on viibryd how long did it take to work for u what do u suffer from depression anxiety ?

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Thank you for your post...just reading your words made me feel better! I have been on "pristiq" for probably 3 years now - just recently went from 50mg to 100mg - I have the starter PAC for Viibryd - my doctor gave it to me to try - I'm glad I've found these reviews before trying...hope you are still doing well?!?

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Are you going to try the viibryd may I ask why your looking to switch pristique is it working for you!

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Hey this was REAL helpful. I love this mediciine and started with the 10, 20, and 40 pack. I haven't felt this good in YEARS, but I think the 40 is a little strong. I feel nausea but I thought it was sinus problem. I really like it but the 40 is a little strong. I am 54 yrs old and heavy weight. Wish their was a 30mg. Anyway I'm going to go to 20mg for a while. thanks everybody. Also as a sidebar, I haven't been smoking! Yay!

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Just dropped back to 20 mg last week, as I found 40 mg TOO much for me, but I tend to be a little drug sensitive. Two aspirin for everybody else is only one for me, etc. So this was not a surprise and think I'm still seeking a 'level' point on 20 mg., but think it'll be fine.

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I'm currently on 20mg which is a great level for me. I did visit my physician about the bloating which I immediately noticed because I have an athletic build. My physician prescribed for me Dicylomine also 20 mg an interesting enough the belly was gone. Speak with your Doctor and explain the side effects from the Viibryd. He should give the Dyicyclomine a shot for you. Happy travels with your meds.

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Boopy how long did it take for the 20 to work

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2 days at the most. Since starting 20mg I'm also noticing small little white heads here n there. I'm.going to see a dermatologist to see what I may be able to use for it.

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Hi Becky,
I just started cutting my Viibryd 40 mg in half because the higher dose made me angry all the time, but I have some concerns re cutting the 40's in half' Viibryd is a coated pill - at all dosage levels, so if you cut one in half, you are removing the coating and I think that will have an effect on how fast the meds are absorbed and on what part of your gut the meds are absorbed in. My sweet doctor gave me several starter packs before I started taking the daily 40 mg (I took the higher dose for about 6 weeks - mean-city... do not give that woman a gun.) Anyway, I would ask around about the wisdom of cutting the pills in half. I certainly am going to do that.

By the way... it seemed to me that the pills in the starter pack worked better than the ones from the drug store - anyone else feel that way?

Good luck!
Curtiosity

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Hi again...I had posted that the 40 mg was too much for me and dropped back to 20 mg...which didn't seem to be quite enough. Discussed this with my Dr. who agreed to try a combo of 20 mg. and 10 mg in the pm = 30 mg. Seems to be working! Just wanted to share! Still have some 'days' now and then, but anticipate this will subside as I move forward, re-engage more with activities that I enjoy and try to be more social and less isolationed. It's all good and I'm hopeful.

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I started Vibryd starter pack in November. I have taken many different antidepressants in the past 30 years. I was on cymbalta when switched to Vibryd. I felt better within a week. The loose school has been the only side effect but has gotten better. However once on 40 mg for a couple of weeks, I felt zombie-like. I went back down to 20 mg and like it much better.

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I haven't been able to take ANY psych meds since my heart attack cause of the heart meds but then Viibryd came out! My dr gave me a starter pack and I did the first week at 10mg then the 2nd week at 20mg and felt GREAT!!! I called my dr he said stay at 20mg to prevent a manic episode (I'm bipolar) and it is AWESOME!! It's been months and no weight gain plus I found a hidden benefit: I get migraines from chocolate but on Viibryd I'm eating M&M's by the big bag and NO WEIGHT GAIN OR MIGRAINES!!! My only issue is the cost. With Medicare it's too expensive but my dr gives me sample packs and I either take 2 of the 10 mg, half of a 40 mg or a 20 mg. I LOVE my dr!!!

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Cutting in half with a pill cutter so they are equal sized doses are the same as taking 20 mg pills. I can't afford the meds so my dr gives me samples and I cut the 40's in half

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Has anyone heard of a company called Genesight? I company is a god sent. My mom has had depression for almost 2 years and has been on every med you can imagine. This company does genetic testing to find out what meds will work in YOUR system and what will not. When we got her results back it showed all the meds she had taken were not right for her system. There were only for that were right for her and she is on it now and has had very little depression. What she has had has been mamagable. They can do so much of the work for you. This is a fairly new test so make sure you ask for it. No seeing if this med works to find out it does not then to go on an other. This is a god sent.

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Where can you get the test done and how much does it cost what med did it tell her would work for her

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if you go to the site and call the number they would tell you where in your area you can get it done or you can have your Doctor get into this and they can do it at their office. I am the one who asked my moms Dr. About it. She had not and went to the site read all about it an signed up for it.

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Yes, I have been taking Viibryd for a year now. It has made a major difference in my life. I could not take the 40 mg due to excessive anxiety. But have been taking 20 mg with wonderful results, though now after a year, I find that it is not helping nearly as much. I asked for and got increased to 30 mg, using one 20mg and one 10mg but really can't tell much difference, so I am going to try going to the 40.

What concerns me is what happens when your body gets used to the 40mg? Does anyone know? Isn't that the maximum dosage? This has been an incredible year for me - I finally know what it is like to feel "normal" in the sense of having energy and joy in doing daily things and little depression. Though after a year I am struggling with depression again.

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Omg. Thank you everyone. I started 40mg vibryd two weeks ago and feel awful,light headed, dizzy, like a wave of nervousness rushing through my whole body. Im going to cut then in half and try that cause that seems to have worked for many of you.

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Update, it has been two weeks on my increased dosage to 40mg daily. I have read about others feeling anxious and decreasing the dosage. I've had the same feeling when I started Viibryd, all over the place. However, no where near depressed or in a quandary. I'm finding myself organizing parts of my life that would normally fall by the side. I feel in another week or so this will level off as when I first started this medication. In my opinion by far this is the best additive to my meds that is working in years. The bloating is a battle I agree. I workout with an athletic build and by far bloating not in my script. It's being alive and actually getting out that ranks higher on my list. I did see my regular physician prescribed dicyclomine 20mg for intestinal gas. Whatever, it works just be prepared to burp or ehem, but truly only air. Best to everyone needing answers..

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