20mg Vs 40 Mg Of Viibryd (Top voted first)

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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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My doctor just started me on viibrd. I've taken everything under the sun. I've read many posts about the drug, most were posted last year. I take wellbutrin 300mg/day. I don't know if its doing anything or not.
Has anyone had good results with viibryd over a long period 6 months or so. Does the drug cause weight gain despite the fact the mfg. saying it doesn't. This is very important to me.

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I have been taking viibryd for 7 weeks. Started the sample pack and on day 3 of 10 mg. felt tremendous relief from major depression and anxiety.Went on to 20 mg. and got the brain zaps just upon drifting off to sleep. This side effect went away within a few days. I did the 40 mg. for 2 weeks and found 3 hours after taking it I was tired, unmotivated, craved sweets like an alcoholic craves liquor and later in the day caused extreme anxiety. I went back to 20 mg. (cutting the 40 in half) anxiety waned...but still lethargic 3 hours after taking 20 mg. I now cut the 40 mg. in quarters take 10 mg in the morning usually about 7 and 10 mg. 8 hours later.20 mg. total for the day. I now sleep well (at 40mg. I had horrific night sweats) Appetite is down..no sugar cravings...stomach problems, gas and heartburn gone. I am happy and sad when it is appropriate (if that makes sense) not the flat dial tone feeling I have experienced on other antidepressants. I hope this will be helpful to others out there and that you will experience the relief and happiness we are all desperately seeking.

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I started on theviibryd starter pack over a month ago for anxeity.10mg for 7 days then 20mg for 7 days. Then the 40 mg. After being on the 40 mg for about 10 days I started to feel very anxious and out of sorts, a little nausea too. I took 4 more pills and continued not feeling well. I decided to cut the pills in half and go back to 20mg dose. The very next day I feel good again. It is helping cope very well now after 3 days back on 20mg. My Dr. called me about another matter and I told her about it. She says well stay at 20 for a little while then try to go back up to 40. I think i'll just stay at 20mg. My body rejected the 40mg this time and I just think its way too strong for me. I tried effexor before the viibrid and 7 hours after taking it, I developed a severe headache with nausea and then vomiting. My pupils were also dialated from it. I won't take those ever again.

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I have a similar question. Almost a month on Viibryd. Began starter pack. Doctor told me to go from 10 to 20 and stay there and see her after 30 days. Went from 10 to 20mg, and now splitting the 40mg in half. The 1st week or so on 20mg was ok, but now getting enhanced anxiety related to way too many things. I went on this primarily for anxiety and I feel like it has magnified it. My memory is a bit foggy as well. Is it realistic to go back to 10mg of Viibryd and stay there or is it that if you can't handle 20/40mg that you should simply not be on Viibryd ?

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i have been on viibryd for 6 months and i have tried to increase dose to 40 twice..both times after only a few days of taking the 40 i felt horrible..both times when i returned to 20 i felt good again..i have been on anti-depressants off and on for over 30 years and this is the only one that actually makes me feel normal..i feel exactly how i should feel while taking 20..this is the first time i have had a medicine actually help..the only side effect is a very irritable bowel..i have to be prepared to use the bathroom after my first meal of the day..this is a small price to pay for a medicine that helps me so much..if you dont count the bowel thing this is the only anti-depressant that has helped without side effects..

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Hi Photochick,
I decided to dose myself down to 20mg Viibryd from the 40mg I was on for over 2 weeks and feel pretty good myself. It's only been a few days on 20 but I feel pretty confident that its a good dose for me. I am not taking it for depression, but for anxiety and its definitely helping me with my issues.

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Nothing personally, but I have read a LOT of posts, and I have seen a lot of positive feedback about high energy and no weight gain. This is also a HUGE concern of mine. Number one thing I asked my doctor, I told her if it makes me gain weight it would definitely be counter-productive (I always ask her for "bonus drugs" -- anti-depressants that aid weight loss). Don't these drug companies know that's the best way to make us happy? That or make it injectable with Botox.

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I've been on everything under the sun. The viibryd at 20mg + 300mg of wellbutrin + lamotrigine.
For me it didn't work plus messed up my stomach.
I've been walking around in a fog for years and very depressed for most of those years.
Last visit to the doc and he says that I have been medication resistant for as long as he's treated me.
He slowly took me off everything accept the lamotragine.
Slowly my memory improves, my mental agility improves, symptoms of depression subside. It's not gone but its lots better.
At the last appointment we discussed ect since medication doesn't work for me. At this point I say no thanks to ect. I want to see if this drug free with lower symptoms of depression sticks. I pray it does.

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40mg of Viibryd was making me feel sick.

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The dose that works well can vary from person to person and should be individualized, just as your doctor has agreed to do. It also means you will have another dose to go up to later, if/when your body builds up a tolerance to this one.

We have a couple of active threads involving people that are using Viibryd, here's the links:

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­Discuss/­Viibryd-220039.htm

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­Discuss/­Viibryd-for-me-223259.htm

And drug information:

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Viibryd/­

Is there anything else I can help with?

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Wow Sharon,
You took the words right out of my mouth. I feel exactly the same as you. Normal on 20mg, with the morning bowel thing going on. On viibryd for 6 months too and kept changing the dose. 20mg is exactly the right dose and 40mg is way too much. Back to Dr. in 2 weeks for my 6 month visit and we will see what she has to say about the G I issues and if there is a solution I can share with you.

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U don't flip around doses consistently with ssri's. They gradually build up in ur body.

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I am on the 20 mg of viibryd I couldn't take the 40 mg either. I am having some problems with my muscles being sore have you had that problem?

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Viibryd is the best RX on the market for anxiety and depression IMO. Actually I think it works best for self confidence. I have been on quite a few meds Lex, Celex, Zoloft etc. but with Viibryd, I noticed within two days a huge change in my mood and overall feelings on every level. I cant imagine anyone not having a good experience with this unless of course your not actaully depressed or have anxiety. I dont have any side effects at least that I can tell. Mayvbe im used to side effects from years on the other meds but definitely nothing different. Anyone who is not getting good results from other meds... Talk to your Dr and get on this. It will change your life. IMO of course. Good luck

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I actually got better results at 10. 20 was bit light headed, 40 I was zombied. But 10 makes my libido incredible. Everyone is different. I am thrilled with this medication.

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Yup. I went all the way to 40 as suggested...bad results. Back to 10 and feel great. This stuff actually gives me a higher libido.

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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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I have been on 20mg for several months now. I have a script for 40mg and have been cutting them in half. It works great for my anxiety. The only draw back is loose stools almost every morning. I see my Dr next month and I will tell her what I have been doing and see what she thinks. Cutting the pills should not change how they work. You just need to adjust to being on 20mg again

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I have as well started on 10mg to 20mg then 40mg. When I went to 40mg I was so sick. My stomach ached so bad. Called my dr and decided to go back to 20mg and follow up. A month later staying at 20mg I feel great! I'm also on lamictal and finally they are working for me.

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Everyone listen.... Just take CITRACEL OR METIMUCIL AND it works.

Don't need to deal with the side affects. These products work two (2) ways

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