Unusual Side Effect Of Viibryd.

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I have been on Viibryd for 9 weeks. I am taking 40 mg's per day. First, I must say that I love this medication! It has saved my life - and I say that because I was on prozac for a year and while on it I was re-diagnosed with Recurring Major Depressive Disorder and was suicidal and hallucinating.
Since I have been taking this medication, I no longer feel depressed, it is like the world is brighter. The only side effect that I have had is my empathy for people is completely gone. Before I was on Viibryd and before I became depressed I was a 'bleeding heart'. Now, I just do not care about anyone or anything. When the news is on I catch myself saying 'Oh well, he/she should not have been so stupid that they put themselves into a situation that would have them killed.' It has not made me cruel to people, but like I said, I just don't care about people or what they are going through in life.

Has anyone else experienced this loss of empathy for people while taking Viibryd?

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It is fairly common for this to happen with antidepressants and in reality, it probably means this isn't the right for you, or the dosage you're taking may be too high.

Learn more Viibryd details here.

Have you talked to your doctor about it yet?

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Verwon,
I have spoken with her about the issue, and we decided that the benefits of the medication far outweighs the side effects. I was just wondering if anyone else had experienced the same and if it goes away after a period of time or stays the same.

Thanks for your reply.
- Trey

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When I was taking lexapro I got to the point I just really didn't have any feelings. Not happy...and not crying...nothing...Viibryd doesn't do that to me, but I do understand...

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Thanks Is. I was on Lexapro for a whole week before the suicidal thoughts became too overwhelming. I believe that all of the medications for MDD, other than Viibryd, have done that, which is one of the reasons why we decided that a lack of empathy is better than the alternative.
- Trey

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Trey I have only been on it for 11 days now at 20mg, I already do feel that I have less compassion. I really think it has to do with depression, you tend to feel really bad for people when your feeling really down on yourself...as you start to feel better their problems seem much smaller to you and they prob are. I am glad to see that you have 9 weeks on it and your progress is well. If it becomes really bothersome I would go down to 30mg. Thanks for your post-Donna:)

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Maybe your dose is too high?I've been on Vibryd for about 6 months now and I will say that I actually appreciate the emotional numbing it has given me...I still get sad...I can still cry but what I call the darkness doesnt get me anymore. I'm not depressed- I'm "normal". I've tried so many different medications and I am now finally at a spot at 28 yrs old where it feels like I can handle the bad feelings that surface...I don't know if it's right...events that in the past would have sunk me into a dark place dont affect me as badly anymore..they still affect me...but they don't debilitate me...its how you feel compared to how you used to feel...

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Hi Trey and others..

I also have noticed a lack of empathy! I have just weaned off Celexa 40 mg and today I take 20 mg of Viibryd for the first time after a week of 10 mg. I dont' mind the lack of empathy, as I still am able to feel emotions and cry but I don't want it to get any worse. Didn't know others were feeling this way. I will say I feel much more alert on Viibryd and not so lethargic like I did on Celexa.

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I don't mind the lack of empathy, I could not find anyone else that was experiencing that side effect on Viibryd. I am glad to know that I am not alone. Thanks everyone!

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