Reviewer: PMC, 55-64 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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This drug made me light headed every time I took it. It was like I was in a fog, insomnia, it may me angered, mean, anxiety attacks, heart rate pounding. I would say away from this medication. Also this is a new medicine so it is very expensive

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This drug made me light headed every time I took it. It was like I was in a fog, insomnia, it may me angered, mean, anxiety attacks, heart rate pounding. I would say away from this medication. Also this is a new medicine so it is very expensive
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Reviewer: Lola, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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This medication helped, been taking it for 2 years is better than previous meds, wellbutrin. Have not had side effects, energy level improved. My Doctor suggested it, started on a low dose, currently take 40 mg. once a day in the am.

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This medication helped, been taking it for 2 years is better than previous meds, wellbutrin. Have not had side effects, energy level improved. My Doctor suggested it, started on a low dose, currently take 40 mg. once a day in the am.
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Reviewer: Meg, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I urge all of you to stay AWAY from this medication. When I first started taking it, I thought it was a godsend. It immediately gave me motivation and I was cleaning the house for hours non-stop. It was unbelievable because for years I've been in a constant state of not wanting to do anything. I started to notice that my motivation decreased, but it still made me level and worked for my major ... Show Full Comment

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I urge all of you to stay AWAY from this medication. When I first started taking it, I thought it was a godsend. It immediately gave me motivation and I was cleaning the house for hours non-stop. It was unbelievable because for years I've been in a constant state of not wanting to do anything. I started to notice that my motivation decreased, but it still made me level and worked for my major depression. I thought I could handle this medication. Unfortunately, I started packing on the pounds on this medicine. I gained over 20 pounds, maybe more within 3 months. That ended up being the end of it for me. My weight is everything to me and when I started seeing myself get bigger, I knew it was time for a medicine change. This isnt even the worst of it. I stopped taking the medication cold Turkey. I didnt realize my husband gave me an extra 40mg pill every day and I was at 80mg of this medicine. I tried to go cold turkey but I was really suicidal, crying all day, not eating, starving myself, even going as far as attempting suicide. I was in the worst psychosis I've ever been in. So I couldn't take it anymore and decided to to take just 40mg until my psychiatrist could give me something different to take. I kept taking the 40mg and I was back to normal like nothing ever happened. Once my doctor prescribed me wellbutrin, I stopped taking the viibryd once more. I am currently in the middle of a crisis, trying with all my might to not kill myself. I have a daughter, husband, and mom to think about but right now I feel really selfish that the best course of action would be to end it all. I'm fighting so hard. I think its about my 3rd day off of viibryd and it's the worst feeling in the world mentally and emotionally. I'm taking the wellbutrin which I think if it wasnt for the wellbutrin I would be worse off. Right now I'm relying on my xanax medication and marijuana to try and take the edge off, and watch some TV shows to distract myself from this horrid feeling.
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Reviewer: hehfhfjds, 19-24 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was put on Viibryd by my psychiatrist after being on zoloft for about five years. Itâ??s been extremely helpful, even better than zoloft, in decreasing my depression to a manageable level. The side effects are pretty minimal for me. The only side effects I experienced were dizziness and a couple sleep issues. The dizziness went away after about a month of use. I did experience very vivid an ... Show Full Comment

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I was put on Viibryd by my psychiatrist after being on zoloft for about five years. Itâ??s been extremely helpful, even better than zoloft, in decreasing my depression to a manageable level. The side effects are pretty minimal for me. The only side effects I experienced were dizziness and a couple sleep issues. The dizziness went away after about a month of use. I did experience very vivid and often scary dreams, but they have also decreased. The only real side effect I still notice is trouble waking up in the morning often because Iâ??m in the middle of a very vivid dream. Itâ??s really important to take this medication with food, if you donâ??t you will be extremely nauseous. Overall Iâ??m happy with this medication, it truly did wonders for my depression. I also have generalized anxiety disorder and the mediation did help that too.
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Reviewer: gratefulformeds, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I've suffered from MDD for my entire adult life. Unable to work. I've tried almost every antidepressant out there! Viibryd has nearly completely relieved my depression. I feel wonderful! I've been taking it for 5 months and they have been the best 5 months of my adult life. No side effects for me. What a relief to have this medicine in my life.

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I've suffered from MDD for my entire adult life. Unable to work. I've tried almost every antidepressant out there! Viibryd has nearly completely relieved my depression. I feel wonderful! I've been taking it for 5 months and they have been the best 5 months of my adult life. No side effects for me. What a relief to have this medicine in my life.
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