Reviewer: maybenow?, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Horrible gastric problems immediately, but improved mood. Gastric probs finally eased after two weeks then upped to 20mg. Whomp! hit again. Backed off, stayed at 10mg for a few weeks. Still foggy headed, low motivation but not depressed, though that seems paradoxical. My doc suggested upping the dosage again. I was skeptical but tried it anyway. This time I didn't have the gastric probs. At 40 ... Show Full Comment

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Horrible gastric problems immediately, but improved mood. Gastric probs finally eased after two weeks then upped to 20mg. Whomp! hit again. Backed off, stayed at 10mg for a few weeks. Still foggy headed, low motivation but not depressed, though that seems paradoxical. My doc suggested upping the dosage again. I was skeptical but tried it anyway. This time I didn't have the gastric probs. At 40mg and feel like a new person. It's like a veil has been opened. Energy is generally good, mood good, motivation much improved. Only real problem is increased urinary urgency that results in getting up several times a night despite Lunesta. I've been hospitalized three times and been on so many med regimens I can't count. I feel better than I have in years. Hoping it lasts. Also taking 150mg Lamictal daily. I do have headaches but it's a small price to pay for regaining my life. I'm glad I stuck it out through the cramping and diarrhea and titrated more slowly than manufacturer recommends. For others, try candied ginger for upset stomach. Definitely helps while not adding another chemical to the system to throw it out of whack. Won't help diarrhea but does help the upset feeling.
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Reviewer: KKKG'ma , 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I am a 53 yr old female,have suffered for many years with depression that seems to worsen as I get older.I have been on the starter pak for 2 wks. now.I think it's helping but with depression-sometimes the really bad comes and goes and it takes awhile to know.Had a time the last 3 days with all the stomache issues I've read here,but went away as day past thurs. and today is better.I also am weanin ... Show Full Comment

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I am a 53 yr old female,have suffered for many years with depression that seems to worsen as I get older.I have been on the starter pak for 2 wks. now.I think it's helping but with depression-sometimes the really bad comes and goes and it takes awhile to know.Had a time the last 3 days with all the stomache issues I've read here,but went away as day past thurs. and today is better.I also am weaning off 300 mg wellbutrin,still takeCymbalta 60 mg and 100 mg trazodone daily.Have for years.I'm trying to feel optomistic about this drug,and I'm as negative as they come.I am new at this "talking" on here.Was happy to read about your experiences,Good Luck to us all.I will let you know how I do.Thanx for listening!
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Reviewer: Bluebird, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Restless leg syndrome that is intolerable. Sexual side effects are pretty much nonexistent. Diarrhea and stomach cramps are more annoying than troublesome. I am experiencing a good bit of difficulty getting to sleep and staying asleep as well as anxiety and a "revved up" feeling. Have not lost any weight on this drug after some weight gain withdrawing from Effexor XR.

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Restless leg syndrome that is intolerable. Sexual side effects are pretty much nonexistent. Diarrhea and stomach cramps are more annoying than troublesome. I am experiencing a good bit of difficulty getting to sleep and staying asleep as well as anxiety and a "revved up" feeling. Have not lost any weight on this drug after some weight gain withdrawing from Effexor XR.
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Reviewer: sofarsogreat, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was on a variety of other ssri's for several years and never realized how tired and dulled out they made me feel until I started Viibryd... fantastic results with my anxiety and mood and my sex life has been fantastic since I completely lacked interest before on previous meds

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I was on a variety of other ssri's for several years and never realized how tired and dulled out they made me feel until I started Viibryd... fantastic results with my anxiety and mood and my sex life has been fantastic since I completely lacked interest before on previous meds
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Reviewer: WEBMDgirl22, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I started the medicine about 2 weeks ago, I started with 10mg to 20mg and tonight will now start 40mg. The first week I had some stomach discomfort and diarrea, but the side effects have subsided. I am more energetic and have a clearer head. This medication has been very helpful in addition to my perphenazine.

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I started the medicine about 2 weeks ago, I started with 10mg to 20mg and tonight will now start 40mg. The first week I had some stomach discomfort and diarrea, but the side effects have subsided. I am more energetic and have a clearer head. This medication has been very helpful in addition to my perphenazine.
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