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You have successfully completed our survey! Start receiving expert advice, resources, and valuable tips. Get Started No Thanks. Take this quick survey to let us know where you are on your treatment journey. Viibryd Savings Program. Prescribing Information Medication Guide. The following lists contain some of the key side effects that may occur while taking Viibryd. For more information on the possible side effects of Viibryd, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
They can give you tips on how to deal with any side effects that may be bothersome. Most of these side effects may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks.
Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. You may wonder how often certain side effects occur with this drug, or whether certain side effects pertain to it. As with most drugs, some people can have an allergic reaction after taking Viibryd. A more severe allergic reaction is rare but possible. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can include:. Call your doctor right away if you have a severe allergic reaction to Viibryd.
A placebo is treatment with no active medication. Some people had an increase in appetite when taking Viibryd. An increase in appetite may lead to weight gain. If you notice changes in your weight or appetite that are bothersome to you, let your doctor know. They can work with you to adjust your diet or explore other treatment options. However, some people in clinical studies have reported erectile dysfunction, abnormal orgasm, changes in sex drive, and abnormal ejaculation.
In the studies, people took or mg doses of Viibryd, or a placebo. Comparisons of how many people reported each side effect are shown below:.
But taking the drug can cause digestive system problems, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which can cause you to lose weight. These digestive problems should improve or go away with time.
However, if they continue beyond the first 2 weeks, tell your doctor. But if your symptoms are interfering with daily life or are bothering you, talk with your doctor. They can suggest other treatment options. Changes in your sleeping patterns may occur when taking Viibryd. Poor sleep can make your depression symptoms worse. If you have trouble sleeping when taking Viibryd, talk with your doctor.
They can suggest ways to help improve your sleep. If you notice a change in your energy level or are sleepy during the day, talk with your doctor. They can suggest treatment options to help you. You may have nausea when taking Viibryd, especially when you first start using the drug or take a new dose. However, if your symptoms are interfering with daily life or are bothering you, talk with your doctor. They can help you find ways to treat your headaches.
Changes in sleep may occur with Viibryd. If you have any sleep problems while taking Viibryd, talk with your doctor. They can suggest treatments to help you be well rested. Dizziness may occur when taking Viibryd. They may suggest other medication options.
Joint pain can be caused by many different conditions and medications. If you notice new aches and pains when taking Viibryd, talk with your doctor. They can suggest ways to help you feel more comfortable. Serotonin syndrome occurs when you have too much of the chemical serotonin in your body. In clinical studies , 0. Serotonin syndrome is more likely to occur when you take several drugs that can increase levels of serotonin. Symptoms can include:. They can help rule out other conditions that cause these symptoms and offer different treatment options if needed.
If you stop taking Viibryd suddenly, you may develop discontinuation syndrome, which is also called withdrawal. This can occur when your body gets used to Viibryd and you suddenly quit taking the drug without gradually decreasing your dose.
They can recommend a plan to slowly decrease your dose to prevent you from having the symptoms mentioned above. In clinical trials , people with depression and other psychiatric disorders took various antidepressants, including Viibryd, or a placebo. People ages 24 years and younger had the highest risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Of 1, people, compared to those who took a placebo, 14 more people younger than age 18 years and 5 more people between ages 18 and 24 years who took an antidepressant thought of or attempted suicide. There was no increased risk of suicide while taking a placebo for people ages 25 to 64 years. Also, adults ages 65 and older who took an antidepressant had six fewer cases of suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts.
This was compared to people in the same age group who took a placebo. While you take Viibryd, your doctor will monitor you for signs of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Have loved ones keep an eye out for such signs as well. Symptoms of suicidal thoughts or behaviors can include:. However, other antidepressants have been shown to cause hair loss that can be reversed. These antidepressants include:. They can work with you to try to find the cause and treatments that may help. Typically, your doctor will prescribe a low starting dose likely 10 mg. Your doctor will ultimately prescribe the smallest dosage that provides the desired effect.
The maximum dosage of Viibryd is considered to be 40 mg in most people. But there can be exceptions where the maximum dosage would be 60 mg or 80 mg. The following information describes dosages that are commonly used or recommended. However, be sure to take the dosage your doctor prescribes for you. Your doctor will determine the best dosage to suit your needs.
Viibryd comes as tablet that you swallow once a day. Viibryd tablets are also available as two different starter packs for the first 30 days that you begin taking the drug. Starter pack option 1 contains seven mg tablets, seven mg tablets, and sixteen mg tablets. Starter pack option 2 contains seven mg tablets and twenty-three mg tablets. The goal dose of Viibryd is 20 mg or 40 mg each day. But your doctor will usually have you start taking a lower dose at first.
They may have you take 10 mg a day for 1 week before increasing your dose to 20 mg a day. Your doctor may have you stay at 20 mg or increase your dose to 40 mg after taking 20 mg a day for at least 1 week.
This may depend on how your condition responds to a dosage of 20 mg a day. If you miss more than one dose and you normally take 20 mg or 40 mg a day, tell your doctor. They can advise you if you should start taking a lower dose again. A medication timer may be useful, too. Viibryd is meant to be used as a long-term treatment. For this reason, medications used for depression are often taken long term. You should avoid drinking alcohol when taking Viibryd. These side effects include dizziness and drowsiness, which could make it dangerous to operate heavy machinery or drive.
If you drink alcohol, talk with your doctor about the possible risks and whether Viibryd is right for you. Viibryd can interact with several other medications. It can also interact with certain supplements as well as certain foods. Different interactions can cause different effects.
For instance, some interactions can interfere with how well a drug works. Other interactions can increase the number of side effects or make them more severe. Below is a list of medications that can interact with Viibryd. Before taking Viibryd, talk with your doctor and pharmacist.
Tell them about all prescription, over-the-counter, and other drugs you take. Also tell them about any vitamins, herbs, and supplements you use.
Sharing this information can help you avoid potential interactions. If you have questions about drug interactions that may affect you, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Viibryd may increase levels of a chemical called serotonin in your body.
The drug Adderall may also cause this effect. In short-term studies, antidepressants increased the risk of suicidality in children, adolescents, and young adults when compared to placebo. Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults beyond age Adults age 65 and older taking antidepressants have a decreased risk of suicidality.
Patients, their families, and caregivers should be alert to the emergence of anxiety, restlessness, irritability, aggressiveness and insomnia. All patients being treated with antidepressants for any indication should watch for and notify their health care provider for worsening symptoms, suicidality and unusual changes in behavior, especially during the first few months of treatment.
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