Posted by joe schmoe on October 31, 2011, at 15:02:35
In reply to Re: Viibrid Treatment - Increase to 60 mg » SLS, posted by SLS on October 31, 2011, at 13:39:08
> I saw my doctor today. He wants me to increase the dosage of Viibryd to 60 mg.
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> Thinking positive...
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> - Scott
Good luck.I have noticed with Viibryd that there seems to be an unusually long series of side effect periods at each dosage. For example after going from 10 to 20 I might have loose stools for a week, then tiredness for a week, then dizziness for two weeks, etc. It seemed to take a VERY long time to figure out what a dose really would feel like in the long run, as it took weeks and weeks to "shake out" the side effects, which often manifested in a series one at a time instead of all at once. Very strange.
The social-anxiety-inducing effects seem to have finally calmed down for me at 20 mg. I underwent the ultimate stress test for me (a job interview) and, thanks to clonazepam, had no difficulty despite some anxiety problems in the past with Viibryd. I was at 40 for awhile (months I think) but it still felt "trippy" and activating so I think I am better off at 20. At 40 mg I don't even like going shopping in a store.
If it is making you anxious, I would be surprised if increasing the dosage will help, but this is a peculiar medicine, for sure, so who knows.
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