6 week update!
I transitioned off my Lexapro to Viibryd 6 weeks ago! This week I am finally starting to feel good! I have a long history of clinical anxiety & panic disorder. The transition off Lexapro was tough due to the withdrawal symptoms & the transition onto Viibryd was also difficult due to the GI side effects & increased anxiety. I was constantly nauseous & had diarrhea multiple times a day for the past 6 weeks. I am finally through it & the GI side effects are non-existent.
Just wanted to come on here & mention that it DOES GET BETTER. I was about ready to give up & try a different med but my psych encouraged me to wait till the 2 month mark before we make another switch. I am so glad I kept chugging along because I feel great! I read this Reddit thread a lot the past 6 weeks & I just want to encourage some people that most of side effects are temporary & you CAN get through it. My doctor prescribed me Zofran to help with the nausea which I highly recommend. I am a 26 year old female! I do take other anxiety meds along with the Viibryd: beta blocker, gabapentin, buspirone & hydroxyzine for sleep.