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Posted by jerseygal11 on November 11, 2011, at 16:37:08
My pdoc is having me switch to viibryd to see if that will work as pristiq did nothing for me. He's having me taper pristiq to 50 mg. for one week (I currently take 100 mg.) and then start right on on the viibryd. I'm a little concerned about withdrawals but he said it shouldn't be an issue because I'm going straight to another medication. Anyone else have similar experience?
Posted by Phillipa on November 11, 2011, at 18:18:57
In reply to Stopping pristiq and starting viibryd, posted by jerseygal11 on November 11, 2011, at 16:37:08
Sounds like a good plan. Wouldn't imagine any withdrawals as I've in the past switched from one to another not the same meds but SSRI's or SNRI's. Good luck Phillipa
Posted by floatingbridge on November 12, 2011, at 15:31:00
In reply to Stopping pristiq and starting viibryd, posted by jerseygal11 on November 11, 2011, at 16:37:08
Hi JG,
If you do feel withdrawals, you'll know fairly quickly I imagine. Would you feel better if you had a plan with your doc in case?
Posted by jerseygal11 on November 12, 2011, at 18:18:14
In reply to Re: Stopping pristiq and starting viibryd » jerseygal11, posted by floatingbridge on November 12, 2011, at 15:31:00
I suppose I can call my pdoc if I experience any withdrawals and we can come up with a plan. But I do remember that I switched from lexapro to pristiq with no problem so hopefully this will be a similar experience.
Posted by Phidippus on November 15, 2011, at 19:45:44
In reply to Stopping pristiq and starting viibryd, posted by jerseygal11 on November 11, 2011, at 16:37:08
I've been titrating between SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs and other antidepressants for about 4 years now. Going from one AD to another indeed lessens withdrawal effects. I don't think you have anything to worry about.
I take Viibryd myself. I've been very happy with it.
Eric
Posted by jerseygal11 on November 16, 2011, at 16:38:11
In reply to Re: Stopping pristiq and starting viibryd » jerseygal11, posted by Phidippus on November 15, 2011, at 19:45:44
Eric,
Thanks for your message. It made me feel a little less anxious about the switchover. Can you tell me how long you've been on Viibryd and at what dose?
Posted by Phidippus on November 16, 2011, at 20:20:40
In reply to Re: Stopping pristiq and starting viibryd » Phidippus, posted by jerseygal11 on November 16, 2011, at 16:38:11
I've been on Viibryd now for 2 months at 40 milligrams. It has enhanced my mood and treated my OCD as well as Clomipramine has.
Eric
Posted by Phillipa on November 16, 2011, at 20:22:47
In reply to Re: Stopping pristiq and starting viibryd » jerseygal11, posted by Phidippus on November 16, 2011, at 20:20:40
Viibryd for Ocd isn't it anxiety provoking? I had thought it was???? Phillipa
Posted by Phidippus on November 16, 2011, at 20:31:46
In reply to Re: Stopping pristiq and starting viibryd » Phidippus, posted by Phillipa on November 16, 2011, at 20:22:47
No, Viibryd is a 5HT1a partial agonist- a neurotransmitter that helps with depression and anxiety.
Eric
Posted by Phillipa on November 16, 2011, at 20:53:59
In reply to Re: Stopping pristiq and starting viibryd » Phillipa, posted by Phidippus on November 16, 2011, at 20:31:46
Got to do some seriously googling on the med. Any sites you like? Thanks Phillipa
Posted by Phidippus on November 16, 2011, at 21:37:41
In reply to Re: Stopping pristiq and starting viibryd » Phidippus, posted by Phillipa on November 16, 2011, at 20:53:59
Crazymeds.us
Posted by Phillipa on November 17, 2011, at 19:05:18
In reply to Re: Stopping pristiq and starting viibryd » Phillipa, posted by Phidippus on November 16, 2011, at 21:37:41
Thanks have been there before. Crazy meds was once closed I think? Phillipa
Posted by lesweet1971 on December 23, 2014, at 19:24:03
In reply to Stopping pristiq and starting viibryd, posted by jerseygal11 on November 11, 2011, at 16:37:08
Jerseygirl-
How did the transition from Pristiq to Viibryd go?
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