Viibryd is very new, and expensive from what I hear, as it is not on most HC formularies yet, because of SSRIs that are on the 4 dollar list. Instead of four to six week onset, Viibryd in clincal trials has been shown to be effective in as little as one week. It is not only a SSRI, but a serotonin agonist, not only keeping serotonin in the synapse longer but also keeping the receptors active longer. It also has no sexual dysfunction common to other SSRIs This could be both good and bad. In some very depressed patients this could mean better response, in anxiety patients, too much serotonin or overly sensitized receptors could mean heightened agitation. Viibryd's success will be determined by SSRis coming off patent and hitting the 4 dollar/month generic list, as it is new and expensive. Buspar would not have been a good choice for you. It is indicated for mild anxiety without panic. It is highly ineffective for GAD, rapid cycling, free floating anxiety, agoraphobia and panic disorder. Zoloft(sertraline) is highly effective for anxiety, panic disorder, free floating anxiety and depression. It is the number one prescribed SSRI for treatment of anxiety with superior results to the other SSRIs. It is better tolerated than the other SSRIs and can be started in 25mg doses and titrated slowly to avoid major side effects. It does have some sexual dysfunction effects, but many have reported none or mild sexual dysfunction just as simple as delayed ejaculation in men, but no erectile dysfunction. It is not associated with weight gain, and is on the 4 dollar/month list. Good luck with Viibryd.

I'm halfway through my second week on Viibryd, having just increased the dosage from 10mgs to 15mgs (It's not a dosage available in the two starter packs I was given, but by cutting some in half, I was able to get this dose).

For side effects, I've had mild headaches, and random bouts of nausea throughout the day and night. The most problematic side effect for me right now is basically feeling like I can't think. It was slightly noticeable when on 10mgs, but at 15mgs, I'm having a hard time carrying on a conversation. I keep spacing out.

On the bright side, I'm too zombified to be anxious, so it has helped in that regard. Regardless, I'll be making an appointment with a different doctor (moving from a family practitioner to a psychiatric doctor) in the next week or two, so I'm not sure how much longer I'll be on Viibryd. I like the reduction to my anxiety, but it'd be nice if it didn't also turn me into a drooling space cadet.

I am pretty evently medicated, Cymbalta, Klonipin and Trazadone for sleep. I function well but do have moments of feeling like a zonbie but much prefer that to constant anxiety. I am sure you will find the right balance with soon, sometimes it takes awhile. Love and prayers to you.

I don't know what would be worse for me at this particular time- being anxious or feeling like a zombie.
I'm in a situation where performane is important, and performing well is critical. (Performing well is not my only goal in this anxiety vein. It's one of many- but the most important at this juncture.)
When I'm anxious I have all the inner stuff going on, and I concentrate SO HARD at keep it in tact that my outer things, my performance, suffer horribly. I suppose performance would suffer whilst being a zombie too, but I don't know which would be worse.

...oh, and thank you for the responses :)

If Viibryd is making you a 'zombie' it must hit the serotonin receptors pretty hard. I think I'd take a bit of anxiety, at least it gives me a little nervous energy to burn off doing something. Can't take zombie, I'd get too depressed. @Nancy. That's quite a cocktail you got going there. I hope it's helping you.

No Plug, it's not making me a zombie. Not so far anyway. Lukoi was saying that Viibryd makes him/her feel like a zombie.
So far(day 2) just some mild nausea and GI stuff. Fingers crossed....