Anxiety Support Group
Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...
The psychiatrist I am seeing wants to put me on Viibryd. I had a genetic test done to see which antidepressants I metabolize the best, and this is one of them. The one I am currently on (Prozac) was one that I don't metabolize well, according to this test, and it seems to have increased my anxiety. I am having a horrible time with anxiety and OCD intrusive thoughts.
I have looked up side effects for this medication, and they terrify me. Gastrointestinal distress seems to be very common, and I have pretty bad IBS already, so I am scared it will get even worse. Also, I read it causes very scary nightmares and is very difficult to get off of with withdrawals.
I am torn because this is one of the only drugs I apparently metabolize well, but the side effects sound horrible. I am wondering if anyone has ever taken this drug and if you would be willing to share your experience.
Thank you so much.
I have looked up side effects for this medication, and they terrify me. Gastrointestinal distress seems to be very common, and I have pretty bad IBS already, so I am scared it will get even worse. Also, I read it causes very scary nightmares and is very difficult to get off of with withdrawals.
I am torn because this is one of the only drugs I apparently metabolize well, but the side effects sound horrible. I am wondering if anyone has ever taken this drug and if you would be willing to share your experience.
Thank you so much.
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I got the genetic test done at my psychiatrist's office. The company I had it done through was called Millennium Health, but I know there are several labs that offer it.
As far as I know, my insurance is covering it in full, so if you have insurance, it may be covered, at least partially. I was told by my psych that many major insurance companies will cover it. She said that even if it is not covered, the most they charge is about $200 for the test, and it is on a sliding scale based on your income. I am not sure how accurate this price info is, but this is what my psychiatrist told me.
I really hope you can get the test done! It's actually really helpful. Unfortunately for me, I have crappy genes, and most meds are not good for me. But it is at least nice to know that before I go and try a bunch...it eliminates at least some of the trial and error.
Prozac is definitely a good medication. I am not sure it is helping me now, but I was on it when I was younger for several years and it helped a lot with OCD and gave me no side effects. I really hope it helps you!
No matter what medication you take, you will probably have to increase your hydration level. People who are hydration sensitive often experience gastrointestinal distress during anxiety spikes.
Good luck with genetic testing, if you are able to get it done.
Where your gastrointestinal distress is the major marker, it becomes easier to figure out the pattern when you keep a simple menu journal for certain mixes that are not positive results for your well-being.
Best wishes.