"viibryd has been an effective medicine for me. i&#039;ve never been on a anti-depressant before and was a bit weary of being on one for my newly diagnosed depression. thanks to my doctor he told me how to take this properly to avoid negative issues and have success.  i started 10mg for 2 weeks and 20mg the next to weeks. i did have stomach issues but he told me i would because of a chemical called serotonin that is made in the stomach but travels to the nervous system to regulate my mood &quot;strange&quot;  therefore i would feel gassy but did go away after a week my body adjusting. also strange was despite gassy feeling i was out with friends who i surprised with my presence at another friends party.  it felt good to be out!  i am staying on 20mg."