Question: I have been on hyiibrid for about 10 months. At first it was ok, but I have experienced some bruises on the arms and have sleepless nights although I am quite tired. I believe I need to get off of this med. My body does not adjust to medicine too well. I did, however, do well with Lexapro for 6 years but had terrific weight gain. I am now 10 months retired and have overcome many obstacles ( death of mother 3 yrs. ago where I was complete caregiver while managing an office, and had an estrangement from daughter & grandchildren). I just want to feel normal again... getting up with no weird headache, having energy to do what I need to do, and the will to look forward to something new. I believe God can help me in this transition. ( I have lost 30 lbs. 9 I AM 5' AND WEIGH 220 LBS. SINCE RETIREMENT AND CHANGING FROM LEXAPRO TO VIIBRYD). I AM ALLERGIC TO PENNICILLIN AND SULFA. I FIND THAT MY BODY IS VERY SENSITIVE TO MEDICATION. I HAVE FREQUENT BLADDER INFECTIONS AND WHEN I TAKE THE ANTIOBOTIC, THE MEDS. SEEM TO DRAIN ME AS IT FIGHTS THE INFECTION. I WANT TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN. I AM A VERY TENDER HEARTED PERSON AND CRY EASILY, BUT I THINK I CAN HANDLE THAT BETTER THAN HAVING HEADACHES AND NOT FEELING NORMAL... LIKE SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT. I know that life is not perfect and there are some things I cannot change and have to accept. Lexapro helped me get over very bad times but the weight gain was killing me. I was near a heart attack with the weight gain, etc. I have taken charge of my life and want to eat healthy, etc. I need to get off antidepressants. I was on 20 mg. of viibryd and now taking 10. I do experience headaches and very tired. I take alleve for headache. How long should I take 10 mg. or rather, how should I taper off this med.? Thank You!

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