Jamesbond007: Should I switch to Viibryd from Zoloft?

[Jamesbond007]

I have been on Zoloft for about 2 years to treat my general anxiety issues. Currently I am on 200mg dose. I can s

sY that it has helped me to manage my anxiety ,however I am no feeling real me anymore. I lack emotions and libido. Nothing excites me as it used be before I started to take it. It’s been 6 weeks since I moved to 200 mg from 150mg dose, it’s been a positive change so far but I am not able to tolerate side effects which includes loss of libido.

 

my doctor is suggesting me to taper Zoloft and move on to Viibryd. He is of the opinion that it’s a newer and better drug and doesn’t impact libido.

 

cam you please suggest-

 

1. if this is a good idea to try Viibryd?
2. If yes, what’s the best way to taper off Zoloft?
 

please suggest.

[ChessieCat]

Welcome to SA,

 

This is a site for withdrawal from psychiatric drugs.  Please note as peer support, we cannot diagnose or recommend additional drugs for your condition.

 

If you decide to change to different drug or add a drug, please consult your doctor.

 

If you are interesting in tapering to get off your drug without changing to a different drug, please let us know.

 

There are many helpful topics linked in Post #1 of the topic below, and includes Tips for Tapering various drugs and how to get non standard doses.

 

SA tapering protocol is to taper by no more than 10% of the current dose followed by a hold of at least 4 weeks to allow the brain to adapt to not getting as much of the drug.  It is important to listen to your body/symptoms and not reduce again unless you are stable.  There is more information here:

 

Important topics in the Tapering forum and FAQ

 

 

Edited October 25, 2022 by ChessieCat

[ChessieCat]

Changing to a different drug does not always work.  You can experience withdrawal symptoms from the first drug and/or get side effects/bad reaction to the second drug, and because there are 2 variables it can be different to know what is causing what.

 

Please read Post #1 of this topic, much of which relates to switching any psychiatric drug.

 

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