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Posted 4/28/2014 7:39 PM (GMT 0)
I have probably what most people would call mild anxiety. I take 25 mg of Zoloft, and have been since 2008 - doing fine on it. I started taking it when I was diagnosed with a chronic disease, and it helps with the stress of that. Recently I decided I wanted to switch to something else. As many claim, I feel the numbness and "blahs" a lot on the Zoloft. I'm also wishing I had more of a libido. For the longest time I thought it was my birth control killing my sex drive but now that I've been off of birth control for nearly 6 months and nothing has changed I'm starting to believe that yes it is the Zoloft. My doctor told me to try Viibryd (10 mg), as it's supposed to be better with those side effects. I took my first one last night. Any tips? Success stories? Warnings? Anything?
Posted 4/28/2014 8:02 PM (GMT 0)
I take Viibryd, more for depression though. I've been on it about 7-8 months now, and overall, I'd say it's working well. If you do increase the dosage at all, do it slowly. I was up to 40mg for a short time, but had some problems with med interactions (I'm on a ton of meds for various health problems), and currently I'm on 20mg. I'm happy with it and having no side effects from it.

Just keep in mind that people react to different meds differently, and that you need to give it some time to work and to let any initial side effects fade. Just like with any other med!

Good luck with it. Let us know how it goes!!
Posted 4/28/2014 8:13 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Katie and welcome to the A/P.

We have many cross-over members who are dealing with both chronic illness and anxiety...so know that you are both welcome and in good company here.:)

I don't have personal experience with this to share...but just wanted to encourage you in your switch. Both the meds that you are dealing with are in the same Rx family, so your switching over should go smoothly. However, since they are different in characteristics...hopefully you will not experience the unwanted side effects with the Viibryd that you did on the Zoloft.

Like Sunny said, give it a chance and see how you as an individual do on it.:)

Post with us anytime for anxiety support. We are here to listen and care!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 4/28/2014 8:16 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you! Yes, I've been doing alright on the Zoloft but I'm hopeful that the things I don't like on the Zoloft will not occur on the Viibryd.
Posted 4/28/2014 10:04 PM (GMT 0)
when I went on vibrid I felt much better like I was alive again and still feel that way most days it was a slice of a miracle for me
Posted 4/29/2014 3:05 PM (GMT 0)
That's great to hear Cindywal! I used to take my Zoloft before bed because it made me sleepy, so I'd been doing the same with Viibryd but I noticed that it will wake me up around 4 am and I'll feel really restless. This morning I took it with breakfast. Any tips on the best time to take it? Did anyone else experience this restlessness? The Zoloft made me feel sluggish but the Viibryd isn't doing that at all (which I like)
Posted 4/29/2014 3:15 PM (GMT 0)
Katie,

I m glad you have taken the time to post with us here in the A & P Forum.

I have not been on this medication but trust me I have been on many for depression/anxiety.

I am posting you a link to Vibryd that should answer questions re this medication.

http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Helpline1&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&Contentid=122890

The constant stress and battle to feel better is what kept me on the anxiety merry-go-round; it consumed me nearly every day for years.

Making the decision to accept anxiety into your day reliefs so much pressure, stress and worry and gives your mind and body the space to recover. Don’t get lost in a circle of self-criticism, wishing you felt differently, the first step to recovery is accepting how you feel for now.

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