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I Would Like To Switch From Zoloft To Another Medication.
Question: I would like to switch from Zoloft to another medication. With the zoloft I feel flat and numb and I still have anxiety. I am extremely sensitive to all meds and so I am only on 50 mg, any higher and my symptoms become even worse. I have tried various ones in the past but I am wondering which would be most helpful to have NO weight gain issues, which would help with intrusive negative thoughts and which would be best for helping me to sleep better along with the general anxiety. sleep is extremely important for me.
Please let me know. weight gain i would really want to avoid.
also is it easy for me to switch from one to another. I have been on it for 3.5 months.
Please let me know. weight gain i would really want to avoid.
also is it easy for me to switch from one to another. I have been on it for 3.5 months.
Brief Answer:
Vilazodone
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome here.
I understand your concerns.
As weight gain with medication is your primary concern, I would suggest vilazodone (prescription drug) for you. It is weight neutral and has good anti-anxiety effects.
It can be started in the low doses of 20mg per day.
Please discuss this with your treating doctor.
Thanks.
Vilazodone
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome here.
I understand your concerns.
As weight gain with medication is your primary concern, I would suggest vilazodone (prescription drug) for you. It is weight neutral and has good anti-anxiety effects.
It can be started in the low doses of 20mg per day.
Please discuss this with your treating doctor.
Thanks.
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