Hi, I'm Michella

November 9, 2026

I'm starting to taper off Zoloft .So I can take Strattera. I've been on 7 months . Does any one have experience going from Zoloft to Staterra . Michella

Zoloft — 25 — 6 months — researching taper

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HopeNeverFails2d ago

LighthouseZyprexa · active

Hi Michelle, welcome to the TC 🙂 I do not have that experience, but just wanted to say hi. (You're the 1st user I've seen mention Staterra) Also, here's TC DB articles that might be helpful... Best wishes! https://taper.community/resources/blog/how-to-get-off-zoloft https://taper.community/resources/blog/zoloft-withdrawal-symptoms-and-timeline

Zyprexa started at 2.5mg in late April26 — 0.60mg at Nov 2026— actively tapering
Doxepin (Silenor / Sinequan) — started at 2mg in June26 - 0mg at Nov 2026— completed tapering

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Catina2d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi Michella, welcome! The safest thing to do is fully taper the Zoloft, stabilize, and then start the new drug. If we try to "bridge" onto another one while tapering the first one things can get a bit tricky. May I ask what you're taking these drugs for? Answer only if you feel comfortable doing so. The reason I'm asking is that there are many non-drug ways to manage mental health difficulties. Wishing you the best! Catina 💜

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

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Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

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