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4 weeks on Sertraline

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Luke7580
Luke7580

Hi all, I've just finished my fourth week on Sertraline, the first week was pretty horrible, increased anxiety, tight chest, twisted stomach feeling etc, then the second I felt surprisingly good, I was even waking up feeling good and looking forward to the day, that lasted about a week and since then however I've felt pretty rubbish. My question is is this still early days for me? Should I see my dr regards upping my dose or wait a while longer? Many thanks .... Luke

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  • lynwantshappy
    lynwantshappy Luke7580

    Posted

    Hi Luke, it seems like things get worse before they get better on this med. I been on it since 6/18. So I am in the same boat. Waiting until it kicks in. It can take any where from 6 to 8 weeks I been told for some. I am on my 3rd week (2 1/2 week mark) of my increase and some days are better then others. I was on 50 mgs and my dr put me on 100 which I thought might have been to soon but I did it anyways. Stick in there we ate on a journey to getting better. I have zanax to help with my anxiety. You may want to see if you can get help for the anxiety until it smooths out.
    • Luke7580
      Luke7580 lynwantshappy

      Posted

      Hi Lyn, thanks for replying, I'll probably wait another 4 weeks until I increase, I'll chat with my dr next week. Thanks, stay strong
    • lynda70899
      lynda70899 Luke7580

      Posted

      Think you should hang in there for at least 4 weeks before you increase.

      lynda

    • Luke7580
      Luke7580 lynda70899

      Posted

      I will do, got an appointment with Dr on Wednesday but will ask him for his approval, thanks Lynda
    • tracey11164
      tracey11164 Luke7580

      Posted

      How u doing now I'm on day 5 off increase feel crap increased anxiety can't eat can't sleep feel like I'm going crazy
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