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Sorry to keep asking questions people,
I've been on 150 mg of sertraline for years and was stable , recently went up to 200mg and feeling terrible after 2 weeks . Can upping your dose even if you have been in a 150mg for years really take more than 2 weeks to improve ?? I would understand if I was new to the meds but I'm not .
has anyone been through the same ?
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avril23791 Johncl
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It can take a few months before you feel really well; you can feel awful while adjusting to a new dose. It's best to be patient and you will feel better.
victoria68136 Johncl
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hi jon
i been on them 6 months upped to 100mg 9 wks ago and i feel worse
victoria68136 Johncl
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hi jon
i been on them 6 months upped to 100mg 9 wks ago and i feel worse
Johncl victoria68136
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You probably haven't found the right dose yet Victoria. When I first started sertraline it took ages to settle down . Try exercising and getting out in the air if you can . Although I'm struggling now ,I know it will get better for me and for you .
victoria68136 Johncl
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thanx john but seriously wanna come off this
anxiety was ok when started but after bout 4 wks i felt bad again so increased to 100 9 wks ago
i have no apetite and lost weight
i just wanna feel better
Johncl
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It's because it doesn't really take effect for a while ,when I very first started taking sertraline ,I was all over the place for 3 months ,it will gradually ease off . Stay positive Victoria. You will get better I promise x
victoria68136 Johncl
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do you think i need to go up a dose ?
i am getting panic attacks in mornings
Johncl victoria68136
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What has gp said?
victoria68136 Johncl
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have gp app later
victoria68136
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john its been 6 months altogether on this med
when up to 100 mg the first few weeks i was great then in dec last year i started to feel soo low then anxiety came back but more stronger and now i so low and panic and anxious been on 100 9 wks now
this isnt right
victoria68136
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how can it be that i was ok and much better then this happens
doesnt make sence it feels like the meds are working against me
Johncl victoria68136
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Tell your doctor , you might need an increase or maybe mirtazapine at night to calm things ,I'm no doctor so I would see you're gp and talk them through what's happening .
victoria68136 Johncl
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was thinking too
it feels like i am having the side effects from the beguining but worse
i went through
dizziness that went
blurred vision that went
sweating that went
headaches that went but now have panic attacks it feels like i am getting different symptoms every day but yeag gunna see gp later and i am not goung to leave untill they help me instead of just flogging me off
Johncl victoria68136
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Good for you, mirtazapine is a good option to help while the side effects are still present , exercise really does help ! It wont be instant but it will help . Good luck at the doctors and let me know how you got on . My ear is always available if you need to talk x
victoria68136 Johncl
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thanx x