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150 mg for ages and struggling on 200mg sertraline

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Johncl
Johncl

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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  • Ala1483
    Ala1483 Johncl

    Posted

    How are you doing John? Any changes for you on Sert 200?

    • Johncl
      Johncl Ala1483

      Posted

      I'm in week 3 now, up and down mate .

      Some times I feel an improvement and others not so. I'm going to give it at least 4/5 weeks and then assess the situation .

    • Ala1483
      Ala1483 Johncl

      Posted

      The same here... I have started week 3 today so I believe it will be up and down this week x

    • victoria68136
      victoria68136 Johncl

      Posted

      hi john

      just got back from gp

      he has taken me off them and put me on prozac

      but i have to taper down first from 100 to 50

      for two weeks then start prozac 20mg

    • victoria68136
      victoria68136

      Posted

      ps gp said i shouldnt still be feeling so anxious after 6 months and said they are not helping you anymore

  • Welshwarbler
    Welshwarbler Johncl

    Posted

    Unfortunately it is like starting again as your body gets used to increase in seratonin. Hope fully side effects won't last too long for you.

  • aaron41050
    aaron41050 Johncl

    Posted

    just seen my gp told me to stay on 200mg for couple more weeks if theres no improvement have to look into other options

  • avril23791
    avril23791 Johncl

    Posted

    Hi, John

    I would give it at least a couple of months, frankly.

    When it works, it does so very well but you have to be very patient.

    Good luck.

    Avril

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