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2 1/2 weeks of sertraline increased to 50mg

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sean702
sean702

Hi guys

Well its been almost 3 weeks since i been upped dose from 25mg to 50mg the 1st week of the new dose was horrible dizziness, tired didnt wanna do anything incress anxiety. Then week 2 the tiredness is gone still some dizzyness and feels like nervousness in my chest and stomach i get some dry heaving. How long more till my new dose will kick in?? Is this normal ??Anybody knows thanks

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  • russengland
    russengland sean702

    Posted

    Hiya Sean, I'm quite new to this internet chat thing. I've been on sertraline for about 2 months. Had VERY similar probs as yourself.

    Doc says "give it a couple of weeks". She was right.

    I do feel a bit better. Negative thoughts, etc aren't in the fore anymore. There are side effects. I think they're personal to you. Drugs effect people in different ways.

    What I'd say is give it a chance for at least a month. Then chat with your MD.

    Russ

    • russengland
      russengland sean702

      Posted

      50. I actually asked for the lowest dose possible, but it seems she thought 50 was what I needed.
    • sean702
      sean702 russengland

      Posted

      I was on 25mg 6 months ago but my anxiety creep back on me so went to 50 mg and just trying to get thru all these side effects
    • russengland
      russengland sean702

      Posted

      Side effects are a part of taking this kind of med.

      Its all about fi ding the right med for you.

      If you're having difficulty, speak with your MD. Tell them about the side effects and maybe they can recommend a med to suit.

      But gie the 50's a go for a monthor so and make a decision then.

    • sean702
      sean702

      Posted

      I was given 5mg of diazepam but trying not to take it.
    • russengland
      russengland sean702

      Posted

      Don't know bugger all about diazapam.

      I am totally new to taking drugs "of any kind".

      I've got so low in my life, CBT no longer did it. So I'm trying meds.

      The sertraline " seems" to be hitting the mark.

  • russengland
    russengland sean702

    Posted

    Yes. I've been taking 50mg for about 2 months. VERY similar probs to yourself. Its chilled out a bit now.

    Negative thoughts are on a low ebb. I'm getting by OK, but a bit "fraggled". Slow, thought process not as sharp as it used to be, quite lethargic, very tired when I have to use the grey matter.

    I love reading but around page 13, to put it bluntly, I'm f*cked! Just wanna sleep and can't remember what I've read.

    Maybe not a good advertisement for sertraline, but...truth.

    Russ

  • nicolas77734
    nicolas77734 sean702

    Posted

    Hi sean702,

    Each time I have started sertraline for anxiety, it took 6 to 8 weeks to start feeling a solid improvement. At the beginning, insomnia, anxiety and anxiety attacks were always worst which is a common side effect of SSRI. Not all the people react the same under these drugs but sertraline has saved my life.

    Hope you will soon find relief. Good luck

     

     

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