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4.5 weeks on increase of Sertraline (100mg) and feel horrible after feeling better 😥

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Unicorn16292
Unicorn16292

Hi all, I really don't know what to do? I've increased my Sertraline from 50mg to 100mg for just over 4 weeks and I feel horrible.... very shaky and anxious with weak legs today.... I really don't know what to do 😥 do I stick it out? I felt better a week ago now I feel vile 😥 not sure if it's perimenopause symptoms that have ramped up or the increase in Sertraline.... surely I would have had side effects before 4 weeks? please help xxxxx

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  • sam86512
    sam86512 Unicorn16292

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    Hi there,

    I think you should wait it out, its takes a good 8-13 weeks on the new dose.. Now that's not to say you wont have good weeks then a few bad days - Well i remember the anxiety being like that for a few days in a row and then it will all balance out and you will continue having more good days than bad and then eventually none. So your body has to adjust and get used to the new dose so its normal for this to happen. Sertraline is a slow acting anti depressant and builds up in your system over time, there were so many times i remember thinking will this work but its just the drug balancing out so its starting to work..

    take care and best if luck xo

    • Unicorn16292
      Unicorn16292 sam86512

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      Hi Sam! Thank you so much for your reply... since writing that post, I'm 5 and a half weeks into my increased dose and I've had 2 days of feeling a lot better and pretty good 🥰 🥰 This gives me hope! I have some shakiness in the mornings, but seem to ignore it better and it's not so severe. Thank you so much for your reply and I hope you're doing well! ❤

  • kim07035
    kim07035 Unicorn16292

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    hi im in tbe same boat increased to almost 100 for 4 days anxiety so bad i got pinched nerves in my neck ... everyone says its a waiting game and this will pass

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