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4 weeks after dose increase

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Shasmo_from_TX
Shasmo_from_TX

I'm wondering if it's normal to feel good for 3 1/2 weeks and the have 3 really bad days in a row after increasing? I was on 100 mg for years and the anxiety became bad. My doctor upped my dose to 150 mg about 4 weeks ago and the side effects were bad. They started to get a whole lot better after 3 weeks and I had a few good days. The last two-three days, my anxiety is horrible and my appetite is gone again. Please someone tell me it's normal for this! I want to feel better again!!

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  • jenna324
    jenna324 Shasmo_from_TX

    Posted

    Totally normal. This happens till we are adjusted to our medication. 
  • craig64791
    craig64791 Shasmo_from_TX

    Posted

    This is normal and I even feel anxious when I add 25mg. I’ve stayed at 100mg and been to hospital on life support with pneumonia & sepsis. I think sertaline is now helping a lot and I’ve got my appetite back etc. 

  • richard1977
    richard1977 Shasmo_from_TX

    Posted

    I'm the same 5 weeks on Sert 100mg and I also propanolol 80 mg sr once s day.  I too take sn anti histamine to help with sleep. I seem to take a step forward and 2 back. I've been off work now about 10 weeks. Felt last week that I could go back and due to go back Wednesday but seem to have hit a brick wall. Anxiety, feeling sick, poor sleep, restless just seems to go on and on. Don't really know what to do anymore. Is 5 weeks still early days? Just coming to the end of my thether, and don't know what to do anymore!!!!!

  • vikki2303
    vikki2303 Shasmo_from_TX

    Posted

    Hi yes totally normal even though it is horrible. But the heightened anxiety will soon pass. How long was you on 100mg for x
    • Shasmo_from_TX
      Shasmo_from_TX vikki2303

      Posted

      For about 15 or so years. I thought the anxiety would pass by now. I have a dr appt tomorrow to discuss where to go from here. I also take Buspirone 7.5mg 2 times a day. 
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