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4 weeks and 3 days - help please

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emma1605
emma1605

I started taking sertraline 50mg for a week then 100mg for just over four weeks. I feel so low and having panic attack 24/7 do i give til the 6 week mark or speak to my doc tomorrow about stopping or changing meds.

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  • natalie06867
    natalie06867 emma1605

    Posted

    Have you noticed any changes? If yes then you may need to allow more time or may need higher dose? I am on 50mg but my gp did say it's usual to go up to 100 or 100mg to get a therapeutic level
    • emma1605
      emma1605 natalie06867

      Posted

      Hi

      I had a couple of good last at the beginning of the week but then thurs went really downhill and yesterday i was dreadful x

  • john51151
    john51151 emma1605

    Posted

    hi emma keep on taking them am nearing the end of week 4 on 50 mg going up to 100mg a would not say i am better but coping a lot better than when i started i am on them for ocd but in the past few weeks that has took a back seat due to the anxiety attacks i hope you get there x.
  • DawnDedee
    DawnDedee emma1605

    Posted

    Emma,

    Always communicate with your doc because finding the right med or combination of meds just for you can be a hit or and miss endeavor. But it will work out.

    Hugs,

    💜 Dawn, U.S.

  • john51151
    john51151 emma1605

    Posted

    hi emma a just noticed your post you felt better and now you do not they done that with me a felt good monday and tuesday was even singing then bang back to earth but a felt good yesterday and am okay today a suppose its just the way it works.
  • Blu02
    Blu02 emma1605

    Posted

    Hi Emma, you could mention this to your doctor and perhaps suggest you 'decrease' the dose for a while, that might help the side effects!

    I'm of the opinion that increasing the dose to quickly, especially if you are experiencing side effects, is not a good idea as the body does need to adjust to this medication.

    Hope you're feel better soon.

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