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50mgs to about 60 mgs sertaline

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jay98357
jay98357

Had a bad day and been on 50 mgs of sertaline since end of july. Decided tonight to take half of a half of 50mgs tablet on top of my 50mgs so that's about 65mgs.. now I have taken it I'm so nervous incase I have done the wrong thing.

Seeing my doc on Wed and I'm sure she would prob tell me to up anyway.

Any advice and don't moan at me please. 😣

Just hoping I don't freak out

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  • Stressheadmum
    Stressheadmum jay98357

    Posted

    Hi in o experience the doc will increase your Ford to 100mg so I wouldn't worry too much xx

    • Stressheadmum
      Stressheadmum

      Posted

      Sorry didn't check before posting it should read in my experience the doc will increase your dose to 100mg dam predictive text xx

  • johnkov
    johnkov jay98357

    Posted

    No worries, your body is probably not going to notice a 15 mg difference. The maximum daily dose of sertraline is 200 mg, so be assured - nothing bad is going to happen to you. Also, if you need to increase the dose, increase it to 100 mg (this should be done only in agreement with your doc!)
    • jay98357
      jay98357 johnkov

      Posted

      Thanks John. I know I should really wait until wed for the doc but pre-empting as im sure they will up my dose. I will take a quarter of a 50mg tomorrow night on top of my 50mgs. So that I am prepared when I need to do

      the full increase.

      I know my body and how it reacts.. my goodness I was a wreck when I started on 25 and that was my own doing. I have really come a long way but no far enough and its 3 months now

      This is the only med that has agreed with me.

      I would not advise anyone to do this but I'm a regular now and feel I can chat to you all freely and update on my progress. X

    • johnkov
      johnkov jay98357

      Posted

      Well, just make sure that you have enough pills to maintain the higher dose until you see your doc. Otherwise you would start suffering from the withdrawal symptoms.
    • charlie_62761
      charlie_62761 jay98357

      Posted

      Yeah man, nothing to worry about with that small of an increase. The doc will up you to 100 for sure, but it's good to take it slow. Moving from 25-50 was brutal for me. Best of luck

  • borderriever
    borderriever jay98357

    Posted

    Hello Jay

    Why would I ned to moan ?

    You are seing your GP next week and it is now only a matter of days before you will talk to him for advice.

    Personally I do not feel your medication increase will make much difference and if possible I would consider keeping the dose at the original level until you see the GP. Generally. if required will up the dose and no-one around can advise on that decision your GP will take as the drug needs time to enter your system

    BOB

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