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amanda87974
amanda87974

Hi all,

I really need some advice. I have been on sertraline 50mg for 4 weeks tomorrow. I was feeling really good about the 2.5 week mark which lasted 5 days and then for the past 5 days I have been back to square 1. I have been feeling nauseous, anxious, trembly and my sleep has gotten bad again.

I spoke to my doctor today and she is suggesting upping to 100mg. I don't know if I should wait but out for a while longer on 50 or not because I have been reading on here that some people have blips around the 4 week mark? This is a long blip though.

Please help!!

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  • Sbgoodguy
    Sbgoodguy amanda87974

    Posted

    I also had an increase a few weeks in. It does help. I think your body gets used to it and needs a stronger dose. I am now on 150 and this have settled for me.

    Good luck

    • amanda87974
      amanda87974 Sbgoodguy

      Posted

      Thanks. Did you get side effects from the increased dose? If so, how long did they take to go away?
    • Sbgoodguy
      Sbgoodguy amanda87974

      Posted

      Hard for me to tell as I am also tapering from prednisone which has been known to cause similar side effects. After upping the dose I was fine within 2 days. Best to give it two weeks before increasing as it does settle after 10-15 days in the system.
  • michelle71710
    michelle71710 amanda87974

    Posted

    Hi Amanda, I'm on sertaline been on it for 36days. I started on 25mg for 6days, 19days 50mg, 6days 75mg and 5days on 100mg so far. My dr wanted me to start on 50mg increasing to 100mg after a week but I was too scared. I'm really tired since upping my dose but haven't had any bad side effects as yet since upping the dose to 100mg xx

    • amanda87974
      amanda87974 michelle71710

      Posted

      Hi Michelle. Thanks so much for your reply! Are you feeling better yet or are the drugs still not working?
    • michelle71710
      michelle71710 amanda87974

      Posted

      Not at the moment but I only increased 5days ago so will take a few more weeks to get into system. I know the med can take between 6-8weeks to get full effect so still got abit to go yet. What you on sertaline for? Anxiety, depression or both? Xxx
    • amanda87974
      amanda87974 michelle71710

      Posted

      Anxiety but I have definitely been feeling depressed too! My doctor and I decided to wait until my next appointment in 1.5 weeks and if I haven't improved I will up the dose. I've heard 6-8 weeks too but it's tough to be patient!

    • michelle71710
      michelle71710 amanda87974

      Posted

      Yes mine was anxiety to begin with but then I started to feel depressed too so I'm hoping it'll get me sorted. I was on sertaline a few years ago for anxiety and panic attacks and it really helped me, I can't remember the side effects being so bad tho! Anyway due to personal circumstances anxiety came back with depression so I'm hoping it'll work again, I'm scared that it won't and I'll be stuck like this, horrible feeling. Yes definitely do that, you might just need an increase to help xx

    • amanda87974
      amanda87974 michelle71710

      Posted

      It's scary isn't it? I've never had problems with fear or my mood and then it just hit me out of the blue. I have a family history of mental illness so I guess maybe there's a genetic link. The feeling is terrible though. I hope the drugs kick in soon for both of us xxx

    • michelle71710
      michelle71710 amanda87974

      Posted

      Yes it definitely is. Wouldn't wish this on anymore. Have you got support around you? Yes it can just come from no where, it's a horrible feeling. Where you from Amanda? Yes let's hope it starts to work soon xx

    • amanda87974
      amanda87974 michelle71710

      Posted

      I am living in the U.K. at the moment and have a friend here who has been really supportive but unfortunately my family lives in NZ so I talk to them on the phone a lot but it's not the same as being near them. I'm due to go back for a visit in a couple of weeks.. just hope I'm feeling a bit better then! Where are you from?

    • michelle71710
      michelle71710 amanda87974

      Posted

      That's good you have a supportive friend, yes I bet it's hard not having your family around you. It would be good to go for a visit. May help going too. I'm from uk too, live near Chester. Do you work or you not able too at the moment? Xxx

    • amanda87974
      amanda87974 michelle71710

      Posted

      Yea I'm hoping it will help being there.. just got to get through the 30 odd hours of travel! I work. I actually find it good going to work because it keeps me relatively distracted. Today was much better than the weekend! Do you work too?

    • michelle71710
      michelle71710 amanda87974

      Posted

      Yes it's quite a long journey isn't it. Hopefully you'll be ok and enjoy it. Yes I work too. I'm self employed so need to go otherwise don't get paid. I have 2 children too xx

    • amanda87974
      amanda87974 michelle71710

      Posted

      Oh that's tough having to go through this with kids!! Well definitely keep in touch and let me know how you're doing xx

    • michelle71710
      michelle71710 amanda87974

      Posted

      Yes definitely I'm on here most days so feel free to message me if you want a chat. Hope you start to feel better soon, stay positive xxx

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