Been on 50mg for 8 weeks and now 100mg for 6 days
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Hi all. So I have been on sertraline for 9 weeks total, but 50mg for 8 weeks then recently up to 100mg for the past 6 days. I have been feeling anxious and just wondered if it's from the increased dose, also my appetite has gone like it did on the start up. Is this side effects from upping my dose, and how long will it take for them (kick in). I was feeling ok on 50mg but still had bouts of anxiety that's why my doc upped my dose.
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emma1605 vikki2303
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vikki2303 emma1605
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Dawn1208 emma1605
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emma1605 Dawn1208
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Ive only been taking them for just over a week, 37.5mg twice per day, ive not seen much progress yet but no big side effects like sertraline. Doc prescribed me with a weeks worth of diazepam also to calm down anxiety. X
natalie06867 vikki2303
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john51151 vikki2303
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FryFan2015 vikki2303
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Dose changes will affect how you feel but it takes a while for things to settle, hang on in there
Digsby vikki2303
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I was 4 weeks on 50mg and have been another 4 weeks on 100mg. The last few days have been the most positive in months. Not a full recovery but definite progress. Side effects seem very variable from person to person: I have kept my appetite throughout, although disrupted sleep and random headaches seem to be my main problem with the meds. Mornings are often a struggle but I'm feeling more motivated to face the day and achieve something, however small, so my self-confidence is gradually returning.
Keep going. I hope you settle into the new dosage soon and start to feel the benefits.
Digsby
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