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Do I need a bigger dose?

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rich21763
rich21763

Hello all

I have been on sert 50mg for 2 weeks - getting over side affects now but still suffering mild frequent panic attacks , lack of motivation and esp in mornings feel weak , lethargic etc

That said I do think the sert has helped a lot but not enough yet

So pop pickers - do u think I should go up to 100 and for those of u on this level will I be zombiefied?

Any other comments appreciated too

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  • ilda1982
    ilda1982 rich21763

    Posted

    Hi and yes you should go up to 100mg and see how u doing. Me... I needed 200mg to be OK.

    About the zombie... I didn't feel like one. And this is my second time and still I don't feel like...

    But some people do! Best of luck xxx

  • lattifa7777
    lattifa7777 rich21763

    Posted

    i dont think so, not yet, i would wait untill the 6 week mark and see how you feel then.

    i started feeling better at 4 1/2 weeks .

    but still felt my body was on meds, 6 weeks you can really see a differance.

    • joe37139
      joe37139 lattifa7777

      Posted

      I been on 100mg for 4 weeks today and today was the worst anxiety I have felt. Should I stick it out on 100mg? I am hearing it's normal for this to happen.

  • jen_43754
    jen_43754 rich21763

    Posted

    That's how I feel it's been a week now I'm still experiencing stomach discomfort and dizziness. And during the day I feel the same as you described

    • rich21763
      rich21763 jen_43754

      Posted

      Hi Jen

      What dose are you taking

      I tend to feel ok (good even) in the pm, morning rubbish

    • Nicola3573
      Nicola3573 jen_43754

      Posted

      I was same as you Jen but it does get better I'm on my 3rd week of sertraline 50mg but I also for first 2weeks took 2 propranolol on a morning soon as I woke up to help me X it does get better so stay strong x

  • Rob1988
    Rob1988 rich21763

    Posted

    50mg is a relatively small dose..I'd recommend going to 100mg for the next 4 weeks...after that you will see how you are doing...I've been on 200mg and never felt like a zombie at all...your body will adjust well.

    All the best

    • rich21763
      rich21763 Rob1988

      Posted

      Thanks

      Rob

      How do you feel in terms of tiredness etc on 200mg

      Any ongoing side effects ?

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