1. Community
  2. Mental health
  3. Sertraline

Do I need to increase the sertraline dose ?

Posted , 4 users are following.

deb69788
deb69788

Hi there I have posted before . Have been on sert for 7 weeks now at 50 mg per day for bad anxiety . I had An increase in anxiety for the first four weeks then had a good week like the old me then it has gone back to extremely anxiety all the time heart racing weak limbs etc

Had anybody gone from 50 to 100mg because 50 mg was not enough or do you think setraline is not working for me ?

Would love to hear from anyone who has had to up their dose

Thank you deb

0 likes, 4 replies

4 Replies

  • karen07486
    karen07486

    Posted

    Hi Deb,

    I had been taking 50mg Sertraline for 5 wks for depression and I had to go back as I felt just the same so I have been on 100mg for 8 days and I still feel no better in myself so I am wondering if it's wrong for me. I had some minor side affects but they have near enough gone. Personally I don't think it's going to work for me.

    Karen

  • kevin16268
    kevin16268

    Posted

    Hello deb I started on 50mg then went to 100mg and then 150mg. I began feeling great but did the silly thing of going back to 100mg but there was a slight relapse because I think I lowered them to soon. There are people who Take 200mg and been on them for years and feel great. I think you will find your level and then stick to it if you do keep having problems just tell your doctor and they may Chang them but give. them a good try first. Good luck hope you soon feel fine.
  • deb69788
    deb69788

    Posted

    I am sorry Karen it does not seem to be helping you . Kevin so glad you have had success with sert . How Long were you on 50mg for? Are you on them for anxiety ? Yes I will make an app with my doctor next. Week to discuss increasing the dose . X
  • kevin16268
    kevin16268

    Posted

    Alright Deb. I had it all to be honest it built up over two years before I started taking Sertraline I had anxiety depression stress and panic attacks. I'd left it all to long. I was on 50mg for 2 months The doctor said it can take that long to kick in. I wasn't much better so the doctor put me on 100mg after a few weeks I felt a lot better not quite there yet so we agreed o go to 150mg. I began to get really well then but after a short time on 150mg I told the doctor to put me on 100 mg , she wasn't to keen but did drop it back to 100mg. But I went to how was on 100 before (not quite there) so I went back on 150mg. That was about a 4 weeks ago and the doctor said I should be on them at least 2years. Sorry to have gone on a bit but I hope it gives you some help. Kevin
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.