Dosage of Sertraline
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Hi. I was prescribed the above today and told that I would be on a low dose however when I went to collect the prescription I noticed that 50mg doesn't seem to be low to me. Usually this type of medication comes in 20mg doses and anyone I've known taking it has always been on a lower dose. I refused the prescription as I want to speak to my Doctor again before I decide whether or not I'm going to take it. Does anyone have any experience of this drug?
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Craftylady
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I still haven't started it yet guys. I managed to take my 8 steroid tablets for my Asthma this morning with my friend here supervising me but the Sertraline was a bit too much for me. I'm thinking about starting it next week now. I finish the Steroids on Sunday and I have a DR appt and a job interview on Monday so I won't start it on Monday. Looks like I'll have to gear up for Tuesday now. I may take the odd diazepam (which he also Prescribed) in the meantime if I feel the anxiety running away with me. Thank you for all your support. It means a great deal. x
weenett Craftylady
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Craftylady!!! Ur stronger than this! U onvs felt the need to get the meds so why put off till tues what u can do today? I promise once u swallow the first the rest r easy! Ur prolonging not getting better! I think maybe over the wkend think do i want/need these meds if you do please stop adding to your own anxieties by building urself up and then not doing it! Just do it i promise were all in the same boat we'll help you through it! Wishing u strength and luck x
Craftylady weenett
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I know you are right Weenett and I used to be a strong person but the last few years have seen her go and a replacement weaker person is now in place. I worked myself up so much about taking the Prednisolone which I feel is the priority at the moment so I can't put my stomach and anxiety/stress levels up further by trying another med. I do need to work up to this. I first got prescribed this medication 5 years ago and it's only now that I am ready to attempt it. I had a blood test 7 weeks ago. The GP asked me to have it 18 months ago and it's taken me this time to work up to it. I need to do this in my own time. I don't want to go to a big interview (it's a long process) and be feeling anxious so that's why I'm not taking it until Tuesday. I can also get a bit more reassurance from the GP on Monday as well. I do appreciate your support but my anxiety is absolutely awful. It's been controlling me for years and I've coped without meds. The progress I've made in the last 7 weeks is incredible so I'm hoping I'm on the road to overcoming it but I will have to do it at my own pace.
deb1212 Craftylady
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Hey Craftylady, don't beat urself up about it. U do seem to be taking a lot of meds at once. If u feel it's not the right time, then go with it. We're here for you when u r ready. I haven't felt any side effects whatsoever yet but still building up to 50mg!
Craftylady
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Hi Guys
I've still not started the Sertraline yet!! I'm at a loss as to how to get over this and actually start to take them.
weenett Craftylady
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Just dont over think it its only 1 tablet it wont kill u and if u dont like the effect it will wear off and then u'll know i know its hard but do it really fast then its gone