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hi guys i can appreciate its different for everyone but how long can it take on a dose increase to level out properly? im
on week 4 of an increase from 150 to 200mg and awful side effects still, i just wondered if anyone had any insight or personal experiences that has taken longer, i have been on sertraline in total 4 months now but only 4 weeks of the increase.
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Jamespa chelsea54783
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my experience has been around 8 weeks or sometimes more before the increase levels out.
chelsea54783 Jamespa
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thank you james someone else told me 8 weeks this morning also so that gives me reassurance, what did you feel like on increases prior to leveling out?
SerotoninSurfer chelsea54783
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2-4 weeks is average but can take a lot longer depending on how sensitive you are to meds. If it's been 4 weeks already, i would suggest going back to GP if no improvement in the next 2-4 weeks. Do you take anything else to help mitgate side effects?
chelsea54783 SerotoninSurfer
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theres so many different opinions thats what frightens me as i feel like because its been 4 weeks i shouldnt be feeling as bad as i do but then others have said its taken them longer so i see my psychiatrist in 2-3 weeks so i will see where i am at by then fingers crossed it levels soon! thank you
SerotoninSurfer chelsea54783
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Keep a diary if you dont already to track your mood, anxiety levels, side effects etc. Look backwards instead of forwards for recovery and you will soon see improvements. Sometimes it takes a long time but you will look back on this time eventually as a battle you won. Best wishes, keep talking and have faith.