Increase from 50mg to 75mg help
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3 days ago I went from 50mg to 75mg been feeling dizzy and some increased anxiety so I had to take a 5mg diazepam.. is this normal having these side effects?? Please help
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GodsServant sean702
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sean702 GodsServant
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GodsServant sean702
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You will get better but you should not think about getting off again. Take it from me. I’ve been on and off this med for 8-9 times now in the past 20 years. I started on it when it was called Zoloft. Each time I get back on it scares me that it might not work like it once did and the side effects are just as horrible. I am currently on 100mg. My goal is someday to lower it to 50mg maintenance dose.
chuck41879 sean702
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4 days ago I went from 50mg to 100mg and YES I am having the same side effects. The first couple days I also had loss of appetite and nausea as well. But today it seems to be getting a little better. I've been told it can take a week or so for your body to adjust. I'm on week 4 of this medicine and it has been hell. I'm finally seeing a twinkle of light at the end of the tunnel. Just trying to stay positive and patient. LOL but I'm not a very patient person.
Hope all goes well for you! Since we are in the same boat keep me posted!!
sean702 chuck41879
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chuck41879 sean702
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Unfortunately I just suffer through the side effects instead of using a benzo. I'm actually kind of scared of benzos due to the withdrawls symptoms I've heard they can have.
How long have you been taking sertraline total?
michelle02956 sean702
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I've had GAD/panic attacks for 25 years and finally went for help. I started on 50mg and after about 3 months I started to feel great!! After about 6 months I started to feel stressed again. Dr increased me to 75 mg and now I'm having a new side effect- tingling of the lips and face which throws me into a full blow attack. I finally have the palpitations under control and now this!! Anybody have the same problem?
Thanks!!!
sean702 michelle02956
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