Increased dose
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have just had my dose increased from 150mg to 175mg yesterday. Have been on sertraline for 6 weeks now and had noticed small improvements but nothing else so gp increased the dose. I feel quite lightheaded today and also had a couple of palpitations although my mood definitely feels better.
Stupidly I read about seratonin syndrome and now that worries me as I am dizzy! Reassurance please
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Sapphire07 sue38919
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susan20486 sue38919
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I had weaned off paxil while increasing the zoloft. I was up to 100 but have had terrble stomach issue. Diarrhea with mucus and cramping. Also cryngs jjags. And I am not a cryer. So we just decreaded to 50 to see if symptoms stop. But now I am taking Xanax to help me keep the panic at bay. So if you have no negative symptoms do not worry at all about seratonin syndrome. Sue
sue38919 susan20486
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Luckily the only side effects I seem to have are dizziness and sometimes a headache but I'm a terrible worrier and definitely shouldn't be looking up these symptoms on Google! I hope you feel better soon x
susan20486 sue38919
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CG1964 sue38919
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When i increased my dosage i experienced a resurgence of the side effects.
Focus on the positive - that's great news that you are noticing slight improvements already - the meds must be working and you just have to wait it out - easier said than done i know - but remember that you have a supportive and encouraging community here on this forum with people who know exactly what you are going through!!
Hope you have a better day today than you had yesterday.
sue38919 CG1964
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I was originally on Citalopram for 15 years (30mg) and they worked brilliantly but eventually stopped working so my gp started me on Sertraline, first at 100mg, then 150mg and now 175mg.
CG1964 sue38919
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So my advice is to wait it out for at least 6 weeks to allow the meds to reach their therapeutic levels - and keep in touch through this forum where you will always find someone willing to listen and talk anytime.
marion39490 sue38919
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I can off lexapro and straight onto Zoloft 6 days ago and have struggled a bit with side effects, heightened anxiety, crying, panic and my sleep pattern is awful. I have faith that this medication will work and I'll be back to being the fantastic Mum, partner, friend and work colleague is was before xx
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susan20486 marion39490
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She is a psychiatrist and I luckily have an appointment tomorrow. I'm thinking I might have to go on a different drug if this keeps up. Thanks
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