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Increased zoft from 50 mg to 75.....anyone had side effects doing this ?

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michelemuffin
michelemuffin

I seen a psychiatrist Friday and she increased my Zoloft dosage from 50 mg to 75 mg.....is there any side effects when the dosage is increased ?

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  • mariaisms19
    mariaisms19 michelemuffin

    Posted

    Hi there. I upped mine from 50 to 100mg about 2 weeks ago. I didn't have major side effects just headaches and feeling tired. Ive been on Sertraline for a month now 2 weeks on 50 and 2 weeks on 100. These last 2 days i finally left the house and started feeling better. Not 100% by any means but a good 70% better.
    • michelemuffin
      michelemuffin mariaisms19

      Posted

      Hello....I started 50mg sertraline last October and just started taking the 75mg 2 days ago so not sure if it takes time to get in your system like it does when u first start taking it. My psychiatrist wants me back to see her in 3 weeks and let her know how I am feeling so hope it works for me as I need some relief from this anxiety.
    • mariaisms19
      mariaisms19 michelemuffin

      Posted

      Did the 50 help you these last few months? When i originally started for 8 days i felt horrid but then gor better. We upped to 100 and the first 3 days i was fine then just slight side effects. But its been in your system much longer so you might get very mild side effects or none. It all depends on the individual person.
    • michelemuffin
      michelemuffin mariaisms19

      Posted

      Yes the 50 helped me up until the last few weeks cause my anxiety has come back so now wanna see what the 75mg will do....
    • mariaisms19
      mariaisms19 michelemuffin

      Posted

      If the 50 was helping an upped dose should too. From what I've read 100-200mg is the therapeutic dose for anxiety and panic disorder. I have panic disorder and though the 50 wad helping me i chose to go up to get to that dose. The last 2 days have been good (day 14 and 15 on upped dose) and today i woke up in a good mood and happy. It takes time and some ups and downs. Just remember ups and downs are normal even when we aren't medicated. So don't get discouraged.
    • michelemuffin
      michelemuffin mariaisms19

      Posted

      Thanks for the encouragement. I certainly hope it does help. I am definitely not giving up. I am glad you have had some good days.
    • mariaisms19
      mariaisms19 michelemuffin

      Posted

      Definitely keep me updated. 4 days ago i was ready to give up on this and had a major wave of depression. Now i see the light at the end of the tunnel again. Did the 50 make your anxiety diminished by a lot? How did you notice changes? Gradually or was it like a switch flipped and you felt better? And now when u needed to up your dose did you gradually start feeling anxious again?
    • michelemuffin
      michelemuffin mariaisms19

      Posted

      I will keep you updated and u keep me updated as well.....yes the 50 helped my anxiety I just have the everyday dizziness and loss of balance and not sure what's going on there....I noticed changes in my anxiety about 6-8 weeks after taking the 50mg....yes I have been feeling anxious again since I upped my dose 3 days ago...
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