Is it better to start 50mg sertaline straight rather than half?
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I have started back on 50mg sertraline. I have halfed the tablet and thought after a week or so would up it to the 50mg-as a way to introduce it to my body slowly. Is it better to just take 50mg straight off? Or does it not really matter?
Thanks.
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kim86725 godblessed
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Good luck to you
Kim
Mary17679 kim86725
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godblessed Mary17679
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Mary17679 godblessed
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You will know what feels 'just right' for you. Listen to your body & watch your emotions. Then let your doc know what's happening. But, I believe, we have the final day about what dosage & meds feels right for us.
I hope this helps you. Good luck, & let us know how you're doing. :-)
godblessed Mary17679
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kathy_06966 godblessed
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kevin66749 godblessed
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Mary17679 kevin66749
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Stay in touch :-)
kevin66749 Mary17679
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Mary17679 kevin66749
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I took sertraline for depression, to help the imbalance of seratonin in my brain after a tragedy. I also still take Klonopin (a benzo....like Xanax) for my anxiety. I'm sure it must have taken some time for my brain to adjust, I don't really recall how long that was because I started many years ago. So I don't know if I'm helping you much. I'm just sharing my experiences, like other's experiences in these forums have helped me learn more.
Hopefully others who are also new to sertraline will write in to say how long it takes to adjust & how they felt in the beginning so you know if you're on the right track with this med & just need to let it take effect.
Meanwhile, please don't be hard on yourself & try to relax. People care!