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Riri000
Riri000

hi guys im on zoloft 50mg . for about two weeks i was trying to cut back ans was taking 37mg . i effed up my anxiety all returned 😦 so i kept back to 50 and its been a week now on my original dose and i feel horrible 😦 my anxity is back ans the ugly symptoms i have with them such as tinnitus and constant swallowing like something is in my throat 😦 i wish i nwver played with the dosage 😦 how long does it usually take for symptoms to disaapear and my usual dose to work again? has anyone ever done this, i thought by going back on 50 i would be ok by now 😦

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  • sue74917
    sue74917 Riri000

    Posted

    Riri how long were you on 50 before decreasing your dose?

    • Riri000
      Riri000 sue74917

      Posted

      i was on 50 for 9 months then decided to loer to 37 for two weeks now ive been bsvk on 50 for a week

  • Jamespa
    Jamespa Riri000

    Posted

    i am in the process of going back up to my original dose and had side affects, mainly increased anxiety. i does calm down though over a couple of weeks or maybe a little longer

    • Riri000
      Riri000 Jamespa

      Posted

      so its normal to have to readjust to the original dose ? hope i feel normal soon thanks for replying

    • Jamespa
      Jamespa Riri000

      Posted

      I have been taking Sertraline for sometime now and have moved the dose up and down for various reasons over that time. Every time I have done this i have experienced difficult side affects. However i have learned that they do go away over time. Hope its not too long for you.

  • SerotoninSurfer
    SerotoninSurfer Riri000

    Posted

    Hello, your body has to readjust to any dose change. It normally takes approx 2 weeks to settle which is why you shouldn't change doses too often as you will never know what dose is causing what reaction. It is very common to be feeling better and a dose change feels like a step back but it is normally 1 step back and then 2 steps forward if it is ultimately the right dose. Just need to ride out the readjustment stage and keep yourself distracted. Good Luck

    • Riri000
      Riri000 SerotoninSurfer

      Posted

      thank you for your response it means alot ! does this apply only having lowered for two weeks and then gone back up? im not seeing that ill feel bettee 😦

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