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SERTRALINE 100MG AFTER 3 WEEKS?

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GillH35
GillH35

In November the dr advised I change my meds from VENLOFAXINE to SETRALINE.I have been taking the 50mg for 10 weeks and I know they are not helping my state of mind-2 weeks ago my Gp uped the dose to 100mgand I dont feel any different.

Has anyone else had this happen- I have been told they can take a while to "get in the system".. but I am waiting to feel better...but it aint happening!

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  • glenn85919
    glenn85919 GillH35

    Posted

    Hi Gill, taking an upgrade is actually like starting afresh. It will certainly feel like it as your system has already acclimatized to the original perscription. From experience I know that with each dosage hike you have to be prepared to wait the time for it to take effect - just like you did at the beginning. It will make you impatient as nothing radiclally positive seems to be happening, but please, have faith. Give it at least another two weeks. Good luck.
    • GillH35
      GillH35 glenn85919

      Posted

      Thankyou-I just feel isolated - I am so pleased you replied x
  • ilda1982
    ilda1982 GillH35

    Posted

    Hi, yes it happened the same thing with me I only started feeling better at 150mg and 200mg. Also I take them in the morning my Gp tod me they worked better. If you can't feel any did ask your Gp to increase the dosage. Best of luck ilda xxx
    • ilda1982
      ilda1982

      Posted

      Ment to be if you can't feel any difference xxx
  • GillH35
    GillH35

    Posted

    After being on 225mg of Venlofaxine previously I guess there is a great chance I will need a higher dose- maybe I am being a little Impatient xx
  • sarah_62089
    sarah_62089 GillH35

    Posted

    .hello,,

    ​i just wanted to let you know i have been on sertraline for about 7months now and i am doing better it took about 4month to feel any results . i am on 100mgs. I still have my momments now and then but i am better then i was 7months ago. I would say dont stop taking your meds let it get in your system. I know the side effects and still feeling the same its hard because we all want to feeel better fast but it takes time .For me i just prayed alot and went on with my life when i felt horriable . No one can understand what i was going through because its all internal. This site really help me get through it because i know i wasnt alone and had people understsnd me. Just know you are not alone and better days are ahead of you think postive always!!!!! take care good luck with everything.

  • rachel81023
    rachel81023 GillH35

    Posted

    Hi Gill 

    im ding the same 6 days off the ven and 4 on the sertraline, 

    the withdrawl of the ven is horrendous how did you manage x

    • GillH35
      GillH35 rachel81023

      Posted

      I had got down to 75my of ven and started taking the 50 my of sert at the same time.Eventually I reduced the ven to 37.5mg..doing it over ten day's.then I altered the days I took both..until I finally felt able to just take the 50MG sertraline..it took me approx ten weeks.

      I didn't feel any withdrawal symptoms.But I have had lots of other changes to deal with..like lack of interest,no motivation.feeling down not going out the house....I have had two collisions in my car since January ..after 25 years driving....I hope you make the switch successfully...I will keep plodding on x

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