Sertraline Plasma Peak Levels 4-6 hours question
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Hi all
I have increased from 50mg to 100mg and have been on 100mg for coming up to 7 weeks. My doctor thought 150mg should be my target but I am struggling to get my head round the plama levels
Basically what I have been finding is that I am getting a peak of anxiety most days sort of early to mid afternoon. I did a little research and read that zoloft peaks at 4 - 6 hours which would work out about right for me
Has anyone else found that they receive peaks of anxiety on Sertraline? I never used to have this years ago but it is very noticeable now and I am reluctant to increase to 150mg if this is the case.
I thought about taking it at night instead but I don't want it to affect my sleep as I sleep really well
Hope someone can shed some light on this one, you may also experience this?
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don45258 tom06625
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tracey11164 tom06625
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tom06625
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I used to be on Sertraline years ago and these peaks only lasted a few weeks and never experienced them after that
tracey11164 tom06625
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amanda_20283 tom06625
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I take my dose at night before bed and I wake up with horrible anxiety at some point throughout the night. It's like I can tell when it's starting to work. I was always a great sleeper so this is hard for me. Hoping it passes in a few weeks. If you can deal with the hightened anxiety during the day then I would stick with taking it when you are. Hope things get better soon!
tom06625 amanda_20283
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Thanks for your replies. Do these peaks that occur 4-6 hours disappear in time? and is normal?
I have had 5 weeks on 50mg and 7 weeks 100mg, these peaks really are naff and not improving over the weeks, not sure wether to start taking at night, increase to 150mg or just stick at it
Amanda - with taking yours at night do you not notice any real peaks during the day?
tracey11164 tom06625
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amanda_20283 tom06625
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amanda_20283 tracey11164
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tracey11164 amanda_20283
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tom06625 tracey11164
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I am doing well this morning, usually around 2-4 is when I have a peak of anxiety out of no where which hits me even harder if I am having a good day
How are you doing?
tracey11164 tom06625
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