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Sertraline stopped working already

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Holsy7
Holsy7

Hi all

Been on 50mg from the start and after a few bad weeks, things were on the up. I had 3/4 great weeks.

Few days ago for no reason I’ve had hideous anxiety again. Frustrating because I was feeling so much better.

Doctor wants me to go to 100mg as said the 50 was too low.

Anyone experienced this? Bit nervous about all the side effects again as I took time off work when I started they were that bad.

Thanks smile 

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  • Holsy7
    Holsy7

    Posted

    I should add I’ve only been on just over 9 weeks 
  • debra34304
    debra34304 Holsy7

    Posted

    Hi holsy what side effects did you have? And how long did they last for x
    • Holsy7
      Holsy7 debra34304

      Posted

      Hi

      Mostly heightened anxiety, fatigue and felt low for a couple of weeks.

      I have been feeling great but back down to earth with anxiety again last week. So frustrating. Perhaps an increase is what I need 

    • abby56321
      abby56321 Holsy7

      Posted

      Definitely sounds like you need to increase! Go up by 25mg instead of 50mg if you’re worried about side effects! I went from 50 to 75 because I was scared to death of side effects! You’ll get there! 
    • tammy1234
      tammy1234 Holsy7

      Posted

      It’s still early, it sounds like an increase will help.  Go slowly with 25mg increments and you still may get side effects but they will be milder for a shorter period.

      I’m at 8 weeks and increased yesterday to 100mg.

      You’ll get there!

  • Holsy7
    Holsy7

    Posted

    Thanks to you all, sound advice and reassuring.

    Just gutted as I was feeling so good. Still managed to present to 2 massive clients feeling like absolute death and drive home for 5 hours so I must be able to deal with a few sides eh? Haha

    I may just try 75 for a few weeks and let my body adjust. How are you all feeling? 

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