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Taking Sertraline 100mg

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4TH3N4
4TH3N4

Hi, I was taking Sertaline originally at a 50mg dosage which was quite quicly increased to 100mg. After a few months I started to feel like myself again so stupidly stopped taking them. I always feel anxious about going to the drs and although I have felt myself change back to my old ways haven't taken the tablets for months now. Would it be safe for me to just start taking the 100mg tablets I have left from last time or should I go back to the drs and be eased onto them? I would really appreciate your advise

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  • caroline02334
    caroline02334 4TH3N4

    Posted

    Please book a appointment with your doctor and explain what you have done, he /she will be able to start you back on the correct amount your doctor will not judge you they will understand. I'm so sorry you've had to learn the hard way I'm just truly thankful you never had any SS symptoms .

    Take care xxx

  • 4TH3N4
    4TH3N4

    Posted

    Thank you to everyone for your advice and insight. Following a horrendous experience I have been diagnosed with PTSD. I refused for years to believe that I couldn't cope with it on my own but then the sleepless nights came, the random screaming with each flashback and the days when I am feeling so low that I don't want to leave my bed.

    I have 2 very young children and decided for them that something had to change. I took a huge step and went to the drs to let them know i wasn't coping. I've tried lots of different approaches therapy, hypnotherapy, change in diet/ lifestyle, natural remedies and nothing works (not even slightly). Trying to get through a therapy session without having a meltdown just caused more stress and anxiety.

    Starting these tablets was the best thing I ever did. I had my life back, slept and had all the energy in the world to play with my children. Sadly I prematurely stopped taking them altogether and seem to be paying for it now. I am back to taking the tablets at a lower dosage, after drs advice, and hope to be well again soon.

    Thank you for all your advice. Sending love and respect to anyone on here going through the same, similar or worse symptoms 💕💕💕

    • Shed1976
      Shed1976 4TH3N4

      Posted

      Hi,

      I am so glad you decided to take the bull by the horns and see your doctor.

      The journey to wellness is often a long one but you have taken the first step, good on you!

      All the best, and remember, you are never on your own.

      C x

  • dodo81786
    dodo81786 4TH3N4

    Posted

    I hope we are not stuck with this medication . I wish you a healthy life as you wanted it to be .

    At some point we have to take it so we can carry on with our responsibilities in life especially when you have kids that needs all your effort and so on .

    Me too I started with 50 and been 2 weeks now on 100 . I feel much better but still have the worry about not able to sleep at night and I think is bout it all day but not intensively as before . I've been on this med since November 2015 . The doc told me we will end this journey slowly through a year ( I hope so ).

    Takecare and keep your chin up . Hope we all feel ourselves one day .

  • michelle46271
    michelle46271 4TH3N4

    Posted

    Hi

    I've upped my dose of Sertraline from 50mg to 100mg 4 days ago. My doctor increased it because I started feeling really panicky and ill again to go out. I'm pretty sure I am having side effects upping the dose. I feel tingly burning sensation in head and body and generally really nervous feeling . Will this get better ?

    • HopefulDee
      HopefulDee michelle46271

      Posted

      Hi... I too was increased from 75 to 100 mg about 2 weeks ago and have had a terrible time, BUT I do know that we have to ride it out because it WILL get better in 8 to 12 weeks.. This med takes a while to adjust.  If in the interim you have xanax, take that... it will help you through this adjustment phase.  My friends say that all of a sudden you will just feel better once you are adjusted..   So ride it out... you will be ok.. it's just the balancing act of your brain right now, nothing harmful.    I am getting impatient too; but from what I hear it's all normal.  Hang in there!  smile
    • michelle46271
      michelle46271 HopefulDee

      Posted

      Thanks for that. I remember when I went on 50mg 2 years ago I suffered going on but I think it passed pretty quick. Hoping this will. My head is not with me and I think very negative and no energy. Are you like that?
    • HopefulDee
      HopefulDee michelle46271

      Posted

      I don't feel like my head isn't with me... I just have anxiety.. that feeling of nervousness in pit of my stomach... No panic... Just that nervous feeling.  Very annoying, since I haven't had this in YEARS. I'm frustrated..   But I'm told that once the zoloft kicks in it will pass....  (*i'm waiting*!!!).... I hope for you it's same!  smile
    • dodo81786
      dodo81786 HopefulDee

      Posted

      Hi, it's today I finished 3rd week on my upped dose 100 , today I'm feeling so bad a lot of anixity couldn't sleep last night , is this normal ?

      Despite of I was so much better .

    • HopefulDee
      HopefulDee dodo81786

      Posted

      It's VERY frustrating... I feel your pain...  Unfortunately, it's a guessing game with this medication.  Everyones different... Doesn't mean that it won't work for you.. It should work... just give it more time.  I read on a medical site that this medication can take up to 12 weeks to kick in... so it's a slow release...  BUT, if you feel you are that much worse, be sure to speak to your Dr... he/she may want to increase or lower your dose.  I went up to 100mg 2 weeks ago and I still  have anxiety.. it's VERY frustrating.  I am going to give it another week and then see what my Dr. thinks.  I may need 150mg?   The max is 200 mg and I think it's all what your body needs.  Some need higher, some need to be lowered.  It's a guessing game.  Your body will tell you.     
    • Tezes
      Tezes michelle46271

      Posted

      I went thro the same but resisted upping the dose and it settled down. I don't know why doctors are so quick to increase it ? 

      Have been on on it for two years and I'm now tapering off it, very slowly as coming off can cause worse symptoms than going on and lasting damage if you reduce too fast. I've been on a 10% reduction for the last 4 months and hope to be off it altogether by the spring. Please be aware that the higher the dose the longer it takes coming off.

      irs a slow acting drug so relapses can be unexpected,

      wishing you well xx

    • HopefulDee
      HopefulDee Tezes

      Posted

      I am just started (5 weeks now and only 2 weeks at 100 mg)... I am still not quite great.  I have anxiety only, no depression.  I was hoping this med would kick in a lot faster.  But I plan to stay on 100mg for another 2 weeks and see how I feel.  I don't think i'm ever going off!!!  I just can't deal with anxiety.  I was on Lexapro for 8 years and weaned off of it about 6 months ago (with no problems.. slight w/drawls) and thought I could do it without anything.  but anxiety struck again and I went on Zoloft to TRY IT... so i'm hoping this drug helps me...    Mom of 3 boys and I need to be calm.. xo
    • Tezes
      Tezes HopefulDee

      Posted

      Have you tried CBT for the anxiety, a lot of GP's recommend this treatment now rather than these Meds. The thing is they are not designed to be taken long term nor are they a quick fix. 

      As I said earlier to increase your dose after only a few weeks isn't helpful as they can take up to 12 weeks to kick in and you often feel worse before you get better. They need this time to become affective so upping the dose can just make it harder for your body to adjust so increases the side effects !

      give them time and consider CBT alongside then you may be able to come off them sooner,

      xx

       

    • HopefulDee
      HopefulDee Tezes

      Posted

      Is it unhealthy for our bodies to stay on long term? I'm interested to know this.   I have done CBT and it worked, and I use the skills to help me now... however, I still have this anxiety/panic and it's definitely an imbalance.  My uncle suffered, 2 of my cousins (all on my fathers side).  My dad is a Doctor and he actually had them ONLY when he was super stressed in Med school.....   the thing is, I am going through a divorce, I have 3 kids and as you can imagine, it's stressful, so i'm allowing my body to be stressed, as it should be... but I could do without the panic attacks!!... so i'm going to stay on these meds until I really feel like myself and my life settles down some...  I'm interested to know "facts" on if this is damaging to our bodies?  
    • dodo81786
      dodo81786 HopefulDee

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply , I'm frustrated bec I felt so good since I started 100mg through the last 3 weeks .

      But today I feel nervous , panicky and shaky too , it's not as bad as it used to be before I started the med but I want to be my self again and I was feeling like I'm approaching to that sad

      I will give it more time as I don't want to up my dose again . 😔

    • Tezes
      Tezes HopefulDee

      Posted

      It's not good to be taking any pharmaceutical drug long term especially these mind altering drugs, they affect your nervous system and some people have permanent damage, withdrawal symptoms once they are off them. 

      Thats not everyone though but to limit the damage its best to take them only to get you through a difficult time. You only need to look at the side effects listed in the advice slip, there are some serious ones like cancer.

      as if we are not anxious enough!!! so if you can restrict the dose and length of time you are taking them then that must be a good thing,

      all the best, I hope things improve for you soon x

       

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