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Upping Sertraline dose?

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jodie85960
jodie85960

Hi, i was woundering if any1 could give me some advice? I have been taking 50mg of sertraline since last year due to bad anxiety and panic attacks, am 25 years old and have a 4 year old daughter, this past year has been incredibly tuff, i have been trying my hardest not to let the anxiety control me anymore but its difficult. My doc has advised upping my dose to 100mg to see if that helps! I was woundering if any1 has had any side affects from upping their dose and if so how long does it last?

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  • chris02589
    chris02589 jodie85960

    Posted

    Hi my doctor wanted to increase my dosage to 100mg from 50mg but I told him I was having trouble with 50mg, but everybody tolerates dosages differently. I can take 1000mg of one drug but not much of another drug. Just ask your doctor what if any more side effects could you expect with a higher dose. Good luck.
    • jodie85960
      jodie85960 chris02589

      Posted

      I haven't had any trouble with the 50mg, i had a few side affects to begin with but the soon disapered. I have an appointment later in the week, i will speek to him then. Thanks for your reply.

    • rich21763
      rich21763 jodie85960

      Posted

      I'm on 50 so this info is second hand

      Max dose = 200 so 100 = half max dose

      Lots of people seem to be on 100 or more

      I guess it depends on how YOU feel - the side effects of upping ur dose will be less extreme than starting from 0 and if u feel it will help u cope I would go for it - u can always go back to 50

    • jodie85960
      jodie85960 rich21763

      Posted

      I think i would benefit better if i take the 100mg just a bit worried about side effects, can really be ill as i have a 4 year old! Thanks for your reply x

       

    • LFCste
      LFCste jodie85960

      Posted

      I was on 50mg for 4months then put up to 100mg didnt really have much side effects to be honest . you will be able to cope no probs 
    • Mumsie_pops
      Mumsie_pops jodie85960

      Posted

      You should have no real problem. I went from 50/100/150 in 6 weeks. It takes about 3 weeks for the increased dose to take effect. The worst that can happen is a bit of an upset tummy but nothing to worry about. 
    • LFCste
      LFCste rich21763

      Posted

      I would say yes you do Im going to go up to 150mg when I go back doctors 
  • jodie85960
    jodie85960

    Posted

    Thanks everyone that's good to hear, think i will give the 100mg a go tomorrow see how i get on! Thanks x

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