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ren123
ren123

So I started with 25mg five weeks ago and upped to 50 mg on which I have been for three weeks now. But I still wake up feeling anxious, still have panic attacks and feel stressed/anxious. My doc says to give this dose some more time, and I will see him again in two weeks. Is there hope that within a few weeks it really starts to work? I have had a couple of good days, such as last Monday, but more bad days. I also haven't slept through a whole night yet.

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  • joe41529
    joe41529 ren123

    Posted

    Absolutely there is hope that it will work. I’m on 50 mgs as well and I didn’t feel much of anything the first three weeks or so but by the 6 th week I started having multiple good days now on my 8 th week on 50 mg I’m feeling 100% better. A lot of people on this forum do very well on 50mg. Of course it depends on the person, some need a higher dose but only your doctor should advise you upping your dosage! Just give it a few more weeks and you should be on your way!! 
    • ren123
      ren123 joe41529

      Posted

      It’s just that yesterday and today I have two really bad days, worse muscle cramping, worse panic attacks etc. I thought things would slowt improve. Every time I am happy because I have had a beter day, I get bad days again. This maken me even more anxious and stad.
  • Guest
    Guest ren123

    Posted

    My GP said it can take 12wks to show maximum effect, so you could hang fire a bit before you discuss a further increase ...? 

    I have been on Sert 50mg about 12 weeks + and altho much better, I still have morning anxiety. 

    I am speaking to my GP next week, and am going to ask to up a bit - 75mg ? 

    Hoping for you x 

    • ren123
      ren123 Guest

      Posted

      yes, in the morning I wake up feeling anxious or with pelvic cramping. It’s the worst than. 

      I just don’t get the fact that I sometimes have a better day and a really bad day after that. 

  • paulette36290
    paulette36290 ren123

    Posted

    Maybe you. Need a higher dose? But we won't know for sure until 22 th week

  • Kat23tracy
    Kat23tracy ren123

    Posted

    Hi Ren,

    I started on 25 and have been on 50. I’m at the 8 week mark. I don’t believe these kinds of medications are miracle workers in that everyday becomes perfect, however, I have my calm life back most every day. I have an occasional day when I’m feeling a bit of anxiety and a night about once a week when I only sleep a few hours. But compared to the long panic attack filled days of hell and little sleep most nights that I felt 8 weeks ago? I woke today feeling positive, centered and calm after 7 hrs sleep. Hang in there Ren and give the med a chance to work. I know you have been on it 8 weeks but I’m still feeling improvement each week at the 8 wk point. If not, maybe your doc will consider upping it a bit. I’m very impressed with this medication because I’m finding joy in life again most days. Going for long walks greatly helps my mood for the day, give it a try. Wishing you calm days and sleep full nights very soon. - x kat

    • ren123
      ren123 Kat23tracy

      Posted

      Thanks. Your story sounds positive. No, I have been on sertraline almost five weeks now, of which three weeks on 50mg.
    • Kat23tracy
      Kat23tracy ren123

      Posted

      Then don’t give up hope. I had the biggest calming positive improvement at 6-7 weeks. It just happened one morning. Awoke with a huge smile. Only got better from then on. Your morning will come too! Hugs, kat
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