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    Sertraline - when should I up to 150mg

    Hi all,

    I just wanted to ask advise really.

    I've been on sert for 5 weeks.

    I started off on 50mg - for 2 weeks. I'm on week 3 of 100mg.

    I don't seem to be getting better, in fact my anxiety is worst. My mood has lifted a little bit, but not sure if that is because of more light during the days now.

    My anxiety has got worst in the past week. I've lost a bit of weight.

    I was thinking of leaving it another week, then perhaps asking the docs if i can go on 150mg?

    I'm just getting frustrated that I'm not getting any relief from 100mg?

    Any pointers would be appreciated!

    Kel

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    Re: Sertraline - when should I up to 150mg

    Hi Kel - confused is it 3 or 5 weeks in total - because I would keep on 100mg as if you upped it just yet your anxiety will increase - just give it time. There is a post on here from Yogi as she has some real interesting things to say - normally no great relief is found until 6/7 weeks and I know this from taking Prozac first time 8 weeks - they don't work quickly unfortunately, but you could try asking your doctor for his opinion. Good luck Laura

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    Re: Sertraline - when should I up to 150mg

    Thanks Laura. I was on 50mg for 2 weeks, now i'm on week 3 of 100mg. I seem to perk up this time of day. I guess I'm just waiting for that 'click'. When i first went on citalopram years ago, i remember them working quicker than this.

    My sleeping is getting worst rather than better. I've promised myself to lay off the booze too as this stops the meds working someone on here explained yesterday! Its tough the first few weeks to understand whether its the meds making you worst!!

    I will persevere. I'm jsut sick of not feeling like the old me.

    So you're getting on ok with Prozac then? How long have you been on them 8 weeks or longer?

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    Re: Sertraline - when should I up to 150mg

    No I am not on Prozac anymore making the depression terrible. On day 11 of Sert 50mg but will up at the weekend. I know, like us all, just want my old life back - get anxious incase it won't happen! These tabs do take time - that the annoying thing but I'm sure will be worth it. Could try asking doctor for some Zopiclone mine prescribed them but have not found sleeping a problem tbh - hope you/we feel better soon - Laura

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