Re: Anxiety about increasing AD dosage :(
Originally Posted by
skin
I know this thread would fit better in "Medication", but I wanted to put it here because I need some fast reassurance.
I am supposed to go up today from 25mg of Sertraline to 50mg and I'm feeling all panicky and anxious about it. I keep thining about side effects and even turned (briefly) to doctor Google to see what might happen to me. I think I just need some reassurance from people that upped their dosages of ADs and survived
. I was supposed to up the dosage a week and a half ago but I kept postponing because I am scared that I will get side effects. I think I had some when I started and I dont want to experience them (especially antagonistic ones - worsening of anxiety/depression or nausea). Help!
Hi, I was originally on 50mg of Sertraline, but my Psychiatrist upped dosage to 100mg on the same day I saw her.
Although I noticed an increase in drowsiness, there was nothing else of significance.
My anxiety/depression has also dropped...
I realise of course that everyone reacts differently, but until you try the higher dose, you'll never know. (Blimey, don't even understand last sentence myself! )
In other words give it a go, because if you have difficulties, your GP can easily lower medication. (Got there...I think? )
Take care,
Sue x
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