150 mg for ages and struggling on 200mg sertraline

nh_user_1226471 · January 17, 2019, 1:05pm

Sorry to keep asking questions people,
I’ve been on 150 mg of sertraline for years and was stable , recently went up to 200mg and feeling terrible after 2 weeks . Can upping your dose even if you have been in a 150mg for years really take more than 2 weeks to improve ?? I would understand if I was new to the meds but I’m not .
has anyone been through the same ?

nh_user_1182620 · January 17, 2019, 2:05pm

Hi, I was told that every increase is like starting from the beginning in some ways because your body has to get used to the new dose. It can take 4-6 weeks or even longer to feel better. I have been 10 days on 200 so waiting for the first 3 weeks to be over.

nh_user_895541 · January 17, 2019, 3:09pm

with me it was like starting all over again when dose was upped from 100 to 150. Im almost settled but it has taken 8 to 12 weeks, not wanting to dishearten you, hopefully you will settle quicker as with me I let anxiety go really bad before I looked for help. hopefully you will be all good again very soon.

nh_user_1226471 · January 17, 2019, 3:15pm

Thanks guys , I went to the doctors today ,and they said give it 2 more weeks . If it doesn't settle down then they will look at doing something different .

nh_user_1182620 · January 17, 2019, 4:04pm

Is your mood low and anxiety high?

nh_user_1223453 · January 17, 2019, 4:17pm

tonight will be my 4th week since i upped my dose so should start to see some improvement within the next week or so

nh_user_1226471 · January 17, 2019, 4:36pm

Yes mate

nh_user_1226471 · January 17, 2019, 4:37pm

How are you feeling mate ?

nh_user_1188523 · January 17, 2019, 5:22pm

It can take a few months before you feel really well; you can feel awful while adjusting to a new dose. It's best to be patient and you will feel better.

nh_user_1182620 · January 17, 2019, 5:33pm

I totally understand you... this waiting is horrible... I am the same... really hoping to feel more positive and semi human again. The positive is that my anxiety has died down. I really hope I haven't lost 4 months....can't imagine that I would have to change meds!

nh_user_1182620 · January 17, 2019, 5:34pm

Are you on 200 aaron?

nh_user_1223453 · January 17, 2019, 6:07pm

mixed at the moment mate had a better week than last week but i do have my ups and downs

nh_user_1223453 · January 17, 2019, 6:07pm

yes i am

anon87974465 · January 17, 2019, 6:32pm

hi similar to me went up to 100 8 weeks ago ok for first 3 weeks then bam all my anxiety was back not been right since nov last year plus lost weight as my apetite just gone

nh_user_1182620 · January 17, 2019, 6:43pm

It's good you can see improvements! it means Sert is working for you. Bad depression is so tough to treat... I will start 16th week on Sert next week and I am still not where I thought I would be by now...

nh_user_1223453 · January 17, 2019, 6:46pm

iv been on sertraline in the past and usually around the 4 week mark i felt better that was on 150mg but this time iv had to up my dose so its taken a little longer but nearly 4 weeks in so should only get better from here (hopefully)

nh_user_1182620 · January 17, 2019, 7:51pm

Please let us know sometime how are you doing. I am 2 weeks behind you.. I improved slightly on 150 but I felt it's not gonna be enough for my severe depression.

nh_user_1223453 · January 17, 2019, 8:42pm

i will keep you posted thats for sure

anon87974465 · January 20, 2019, 7:08pm

hi jon i been on them 6 months upped to 100mg 9 wks ago and i feel worse

anon87974465 · January 20, 2019, 7:10pm

hi jon i been on them 6 months upped to 100mg 9 wks ago and i feel worse