Hi all hope someone could give me some insight to this I have been on 50mg sertraline roughly 18 weeks I'm still getting anxious I learn to control myself I just feel like il never be myself again. Slightest bit of stress starts it off. My current affects are racing heartbeat tremors and blurred vision occasional ringing ear.
Hey Kieran,
50mg is quite a small dose (it's the equivlent to half a basic starting dose on other SSRI's) so it could be that 50mg just isn't being effective enough for you.
18 weeks is quite a while on just 50mg, so If I was in your position, I'd consult with your doctor/Psychiatrist about upping your dose to a higher dosage and see how you feel. You should be feeling some sort of effect at this stage having been on it over 4 months, which makes me think the dosage is too low.
Consult with your doctor regardless to get some professional advice
Hi Kieran
I was on 50mg for 6 weeks and was still getting a little anxious, however I did start to feel better. My dr put it up to 100mg and I feel heaps better. 18wks is awhile...are you do any other techinques.to help you. Renee
Thanks for your replies guys I have consulted with doctor before and he said go to 100mg obviously side affects were herrendos on 50mg n where I cope I'm worried it would set me back going up to 100mg I also train at gym that helps a lot but I get so tired as it is on 50mg not sure how I'd cope on 100mg thanks for your advice I think I will give 100mg a try.
You're welcome Kieran! I know how hard it can be to manage all of this.
Typically, when you've been on a dose like 50mg for a while, when you updose the side effects are less effective on you as your body has got a bit more used to taking the medication into your system.
The less you rush into each updose, typically you have a lessened effect on your body as it's got time to acclimatize more into your system.
Kieran
Thats good to hear, I have been on 100mg for 5 days the only side effect is tired but that should pass. No other side effects...hang in there. Renee