Is it to soon to increase?

Treatment and medication
1

Hi

I have been on sertraline 50mg for about 2 weeks, don't feel any different, in fact I have been extremely emotional and anxious for the last few days.

I seen my doc today who has told me to go up to 100mg now but I can't help thinking this is a big jump and that we haven't given time to see if the 50mg is enough. 

She said 100mg is the therapeutic dose, is this true?

Has any seen positive changes on 50mg or have any of you seen a much better change when increasing to 100mg??

What side affects have you experienced on 10mg?

I'm not sure if I'm best to at least go 75 then 100??

A bit scared really. 

Any advice welcome x 

2

Hi Tar4 

Do 75 for a week then go to 100 that’s what I did , had a bit of nausea but anxiety came right down I’ve been on 100 for just over three weeks now great relief from anxiety but have severe low mood now constant crying, still can’t leave the house , could be all part of the process it’s still early days.

Take it easy

Matt 

3

That's  a good idea. 

It's good that your anxiety has come down as that is what I struggle with most!