Increase to 100mg Zoloft

[LDavis1993]

Currently on 75mg Zoloft/Sertraline. Increased to 100mg tonight per my doctor’s advice. I’m so nervous. When I first started Zoloft at 25mg I was okay, but then had breakthrough anxiety due to adjusting to the new medicine. I hope going from 75mg to 100mg isn’t a drastic change and makes me have anxiety. Any thoughts or experience with increasing dosage?

[LDavis1993]

I started at 25mg, then 50mg, then felt good at 75mg… It’s been about 6 months being on 75mg. Meant to add that to my initial post.

[hypercat54]

I started off on 100mg then as it wasn't helping went to 150mg which made all the difference.

Sertraline isn't a strong powerful drug you know so don't be nervous.

[LDavis1993 in reply to hypercat54]

That really sets me at ease hearing this. Thanks so much for sharing.

[hypercat54 in reply to LDavis1993]

You are more than welcome.

[designguy]

When I was on sertraline I worked my way up to 200mg/day which isn't uncommon so you have room to move up. It can also take a few weeks or more before you notice a difference after changing your dose so try to relax some and give it time to work.

[LDavis1993 in reply to designguy]

Thank you. It’s been going well besides headaches and my jaw clenching. That’ll go away I’m sure.