increasing 75mg to 100mg

[CBullen]

hi all,

I have been suffering with debilitating health anxiety for a few months and it’s now started to affect my day to day life. I’m currently on 75mg of Sertraline (5 weeks in) but I haven’t felt any relief yet, I’m feeling very dizzy and spaced out and very on edge and anxious - wondering if a dose increase is needed? Only positive stories please I’m already a wreck as it is lol x

[Dolphin14]

CBullen

I'm sorry you aren't feeling well.

It's really hard to say what the best course of action would be as we are not medically trained to offer suggestions

I remember changing meds and making adjustments and not feeling well.

The best thing you can do is call your prescriber and see what they say.

In the mean time just be careful with that dizzy and spaced out feeling.

Best of luck

🐬

[BlueAgave]

Hello CBullen. I would definitely call your provider and let them know your side effects. It takes 4 to 6 weeks usually for antidepressants to fully work, but side effects shouldn't linger on that long, especially if you can't function. I hope you can get some relief soon.

[Rob1959]

When it comes to our brains its seems the response to anti-depressants can be varied, hence the practice of trying different types if one doesn't work.

I would be inclined to speak with your GP/Provider and be very explicit in describing your symptoms, perhaps writing them down beforehand.

[NaseerPDWazir]

I'm sorry you're going through this.I've been taking Sertraline 100 mg and Clonazepam 1 mg for the past 21 years. In my experience, Sertraline alone has never been effective. I hope that taking 0.5 mg of Clonazepam will help relieve your anxiety within 15 to 20 minutes.