I’ve been on 100mg of sertraline for 10years for anxiety and health anxiety and it has worked well for me until 4 months ago my younger brother unexpectedly passed away which set my anxiety sky high so the doctor increased me to 150mg and the side effects were horrendous and then at about 4wks in I started to feel a bit better and then my Grandfather passed away so the anxiety came back, the doctor upped me to 175mg and I’m on day 15 of the increase and I’m feeling like crap again with no appetite, increased anxiety and crying all the time. The doctor wants me to increase to 200mg but I don’t want to because the side effects will all start over again.
I just want to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I’m also taking 5mg diazepam daily to help ease the anxiety symptoms but I’m scared I’ll get addicted to it
Increased sertraline from 150mg to 175mg?
Question posted by Peta40 on 3 days ago
Last updated on 25 July 2024
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So sorry you are dealing with this Yes increase in meds causes side effects to adjust to all over again I am sensitive to ssris Only on 50 mg 150 to 200 is a lot I would think that high dose would definitely cause increase in anxiety and other side effects Has your provider discussed the possibility of trying another med I take lorazepam and it always helps me a lot but I now only take it if I am having a rough day as I don’t want to get dependent on it What milligram are you taking I would discuss the 200 with your provider and see if he makes any other recommendations Take care
I’m on 175mg, I don’t want to go up to the 200mg because the side effects would start all over again and I really can’t go through this again. And I don’t want to switch meds because that would be a hell ride !
What dose are you taking of Diazepam I understand not wanting to start another med not knowing how it would go Wildcatvet is very knowledgeable and can be very helpful with advice and info I know the feeling of just wanting to feel good again We are all right there with you
Are you doing any therapy? I started with a therapist and it has helped in a short time to handle some with the anxiety and the way you think CBT etc Also gives you someone to talk with who can relate
Yes I’ve just started therapy which is nice to have someone to talk to.
I’m taking 5mg diazepam
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