Started at 25 mg. Then to 50. Then 75. Now at 100. Been at 100 for 3 weeks. Notice some difference but still some anxiety
When Zoloft dosage is increased how long for the new dosage to take effect? Thanks?
Question posted by Farmbureaugirl on 1 Jan 2019
Last updated on 1 January 2019
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WildcatVet
1 Jan 2019
Hi, girl! You're well on your way, but you're probably just getting into therapeutic range. The reason for the slow increase is to give your metabolism time to adjust to the medication with a minimum of side effects. Now that you're at 100mg you should see significant improvement very soon.
"Sleep, energy, or appetite may show some improvement within the first 1-2 weeks. Improvement in these physical symptoms can be an important early signal that the medication is working. Depressed mood, anxiety, and lack of interest in activities may need up to 6-8 weeks to fully improve.
Sertraline (Zoloft) | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness"
Best regards and I hope you're feeling better quickly.
Farmbureaugirl
1 Jan 2019
Thank you. I was hoping the anxiety I still feel was because I wasn’t “there” quite yet. I have seen improvements but guess I’m just wanting to feel like I used to soon!!! Thanks
WildcatVet
1 Jan 2019
Anxiety is no fun at all, is it? Try to be patient and positive because you will get better.
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