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Posted 6/13/2017 7:08 PM (GMT 0)
So today is 2nd day of increase and anxiety is through the roof. Panic, dizzy, intrusive scary obsessive thoughts.... you think it's from the increase. It makes me feel like I'm even going more crazy....
Posted 6/13/2017 7:13 PM (GMT 0)
M.,

Definitely the increase. I know it's tough...but it is the means to an end...feeling the benefits of your Rx once you've reached your therapeutic level.

Use your coping skills, hang in there and know we are sending encouragement!

S.C.
Posted 6/13/2017 7:41 PM (GMT 0)
It most likely is the increase. This is all very weird to me however, as I never personally experienced any symptoms going on to Zoloft or any other SSRI for that matter. It may just be because we've proven that my body NEEDS the SSRI, that maybe I just don't experience these "start-up" symptoms like everyone else. When we get to talking about biochemistry, things get complicated obviously. smile

Hang in there and let's hope that once the drug settles in your system that the panic will stop. I believe you can go up to 200 mg of Zoloft and that's the maximum dose.

Continue to feed information back to your doc. Keep us updated and hang in there!
Posted 6/16/2017 5:21 PM (GMT 0)
I'm having anxiety again too after being on 75 milligrams for about three months. I first started on 50 milligrams but continued to have panic and anxiety. After starting on 75 I was doing much better for a few weeks. Now it's back again. It's palpitations or my breathing is off. The intrusive thoughts are making it worse. I'm wondering if I should add another 25. Like many others I fear the addition will make me worse.
Mel- I wonder if it would be best for both of us to try adding 25 instead of 50 at a time? The doc started me on 100 and I caved.
Good luck to you. I know what you are going through.
Posted 6/17/2017 6:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Mel

It seems to be the norm for things to get worse before they get better when increasing a dosage of medication but things should settle so stick with it if you can.

Hibee
Posted 6/17/2017 7:48 PM (GMT 0)
I echo what's others have said...very likely these symptoms are from the increase. I was super sensitive to increases with Lexapro but now my mind and body are used to the dose I'm on and I have no issues. You have to push through the ramp up side effects but relief does come.
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