Posted by Rach on July 19, 2002, at 13:38:36
In reply to Zoloft 50mg to 100mg, posted by Preston on July 18, 2002, at 18:07:51
Hi Preston,
I originally started on 50mg zoloft, went up to 100mg, back down to 50, then cold turkey off zoloft. I am now back on 50mg.
If you read the info given in the packet, I think it says four weeks until you notice a difference, and two months for the full effects to start. Personally, I noticed a difference in about 2 weeks. I have what I would term very low grade depression that has been caught early (I'm only 21). In fact, most doctors will start a patient on 100mg; they don't even bother with 50mg because it is such a tiny dose. I know some people who take 250mg/day.
Initially, I noticed a difference at 50mg, but still felt like I was only just coping; that any major blunder would instantly send me back under my blankets. So we upped it to 100mg.
Now that I am feeling significantly better, though, I am only on 50mg. I find its enough to keep me going when things get really tough, and little enough to prevent any side effects (and I have already proven to myself that I do need the med to function).
I think you should follow what your doc has recommended. If you don't agree, or find that its not working, then discuss it with them. One major problem with this disease is that sometimes we are not the greatest judge at what would be most beneficial for us.
Best of luck, hope this has helped somewhat.
Rachael
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