Splitting Zoloft Dose in Half to combat anxiety?

Hi,

So long story short, My Shrink whom I respect and trust has advised me to get back up to 100 mg Zoloft (then 150 then 200) which is where I was a few years ago. I was feeling so well I backslid and finally crashed I take it to combat OCD and clinical depression. I also take Hydroxyzene for anxiety which seems to work wonders so far. I am still apprehensive about going up because I can't take the anxiety period but I also understand how important it is to do it... and stay there this time.

My question is this- Has anyone split their dose in half i.e (50 mg am 50 mg pm), and if so has it mitigated any of the anxiousness one can have in the beginning a med?

Thanks.

Don't split your dose you need the full 100mg if scripted , or all your doing is taking 50mg and topping it up at night, you need the full 100mg in your blood at 1 time

Thanks so much, I will heed your advice. want to get better asap.

I'd say ask your doc. While you are increasing it might be possible with less side effects your way, for the effect I can't see it would differ if you split the dosage or not. It's a long acting med so it will build anyway.

I'm on 100 now , with mood stabilizers and other meds it has helped with my racing thoughts I still get anxiety. My pdoc had cut it down to 50 once I was manic, but then I crashed into depression, and I'm back on 100

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It can be taken in two doses, but check with your pdoc first for his instructions.

Are you sure that the increased zoloft causes you more anxiety. That would be a pretty uncommon side effect.

According to my med book it is a common side effect, especially in the beginning of treatment. I think it goes for all the SSRIs, that you can feel worse before better, anxiety wise as well.