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Junior Member
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Location: Seattle
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Jun 20, 2014 at 11:24 PM
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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. |
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Jun 21, 2014 at 12:45 PM
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Jun 21, 2014 at 05:16 PM
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Thanks so much, I will heed your advice. want to get better asap.
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Jimi the rat
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Jun 22, 2014 at 04:32 PM
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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.
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Jun 22, 2014 at 10:18 PM
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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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Jun 22, 2014 at 10:27 PM
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It can be taken in two doses, but check with your pdoc first for his instructions.
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Jun 23, 2014 at 05:46 AM
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Are you sure that the increased zoloft causes you more anxiety. That would be a pretty uncommon side effect.
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Jun 23, 2014 at 07:34 AM
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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.
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