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Should I lower dosage temporarily
I was on Zoloft 50 mg when I took it a few years ago for anxiety. Starting it back up because I felt low again and then something happened which sent me over again as far as anxiety. Dr started on 50 since that was what I'd used successfully before. I remember it being hard last time adjusting---severe depressed moments and feeling so down and things def got worse before better. Mornings are terrible. I've seen where some people start out lower dose. Anyone suggest I go to 25 for a few days?? Or ask about that? Last time it did seem like it was two weeks before the cloud lifted and I'm one week in. The other idea i had was taking 25 in morning 25 in afternoon. Please help.
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It's definitely reasonable (and logical) that if you're having trouble adjusting and experiencing bothersome side effects, to start lower and slowly work your way up. It's actually a fairly common phenomenon that people who once tolerated a med pretty well have a lot more difficulty the second time (or third, etc) around. Give your doc a call and make sure it's okay, I'm sure it won't be an issue.
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