upping zoloft dosage

[averica]

after mostly unsucessful eight weeks on 50 mg my doc is putting me on 100...im concerned about going through side effects again at the higher level altho she said it was unlikely...anyone have experience with this?

[RubyWitch]

The tired feeling will go away as will the "unwanted bowel movements." To help yourself through this period of adjustment, try to get some extra sleep and watch your diet closely. If these are the only symptoms you're feeling, I'd say you were pretty darn lucky. Hang in there, the end result will be worth it.
Peace
Greenlydia

[averica]

well....felt really tired..and the extra unwanted bowel movements returned...but its only been two days so....

[RubyWitch]

Yes, I do. I am also on Zoloft and began at 50mg. When my doc bumped me up to 100mg, I was a bit afraid of having to go through the side effects again, but the only thing I noticed was that I had "dry mouth" again for a few days. This last time he upped me to 150mg and I haven't noticed anything in 4 weeks and don't believe I will.
Try not to become hyper-vigilant about side effects. The more tense and anxious you are waiting for them to appear, the more apt they are to. Just up your dose and go about your day............don't make a big thing out of it. Even if you do experience a return of some of the side effects, they will be much milder and will disappear much sooner.......IF THEY HAPPEN AT ALL.
Peace
Greenlydia