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Posted by Joy on December 10, 2000, at 8:22:51
I am on Zoloft almost 3 weeks and am at 50 mg. I still feel depressed. I know it's early in 'treatment' but I've read conflicting reports. One doctor says 80% of people of Zoloft can do well on 50 mg. Other reports say 50 mg is usually not enough for most people, and 100 mg works for most. Should I stay on 50 mg another week or two, or should I slowly taper up to 75 or 100 mg. I won't be able to see a pdoc for a while as my insurance changes Jan 1st. I feel very sad today and all the stress in my life just keeps getting to me [new job, Lasik surgery [problem], etc. Any suggestions. Thanks.
Joy
Posted by TED on December 10, 2000, at 14:04:00
In reply to ZOLOFT - What's the right dose??????, posted by Joy on December 10, 2000, at 8:22:51
Hi Joy,
My wife and I both take zoloft. For my wife, 200mg was the right amount. For me, 175mg seems to be working. I have a coworker who did OK on 50mg. When I started zoloft, I was doing OK on 150mg for a while.
Answer: It all depends. I would doubt that anything less than 100 mg would do much unless you are a waif. Also, my wife and I both augment the zoloft with 150mg BID wellbutrin. That is what it really took to get everything going OK.
Good luck and do your best to relax,
Ted
Posted by stjames on December 12, 2000, at 16:05:31
In reply to Re: ZOLOFT - What's the right dose??????, posted by TED on December 10, 2000, at 14:04:00
Answer: Enough. Varies by person. It takes 6-8 weeks before the antidepressant effect starts, so a reasonable dose during this period is indicated.
Once you hit 6-8 weeks you can adjust the dose for max effect vs. side effects or if no effect raise the dose.james
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