Re: 1st time Zoloft user: can I start with 100mg? » Rocket Jackson

Posted by Carlos on April 24, 2003, at 18:15:47

In reply to 1st time Zoloft user: can I start with 100mg?, posted by Rocket Jackson on April 24, 2003, at 13:24:23

> I am considering the use of Zoloft for SP, and have learned from multiple sources that at least 100mg seems to be most effective without the fatigue associated with lower doses. But I'm wondering if I need to start first with 50mg and then titrate up after a week, or go ahead and start with the 100mg. Anyone have experience with this?
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> Thanks!
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> Rocket

Hey Rocket,
From experience I wouldn't suggest going straight to 100mg. When I started Zoloft I was taking once a day 12.5mg believe it or not. At that dose it still induced hypo-mania, but that went away the first week. Then I went to 25mg after a week and stayed there for two weeks. My maintanence dose was 50mg and it finally pooped-out. Even at doses of 250 it couldn't touch me after the poop-out. I wish you luck. I'm now on Nardil for my social phobia and major depression. It seems to be really good for now, but it's only my 3rd or 4th day on it (Nardil).
Best wishes!
-Carlos

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1st time Zoloft user: can I start with 100mg? Rocket Jackson 4/24/03
can you start with 100mg--probably not a good idea Jack Smith 4/24/03
Re: 1st time Zoloft user: can I start with 100mg? » Rocket Jackson Carlos 4/24/03
Can Zoloft tabs be cut in half? Rocket Jackson 4/24/03
Re: Can Zoloft tabs be cut in half? Carlos 4/24/03
Yes, I cut 50mg in half for ages. No probs. (nm) ace 4/24/03
Re: Can Zoloft tabs be cut in half? » Rocket Jackson Snoozy 4/25/03

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