Posted by jboud24 on November 2, 2004, at 16:30:33
In reply to help, please: 100 mg Zolotf too much?, posted by Louisa on November 2, 2004, at 7:17:29
Hi Louisa,
I just wanted to give you some encouragement with regards to your Zoloft. I currently take 300mgs. This is the differences I've noted between a 100 and 300mg dose: side-effects don't get much worse at all, except for a *slight* decrease in sex-drive. Let me emphasize slight. At 100mg, I felt just OK, but at 300mg my depression is non-extant, and the affect it has on my anxiety is very substantial. Perhaps a 50% reduction in Generalized and Social Anxiety. At 300mg, I experience a slight increase in apathy, but again it is very slight. Overall, zoloft gets a big two-thumbs up for my anxieties and depression. It is the best AD I have yet to take. And the good thing about it is, if you relapse and your doc says you may need more, the dosage may be safely pushed up to 400mgs. This comes from the most respected psychopharmacologist in my area. He currently has multiple patients doing beautifally at 400mgs.
The bottom line is, you have a lot of room to play with as for dosages, and don't be afraid to push the dose up; you've still got a ways to go if you and your doc so chose.
I hope this helps you out, and best wishes
Justin
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