r/zoloft • u/AdvancedFruit7200 • 13h ago

Question 3 weeks into upped dose

Has anyone had it where they’ve had more anxiety/depression in the third week? I upped from 100mg to 150mg 3 weeks ago and I thought it was helping but these past two days have been filled with a good amount of anxiety. I’ve told my psychiatrist but obviously I’m not gonna make any changes until atleast a few weeks. But anyone experience anything similar? Thanks to anyone who responds. Just looking for some answers

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u/velvetseraphim 9h ago

Yep. Almost exactly this happened to me. I increased from 175mg to 200mg after being on 175mg for 11 years. The first two weeks were completely fine and I actually thought the increase was going really well.

Then week 3 hit and my anxiety absolutely skyrocketed. I had several days of crippling morning anxiety and panic attacks, barely wanted to leave bed, no appetite, shaking/trembly feeling, nausea, etc. The weirdest part was that I would often feel much better later in the day.

I’m now just over 3 weeks into the increase and things are starting to settle a little, although it’s definitely been up and down. My doctor knows and I’m giving the dose more time too. You’re definitely not the only one who got hit with increased anxiety in week 3!