Anyone else on 300mg sertraline as specially prescribed by psychiatrist in UK?
Anyone else on sertraline - 300mg?
Question posted by SallyCinnamon7 on 28 Oct 2022
Last updated on 29 October 2022
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3 Answers
WildcatVet
29 Oct 2022
Doctors may prescribed higher than recommended doses in some cases but it's done off-label. More studies need to be done to determine safety and efficacy.
SallyCinnamon7
29 Oct 2022
I know a few people on 300mg where Psychs have specially prescribed. Wondered if there were others. Been on 200mg for 20 years and not working so well anymore, mainly due to SIBO.
WildcatVet
29 Oct 2022
It's also possible that the sertraline is "pooping out". It happens commonly with antidepressants after long term use.
SallyCinnamon7
29 Oct 2022
Yes. tachyphylaxis. It’s definitely still working, just need an increased dose.
masso
28 Oct 2022
The maximum dose is of 200 mgs.
https://www.drugs.com/dosage/sertraline.html
You should not be on 300 mgs.
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