I wanted to know if starting at a low dosage of sertraline will reduce my side effects? I want to start at 25mg instead of 50mg. I used to take it for years then came off and now going back on. I just want to reduce the side effects I get at the beginning of taking it
Sertraline dosage side effects?
Question posted by Anieto24 on 24 Jan 2022
Last updated on 24 January 2022 by Catholicmom
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Catholicmom
25 Jan 2022
I think it’s a good idea to start on 25mg. I did that then moved up to 50mg after one week. I actually didn’t have too many side effects, well not nearly as many as I had on lexapro years ago!
My daughter also started on 25mg and stayed there. She said it’s just enough for her to manage her mild anxiety.
jakyoga65
24 Jan 2022
Hi. I did the same thing a few years ago. Started sertraline at 25mg for two weeks then 37.5, then 50. It did seem to help with the side effects. Had trouble sleeping for a few months but nothing else was too bad. It did take several weeks to be effective. Best of luck.
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