Increased anxiety with starting Sertraline? Please help

[loula24]

Hi. I am on day 17 of taking Sertraline - 50mg for the first two weeks and 100mg for the last 3 days. I am in hell with horrendous anxiety and feeling like I am going a bit loopy - literally can't function. I have heard that when you start Sertraline/up the dose it can increase anxiety for a while? Has anyone also experienced this and does it go soon? I am in a really bad state.
Thank you.

Hello Loula. If you have a look at the Support for those on Sertraline thread you'll find some answers and a support group. Something you can do to help with the anxiety is take Diazepam, or if breastfeeding, Lorazepam. What I'd suggest is to go back to your GP and talk through your concerns. Good luck. :)