Just got Zoloft for the first time, dosage questions

[xavalonxxx 0]

I just received Zoloft for the first time for panic/social anxiety etc.  The thing is, he went right to 50mg which most people told me they started at 25mg.  I got a bit nervous about this so I split the pill.  Is it really a big jump to go straight to 50 or should I take 25 for a week or so?

[Ninja Kitty 15]

HI I hope this helps you

Zoloft Generally is started at 25mg per day..... but if prescribed for panic/anxiety7other social anxiety issues 50mg can be the starting dose it can also be upped to max dose of 200mg per day but that dosage is primarily for very high and advanced issues with depression and anxiety and panic etc. 50mg is not that bad honestly, i was 100mg plus at one point with zoloft, i only stopped taking it because my Psychiatrist put me on stronger meds. Im not trying to big myself up but i do have degrees in medicine and pharmacology so if you want anymore information help or support don't be afraid to ask...although advice is all i give I'm not your Dr or pharmacist, I just try and help people with med fears when needed.

oh and yes you can take 25mg say for 1 week then updose to the 50mg stated by your Dr, but you could ask them about this just as  precaution.

I hope this helps

Kitty x

[xavalonxxx 0]

Thanks for the reply, my thoughts were just the starting dose, I dont have issue with using 50mg.  I guess it depends, I took my first dose last night and I dont feel any sides so I guess I am used to benzo's or other things with knock you out or make you more nervous.