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susan69457
susan69457

I'm on 5mg escitalopram, seeing doctor later to see if I can increase to 10mg but whilst I feel like the 5 isn't enough as I feel shaky, poor appetite and so so tired! Are these signs I need to up my dose?

Any help gratefully received!

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  • sparrow01
    sparrow01 susan69457

    Posted

    hello, you didnt mention how long you have been taking 5mg?

    if you have only just started on this medication, these initial startup side effects are quite normal and will ease soon

    • sparrow01
      sparrow01

      Posted

      hello i noticed in another post on the forum you have been on 5mg for a month or more? you should increase the dose, because 5mg is not enough to be working properly for an adult (taking 5mg means you may just be in a constant state of withdrawal, becuase there is not enough of the drug in your system to be working effectively).  the morning anxiety will pass eventually (or ease down to the point of not being bothersome anymore);  the time it takes to pass varies from person to person.  try going up to 10mg for at least 2 weeks, and then proceed from there
    • susan69457
      susan69457 sparrow01

      Posted

      Thankyou Sparrow, I'm on day 28 so nearly a month and yes I do feel like if you are withdrawing as I can't level out! I feel like I'm on a roller coaster, I'm hoping I won't get too bad side effects but I definitely feel like 5mg is not enough. Thankyou for replying

  • doug15835
    doug15835 susan69457

    Posted

    I have been on 10mg for over a month.  Still very tired first thing in the mornng, nausea, and general agtated state continues...  In addition to Tinnitus.
    • susan69457
      susan69457 doug15835

      Posted

      Hi Doug, I've just got back from docs and she has upped me from 5 to 10mg escitalopram but has suggested trying 5 in morning and 5 at night to help with my morning anxiety so will try and hope it works! Could you try that?

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