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I started my medicine last Friday morning. The kind of person I am I’m most likely going to post a lot of questions these first couple of months. I was prescribed 50mg but my doc said to do 25mg the first week then start the whole pill after that. I take it first thing in the morning. I haven’t had a ton of side effects but then again that may be because of the dosage. I’m pretty nervous to start the 50mg. Anyways, this may be a REALLY silly question but if I take the medicine in the morning can I still feel side effects later in the day? Like say the evening time? 

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  • UK-Rose
    UK-Rose Guest

    Posted

    Hello Dev... 

    I suppose it all depends on which side effect really??

    But generally more of the annoying ones like to stay around for the day, maybe a few... sorry

    I know this doesn’t help, but were all in the same boat so dont please dont feel too discouraged 🌹

    • Guest
      Guest UK-Rose

      Posted

      Hey UK-Rose, thanks for your reply!

      I take the medicine in the morning and I’ve noticed that I’ve been having sweaty palms and feet all day, yuck. Not crazy sweaty but definitely noticeable.  Today was a crappy day. I had a headache shortly after taking the medicine that went away after Tylenol but then came right back. I haven’t noticed big changes in my sleep, I sometimes wake in the middle of the night and can’t fall back asleep for a little while. But after reading other discussions on here I feel that I definitely have it easier than others. Not sure if that will change once I start the 50mg, praying that it doesn’t though! 

    • UK-Rose
      UK-Rose Guest

      Posted

      Hello Dev...

      Those headaches!! lol I had those daily for quite awhile, wasnt painful, just dull and annoying... but they passed once I got to 3weeks, just be sure to keep yourself hydrated.

      If you concerned about the 50mg, you could always do 1 week at 37.5mg then increase to 50mg the week after?? (thats how I did my increases) but it is all down to personal preference, but I would advise to sticking to the same daily time for your doses (mines 10am) and I find that really helps. 

      Good Luck, your in the best place for support and advice 🌹

  • KKHopeful
    KKHopeful Guest

    Posted

    Dev. I started on 25 mg 7 weeks ago. Just increased to 37.5 mg today.  Everyone is different on the same med. I had bad side effects off on on all day on the 25 mg. Finally leveled out at 5 weeks.  But had a two week set back because of some medical tests. It’s a good sign you aren’t having bad side effects. It may mean when you go to 50 mg it won’t be so bad. Good luck and ask all the questions you need to. 

    KK

    • Guest
      Guest KKHopeful

      Posted

      Hi KKHopeful, thanks for your reply! 

      Today wasn’t an easy day but I got through it! I hope you are doing better and not dealing with any crappy side effects. Is 37.5mg the highest you will go? If you don’t mind me asking. I am definitely nervous to start the 50mg but I know I need to do it.

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