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50mg - 100mg how long?

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misssunshine10
misssunshine10

Hi, i have been increased to 100mg how long just i expect to feel good results? I understand that everyone is different but i have heard that it takes 6 - 8 weeks to get into your system but if you increase your dose it takes an extra 6 - 8 weeks is that right? Thanks

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  • LFCste
    LFCste misssunshine10

    Posted

    6 to 8weeks seems to be the correct time frame to see any improvements  
  • misssunshine10
    misssunshine10

    Posted

    thanks for your reply, is that 6 - 8 weeks in total or an extra 6  8 weeks now that i have upped my dose?
    • rich21763
      rich21763 misssunshine10

      Posted

      Think it will vary

      If I was you and the increase is beneficial I would expect benefits 3 weeks after upping the dose and increasing improvement there after thru to 6 weeks or so

      Good luck

    • LFCste
      LFCste misssunshine10

      Posted

      I would say 6 to 8weeks now that you have up the dose like rich21763 said it will vary but I say that time frame is a save bet that way your not dissapointed if you see no improvement sooner if that make sence we dont get this way over night so will take time to recover

      take care   

    • LFCste
      LFCste

      Posted

      just to add for me I just take one day at a time makes life easier 
  • alison11636
    alison11636 misssunshine10

    Posted

    Hi hopefully pretty quick u will notice the difference,everyone is so different,I ended up on 200 mg highest dose but eventually weren't working for me,but good luck,just watch your weight because I piled the weight on with them.

  • misssunshine10
    misssunshine10

    Posted

    Thanks for your replies everyone it's great having forums like this everyone supports each other along the way of treatment. My anxiety isn't horrendous all the time just varies I guess I will soon know when in a social event again fingers crossed smile x

  • iris46
    iris46 misssunshine10

    Posted

    Each person is different...it can take 12 weeks and more. Try to get exercise, fresh air and sunshine, don't lie in bed too late, but get up and do some tasks

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