Citalopram 4 Weeks
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HELP! I have been depressed, major crying spell on WEEK 4! First three weeks I had 20 mg.. Got diagnosed with OCD last week, and ever since then 40 mg.. but still having depressive episodes and MAJOR ocd.. What do I do/expect? I am thin so shouldn't this work?? Need help
Been dealing with this for months. I need relief.
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betsy0603 kaleigh77189
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It may be that this isn't the drug for you!
Is the OCD a new symptom or have you always had it? I would ask your doc about lowering the dose and sitting tight for a solid four months before making any more changes.
kaleigh77189 betsy0603
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betsy0603 kaleigh77189
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Discuss with your doctor but perhaps go back to 20 and wait four weeks to see how things settle out.
katecogs kaleigh77189
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4 weeks is very early days, and agree with Betsy in thinking 40mg is quite high this early on. These meds will give you side effects to start with, which includes worse anxiety, but they will ease off in time. It took me 3-4 months to start feeling better on 20mg. You should gauge your progress in months, not weeks. Each month should be counted as a week ...... so 4 weeks could mean 4 months.
Dont be too disheartened by the time it takes though - you can't hurry recovery. Upping your dose won't quicken it up either. These meds take time, so the best you can do is take your meds, keep persevering, wait ..... and things will start improving in time.
I know it's uncomfortable and we all want to be well now ..... but patience is needed so these meds work for you.
You'll get there xxx
kaleigh77189 katecogs
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