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Hi everyone
I am going for a check up tonight to the doctors to see how I am getting on.
I have been on 20mg since March and was doing fine up until about 2 weeks ago. My brain won't shut off at night and I can't sleep. Would this be a reason to increase the dosage or try and get something to help me sleep?
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks x
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steven76286 Mermaid8701
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Justcurious76 Mermaid8701
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Elainesophie1 Mermaid8701
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Personally I would only advise an increase in dosage if your mental health/depression has deteriorated, I would not increase it due to being awake at night until you know why you are not sleeping. I certainly would think hard before beginning to take sleeping tablets or diazepam- at least until you explore what it is that could be keeping you awake, that is my personal view of course- and I would discuss possible reasons for lack of sleep with your GP, and other alternatives before getting hooked on sleeping pills. I take the citalopram early in the morning and this does not afffect sleep- if you are taking it later in the day- that could impact.
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deidra40034 Mermaid8701
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I would wait until you speak to your doctor about changing your dose. When I can’t sleep now, I do use the Tylenol p.m. I don’t use often, only when I have a real problem, and it seems to work for me. And the pharmisist told me it is safe. I am frightened of those sleeping meds, I just take so many meds already, I just don’t want to take any more than I have to. But, I do know what you mean about the brain not wanting to shut off! It truly is awful!! Good Luck at the Doctor tonight!
Mermaid8701 deidra40034
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thank you for your reply.
The doctor has increased my dose to 30mg so hopefully this will help or I will pop to the pharmacy and see if u can get some Tylenol. Thanks xx
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