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DOSAGE CHANGE FOR OCD INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS

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mackem1
mackem1

I was on 20mg for 6 weeks. The GP inreased it to 30mg 4 weeks ago. I got appointment Thursday to review medication. The only real side effect I had is tiredness which I can deal with with because I am signed off work.

THe medication has helped reduce anxiety a bit and made intrusive thoughts a bit less intense. But still very anxious especially in public places.

Should I ask to stay on 30mg for 4 more weeks.I read you should give medication time to work fully. Or if GP suggests increasing it to 40mg should I agree I am 62 and worried by such a large dosage. Or change medication if she suggests it. I sence the GP will agree to whatever I suggest and I just dont know what to do???

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  • rachel62244
    rachel62244 mackem1

    Posted

    Its not a big dose and I believe many with ocd are on the Max doseage. I take 100mg sertraline which I believe is like 40mg CIT. I'm really tired too and doctor is thinking of putting me on 150 now after 3weeks on 100mg 10weeks on 50mg. X
  • Guest
    Guest mackem1

    Posted

    Mack you be fine mate. Same ad you I have been on CIT 30 for 12 months. Feel great now .I have a few drinks take my med about 1 hour before bed. Sleep like a log. I get some strange dreams ,that's it. I seen a hypnosis guy .brilliant recommend to any one
    • mackem1
      mackem1 Guest

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply.

      You drink on Citalopram. I was told not to drink? How much do you drink and any side effects other than sleep and dreams

    • E.L.R.
      E.L.R. mackem1

      Posted

      Hey there Mackem, I've been on citalopram for a little under 3 weeks. This weekend I had 2 social occasions, including (dare I say it) a lot of booze.

      I've read the leaflet that says not to drink on cit, but it didn't say why. What I noticed was the side effects intensified the morning after. Along with the standard hangover, I was totally spaced out. That led to a few dilemmas this morning where I couldn't make my mind up on a couple of simple tasks. Hasn't lasted too long though. Was tougher in the supermarket on Saturday. I guess really that if I'm going to drink, I'll need to plan easy days afterwards, or at least easy mornings, with no decision making tasks.

  • Guest
    Guest mackem1

    Posted

    Hi mack yes I do have a few drinks normally about 4 cans every night.yes I know its bad and all that have done so for 20 years .Dont worry my liver is still good. I Dont smoke but o like a drink after work to chill. I have no problems what so ever.
  • Guest
    Guest mackem1

    Posted

    Mack I am on holiday soon all inc so will be knocking s few back then .I only worry about stuff .like that any more what will be .ax long ad you are happy that's all what counts and to hell with everything .worrying about things got us into trouble in the first place and not having s smile stuck on our faces.
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