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Feeling numb

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don45258
don45258

Hi all

this is my 11th week on escitalapram 9 weeks on 10mg and 2 weeks on 15mg and i just feel numb we things ever get better ?

HELP PLEASE

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  • a-new-day
    a-new-day don45258

    Posted

    hi, 2 weeks is not much time on 15mg so give it a few more weeks ok

    if no success, do a switchover to sertraline instead of escitalopram (50mg sertraline for 2 weeks and then decide if want to go up to 100mg....no need to taper off, just replace the escitalopram with sertraline)

    • don45258
      don45258 a-new-day

      Posted

      Thanks for reply

      I've tried sertraline it's not for me I've tried about 5 different ad's with no joy I was on citalopram for years and it worked well but just stopped working 3 years ago

  • Zio10
    Zio10 don45258

    Posted

    Really when you start a new dose its like starting all over

    Give it 4-6 wks. After that talk to your Dr. Im sorry you are not doin great. Depression and anxiety suck!

    • don45258
      don45258 Zio10

      Posted

      Thanks

      I guess I need to be patient 😬

    • looloo43
      looloo43 don45258

      Posted

      I agree 100% with zio, Don. It is a slow process, but you are following the right path. Review things with your doc after 4-6wks (I'd say 6wks really) to have given the 15mg fair chance. You still have the leeway to go up a notch in dose if necessary. Take care. x

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