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linda05005
linda05005

Have just upped my Cit from 20mgs to 40mgs started getting headaches has anyone else experienced this ? Thanks

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  • deidra40034
    deidra40034 linda05005

    Posted

    Hi Linda,  I’m afraid it’s that jump in mg’s.  That’s a pretty big jump all at once, I’m really not sure why the doctors seem to be going from 20 to 40 lately.  They usually do it slowly.  They tell us how important it to go slowly making any changes, then they do this.  Go figure.  But, yep it’s the change in dose giving you the headaches.  You can give the doctor’s office a call, see which over the counter med is safe for you to take for it.  Good Luck!!

     

  • NeedMoreTime
    NeedMoreTime linda05005

    Posted

    yes just recently had mine upped to 40mg ....was having headaches as well doc says im getting too stressed out by ppl I deal with like my childrens father. im a worry wart and i stress myself out alot i needed 40 yours might be too high for u see if u can get 30 mg instead....how long has it been since upped? u also might have to give it some time. if headaches continue make another appointment
    • linda05005
      linda05005 NeedMoreTime

      Posted

      Thanks I only been on 40mg 5 days so very early days . Couldn't sleep last night either so have got Dr appointment Monday

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