I've been taking setraline for 7 months. Now on 150 mgs. Still have bad anxiety should I change
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I also have bad agrophobia and low mood. Four year ago I had months with anxiety following brain op and took venlafaxine which got be back to myself eventually.
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weenett Sneak
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Sneak weenett
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Thanks. I am a lot better than I was but still a long way from what I'd like to be. Guess I'm also scared of the changeover can't stand the idea of going backwards.
weenett Sneak
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Sneak weenett
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OK thanks I guess that would be an option. Although idea of taking two meds isn't great! Basically I just want the miracle of feeling better without meds. Dream on!
GodsServant Sneak
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In my opinion, you should increase the dose and max it out before you consider changing med. For exmaple, I am currently on 100mg. If it starts to poop out, I will increase to 150mg and if that poops out I will increase to 200mg and if that poops out, then I will change to another AD. I'm 43 yrs old so hopefully by then they'll have much better meds for illness. But who knows, I may die from natural causes or other illness or an accident before then, or before the med poops out.
You should check/work with a GP but I think it's recommended to max out a dose to see if it works before switching med.
Sneak GodsServant
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Thanks I see my GP regularly and he suggested the 200 mgs which I've tried but it makes me feel as if I'm spaced out. I thought I would try forum as people here know what I'm talking about. Gp can only try to understand. Thanks anyway
GodsServant Sneak
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Sneak, spaced out is probably the derealization you're feeling. This lasts for 2-3 weeks and it should go away. It went away for me.