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Increase to 150mg help!

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emma1605
emma1605

Ive been on 75mg (37.5mg twice daily) since mid feb and its worked wonders it really has given me my life bk but the past few weeks my anxiety has slowly got worse so a week ago doc increased my dose to 150mg (75mg twice daily) and can feel myself going bk to the way i was before, do i need to drop bk to 75mg or give it longer for the higher dose to kick in?

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  • elaine92718
    elaine92718 emma1605

    Posted

    I'd give it longer to kick in but see your GP again. There may be a different tablet that suits you better. Hope this helps
  • laurence54964
    laurence54964 emma1605

    Posted

    Rather than concern yourself with the the precise dose, could I suggesr u look for other supplementary ways to help yourself. Maybe look for something like a psychotherapy e.g.CBT to add to the drugs. Look for things to do that take your mind away from your problems, e.g. Exercise, recreation, etc. making your treatment more multidimensional could be the thing for u. Don't forget to be kind to yourself, reward yourself for your efforts.

    it works for me at least. I know we r all different but give it a go perhaps.

  • DR.WHO
    DR.WHO emma1605

    Posted

    Hello, my doctor increassed my dose up to 150mg too, because the previous one was apparently not working.

    Now I feel a bit better, more Stable and calm.It May need a few more days to start working for you.Im also Seeing a terapist too

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