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Potatoghost
Potatoghost

hey everyone it's been a long time since I've been on here but back again as I'm still struggling x

has anyone increased a dose and found it made depression worse. I am at 4 weeks on 15mg lexapro so similar to 30mg citalopram and struggling with dread, crying, hopelessness anxiety. just the usual 🙄 I felt my mood drop bad since increasing and have noticed this happens on any med I have been on.

has this happened to anyone else and found that a lower dose was more effective compared to the higher doses.

is it normal if your dose is too high? thanks guys x

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  • robert82639
    robert82639 Potatoghost

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    4 weeks isnt really that long and if i were you id stick with it for another few weeks before going back to the doc. ive taken 8 weeks to feel the full benefit of citalopram before and this isnt unusual i believe even though 4-6 weeks is often quoted. i also keep a little diary as its hard to remember how you feel looking back. ive also found fhat my sleep and appetite improve first before my mood but its a sign that its working.

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