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MY doctor is increasing me to 10 from 5 . What should i expect? 5 didn't do anything for my anxiety. i actually got more anxious. I am wondering if i will feel better and will the side effects get really bad? PLEASE HELP me understand what i have to look forward to.

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  • cory65493
    cory65493 Guest

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    So far everything you said is normal. Starting or increasing will give you some side effects including anxiety (I know, right). Anyways you probably will have more side effects when moving to 10. It's completely normal. Remember that side effects mean that the meds are working things out inside you (for the better!). Just stay positive and go one day at a time. You will be fine!

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      Guest cory65493

      Posted

      thank you, how long do i wait before it is decided that this medication is not for me? I feel like i have wasted 4 weeks with no real help:(

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      Guest lois95799

      Posted

      thank you, I hope it will be working for me by then:)

    • cory65493
      cory65493 Guest

      Posted

      I know it feels like that but the 5 dose is very dose. However, being on it for 4 weeks will make it a little easier when going to 10. Btw its normal to question the meds...that's anxiety. Just tell yourself that the meds are a good thing that they are improving your life which they will. They are working hard now it just takes time to see that.

    • cory65493
      cory65493 Guest

      Posted

      I meant a very low dose in my last reply...

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      Guest cory65493

      Posted

      thank you. i really appreciate you taking time to reassure me. This is my first experience with antidepressants and i am just so nervous about them.

    • cory65493
      cory65493 Guest

      Posted

      No problem. It's fine and your fine. Just hard to see that when your down. The meds will take care of that and get you on the mend.

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