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kevin66749
kevin66749

Hi all

day 11 now and feeling good but can anyone tell me how long this uneasy on ur feet and tiredness last!

When I walk or bend down and get up I feel like am drunk and cant walk right lol horrible feeling

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  • kathy_06966
    kathy_06966 kevin66749

    Posted

    Yes Kev  its still early days for you so you will be experiencing odd things  try to go with it as much as possible  If you are like me  you question EVERYTHING and over analyse   as the meds start to really kick in properly you will probably feel a lot more chilled out and much less anxious about the little niggles you feel  3months into my meds I still get tired phases but when I weigh everything up where i am now  is much better than before   hope this helps   best of luck
  • DavidUSA
    DavidUSA kevin66749

    Posted

    Day 11? hold on, you aint seen nothing yet. 

    I'm on 12 months and as Kathy said, the tiredness comes and goes in phases. I haven't found a way to avoid it. As for the drunken sailor affect, that will pass quickly. Keep in mind future increases in dosage will bring back some effects - just be aware and be prepared.

    If your are feeling better at 11 days that's GREAT! it took me several months.

    David 

  • cherry123
    cherry123 kevin66749

    Posted

    Hi Kevin..great to hear u are feeling better already after only 11 days. I was on them 2 months (which included an increase from 50mg to 75mg) before I felt any benefit!  I don't think the tiredness every really goes away..maybe depending on what dose u are on..but you have to weigh up the pros and cons.  Would u rather be extremely anxious/depressed or just plain tired?  I know which I choose!!

    Best wishes

    • kevin66749
      kevin66749 cherry123

      Posted

      Hi cherry the way u put it then yep defo worth it! Am on 50mg and gotta up it to 100mg next Monday. Ive really notice the difference since being on them (had a couple of wobbles). Hope you feeling ok
  • carla74489
    carla74489 kevin66749

    Posted

    Love reading your updates smile keep them coming.

    I started on 50mg for 4 weeks then upped dose to 100mg 13 days ago. Anxiety is a whole lot better and post natel depression easing slightly. Still have side effects, sweating, teeth grinding (my jaw aches like mad!) And finding it hard to get to sleep but when I do finally nod off I sleep well. I know the side effects will wear of eventually ( hopefully ) and it will all be worth it. I seem to be suffering memory! Iv been forgetting everything from my friend's christening to dr appointment, im sure thats probably more to me just losing the plot rather than a side effect smile 

    Take care everyone, keep the posts coming, love reading them all when I can't sleep smile

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