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Switching from IR to XL

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james22918
james22918

Hi,

I'm just wondering if anyone has switched from IR tablets to XL 24hr tablets please and how long did it take for them to level out?

Thanks

James 

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  • catherine55994
    catherine55994 james22918

    Posted

    I changed fairly early on but felt much better on the XL. Only thing is if you forget a dose you don't feel ill straight away. On average I get weepy on the 3rd day even if I only miss one dose.

  • Trina536
    Trina536 james22918

    Posted

    Hi James, I changed to XL 10 days ago, I felt better after only a couple of days. I still have the odd downer and anxiety is better but still hanging around in the background ,my psychiatrist said it would be 8 weeks before I feel the full benefit,so fingers crossed you never know by then I might be dancing on the ceiling 😁 hope you start to feel the benefit soon xx

    • james22918
      james22918 Trina536

      Posted

      Hi Trina,  thanks for your reply.  I'm glad things are working for you.  Do you mind if I ask how long you were on the IR tablets for please? Thanks James 

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