Hi

I have been prescribed Duloxetine 30mg by my psychiatrist for treatment of anxiety and depression. I have previously tried fluoxetine, mirtazapine, reboxetine and trazodone. The only one that I felt made any difference at all was reboxetine but I had to stop that due to physical side effects. I understand that duloxetine is the same 'kind' as reboxetine.

I picked it up from my pharmacy today and they hadn't included a patient information leaflet in the box which is something I always like to read before starting new medication, so I had a look on Google for a copy. Now it seems that the dosage for anxiety & depression is 60mg. There was no word from my psychiatrist about working up to that dose.

I'm not trying to be pessimistic but I very much doubt I am going to feel any effects from a drug when I am taking half of the recommended dose. Has anyone started (and remained) on 30mg and found it helped them?