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    Question about upping dose

    As you know i was recently taking 5mg of Cipralex, the doctor decided to up my dose to 20mg, by taking 10mg for 3 days, then 15mg for 3 days and then starting on 20mg.

    Well at the moment i am on 15mg and due to start 20mg tomorrow, i was wondering if going up like this from 5mg to 20mg will make me feel worse initially? and make me alot more anxious and panic more?

    The reason i ask is i know when you start medication you get side effects and feel worse for the first week or two, is this the same when upping doses?

    Thanks.

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    Re: Question about upping dose

    I would have thought if this was going to happen it would have happened with the other increases so try not to worry too much

    Joy

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    Re: Question about upping dose

    Quote Originally Posted by joy View Post
    I would have thought if this was going to happen it would have happened with the other increases so try not to worry too much

    Joy
    Thanks Joy, The reason i ask is because i am feeling very tense, restless and also i feel a little panicky, especially at night, i don`t know whether it is due to my throat problem or because of the increased dose.

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    Re: Question about upping dose

    probably a bit of both!!!

    Try some breathing exercises and watch some rubbish Tv of play some games on the arcade to take your mind off things.

    Love Joy

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    Re: Question about upping dose

    Hi - I haven't taken those drugs but was another type and went up 10mg. The side effects were no way near as bad as the initial start on the drugs. I did have some effects but they went quickly.

    P.S. Do not do the Scrabbleblast game unless you have 5 hrs to kill..... you lose days on that game x

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    Re: Question about upping dose

    Hi Yorkshireguy,

    This is being done under close medical supervision.Relax.
    Your symptoms are more likely due to your increased sensitivity to the fear of the unknown.
    Focus on the positive-you are getting treatment and you are progressing!!

    Best wishes,
    Chalky

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    Re: Question about upping dose

    And I waste hours on Spellbound!!!

    Joy

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