My dosage upped from 20 to 30mg

[Liviguy]

Just had my latest progress appt at the GP and she has discussed me upping from 20 to 30 since I have levelled out on 20 and I'm still feeling the anxiety issues. She thinks I'm doing a lot better than I was 8 weeks ago which is positive.

I'm hoping the side effects will be minimal.

My GP who I really like informed me that she is leaving the practice in June which is a blow as I felt like she really cared how I was doing, I just hope the next doctor is as caring and supportive.

[Spot-the-frog]

Just to let you know that I have upped to 30mg from 20mg 7 days ago and I suffered no side effects (phew!). My dr wants me to try 40mg but I'm not sure what to do as I seem to be pretty good on 30mg.......

[Liviguy]

Thanks for that.

I was doing well on 20 for a while but I seem to be allowing the worry creep in again. I'm awaiting an appointment with the hospital for therapy.

Im going to beat this. Life is too short.

[Liviguy]

Started taking the increased dose and the nausea and increased anxiety is back. Bummer. Still, onwards and upwards as they say.

[Spot-the-frog]

The side effects should be short lived, hope you are feeling better? I still haven't taken the plunge to the next level 40mg, I still am unsure if I should increase or not....

[Liviguy]

Probably too early to tell yet as it's only day two, however maybe in a week or so I hope to feel a bit better.

[Asha1979]

Liviguy I've gone up to 40mg am on day 6 and anxiety through the roof. Has your gp given you anything along with it for anxiety till meds kick in?

[Liviguy]

Nope, nothing at all. I started on 20mg and the uncomfortable side effects lasted for around two weeks so I am hoping the side effects of 30mg will only last a week.

I do take Stemetil for the nausea which help a little.