Re: citalopram dose times
Originally Posted by
cheshirecatqee
Is it the entire time you are taking citalopram through the doses or the time on one dose that counts?
Sorry not explaining this well. I've been taking cit for about 5ish weeks but been taking 30mg for 2ish so do I have to wait for the 30mg to get to 6 weeks or does it all count,cit
I think you need to stick to one dose for at least 2 weeks, absolute bare minimum, to get a good sense of whether it's working, and in my case I stayed at the initial dose for three before I felt stable and confident enough to go up to the recommended dose (20). I made my assessment at three weeks that the primary side-effects were under control, I was handling the occasional dark thoughts, the higher dose was statistically better for me, and I also felt confident enough to spend the time to try it. In other words, I think you have to really think it through and consult your doc and therapist to try to obtain some impartial perspective.
Most people don't seem to reach full benefit until around 8 weeks, so... my feeling is that hopping doses is not productive.
I'd stay stick to your new dose for 2 months and look at your calendar and plan to feel better then! I think we all need to avoid thinking too short-term about this treatment, it isn't helpful.
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