Side effects

[Scoobydoo1]

Can the side effects START after 2 weeks ? I am on an increased dose not new . Any advice pls

[aprilmoon]

Hi Scooby
What is it you're on?

[Scoobydoo1]

Citlapram xx

[aprilmoon]

Sorry I haven't been on that one.I've just had an increase in mine though so I feel a bit like you if that's any help.I would have thought that new symptoms just starting after 3 weeks would be unusual if that's what's happening.x

[Zeitgeist]

I found the side effects changed each week, both when starting and when increasing dose.

Sadly I think you just need to grit your teeth for the first four weeks and assume everything is a side effect.

[DELIBY99]

I found the side effects increased if increased the dose. Some settled ( insomnia for example) and others didn't ( loss of sex drive, weight gain) i guess you just have to decide what you can live with. I found i was tired a lot of the time and my motivation was lower, hence i decided to reduce down( which was a challenge in itself) I'm in 10MG for now and the side effects are minimal.

[SarahH]

SE's are worse if you jump too quickly with the dose increase but they will subside if you can bear it.

Sarah

[Scoobydoo1]

Been on 30 for a year , was ok on it but anything bad happen I would fall back down again , always feel worse in the winter months , was suggested 40 for a few months , but all was ok wasn't feeling any better but coping then , yesterday had a real bad day with wired thoughts jaw tension and woke this morn with early anxiety , so I can't understand how after 2 weeks I'm feeling worse . Any advice pls ? Xx

[Marty_67]

I felt better at the start and then...omg, it all went pear-shaped. But this is totally normal. It gets worse before it gets better - I stuck with it but others didn't and I can understand why.

But yes, I became worse than I was at the start which can feel demoralising - but do dig in and stick with it if you can

[Scoobydoo1]

Was this after an increase Marty ?