Re: new here looking for some advice please
Originally Posted by
kezza1988
i was disappointed when he said 25 mg because everywhere i read people are on 300 or 450mg and i’m only on lowest dose
I don't get it either. Provided kidney disease is not a factor the NICE guideline recommends starting on 150mg split over 2-3 doses daily and increasing by the same amount until an effective dose is reached to a maximum 600mg/day. I'd suggest starting on only 75mg/day in 2-3 divided doses increasing by 75mg after 4-7 days and following the same routine for any dose increases. An extra 25mg would barely register in the brain. Some doctors seem to be bigger pill phobics than even their most anxious patients.
he said i need the talking therapy more than anything
Perhaps, but what are you supposed to do while you're waiting for an appointment with a therapist and the time it will take for the therapy to take effect? Sigh!
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