In my experience I got side effects when I started on 50mg and when I increased to 100mg so I don’t know if there would be a huge difference from starting with half or just doing the 50mg.Stupid question:
Has anyone tried starting with half a dose before going up? I've been given 50g for a month but the side effects really frighten me. I was thinking could I half the tablet and start with that?
My dr actually told me to half my dose of 50mg for a week at first. So you’ll be fine xStupid question:
Has anyone tried starting with half a dose before going up? I've been given 50g for a month but the side effects really frighten me. I was thinking could I half the tablet and start with that?
I started on 25mg for two weeks before upping to 50mg. That was at my doctors advice. Perhaps it depends how severe they deem you?Stupid question:
Has anyone tried starting with half a dose before going up? I've been given 50g for a month but the side effects really frighten me. I was thinking could I half the tablet and start with that?
The doctor just said take one daily and the packet says the same thingI started on 25mg for two weeks before upping to 50mg. That was at my doctors advice. Perhaps it depends how severe they deem you?
My packet says the same, but dr advised to start on 25mg. If that’s what you are most comfortable doing, then give it a go. I didn’t have any increased symptoms when I upped my dose after the 2 weeks so it may be a better way to ease yourself in to it (noting that everyone reacts to it differently)The doctor just said take one daily and the packet says the same thing
thank you. I have asked the doctor for a sick note so I'm hoping that I can take the 2 weeks of medicine and have the side effects without work.My packet says the same, but dr advised to start on 25mg. If that’s what you are most comfortable doing, then give it a go. I didn’t have any increased symptoms when I upped my dose after the 2 weeks so it may be a better way to ease yourself in to it (noting that everyone reacts to it differently)
thank you, did you find you still have really bad symptoms or were they okay if you don’t mind me asking ?xMy dr actually told me to half my dose of 50mg for a week at first. So you’ll be fine x
can I ask what symptoms you had if you don’t mind?My packet says the same, but dr advised to start on 25mg. If that’s what you are most comfortable doing, then give it a go. I didn’t have any increased symptoms when I upped my dose after the 2 weeks so it may be a better way to ease yourself in to it (noting that everyone reacts to it differently)
thank you, I’ve had 2 anti depressants before that I reacted really badly too so that’s why I’m worried. That said, the mini pill I didn’t have a single side effect.I think it really depends on the person. I felt sick at first (even on 25mg). When i upped the dose I had quite a lot of side effects, but I know people who hardly had any. I was prescribed for anxiety and panic disorder, I remember feeling an increase in anxiety, sweating, insomnia, stomach problems and giddiness. However, they did go away after a while. Everyone will react differently. I know it can feel daunting taking new medication, but see how you get on with it. xx
Hope it helps you. It’s quite literally saved my life.thank you, did you find you still have really bad symptoms or were they okay if you don’t mind me asking ?x
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can I ask what symptoms you had if you don’t mind?
Also if someone could tell me how soon the symptoms start that’d be great. I have really bad anxiety especially health anxiety.
what I will say though, headaches, restless, bad sleep, lack of appetite and brain fog i experience now so I suppose it can’t be that much different
Of course, I lost my appetite for a week or so and then I just had an emotional block. Felt very numb. Think I had some teeth grinding as well. All very mild so I think I was lucky tbh. All I can say is for me, the first two weeks were worth how I felt after. Hope you get on ok with them xthank you, did you find you still have really bad symptoms or were they okay if you don’t mind me asking ?x
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can I ask what symptoms you had if you don’t mind?
Also if someone could tell me how soon the symptoms start that’d be great. I have really bad anxiety especially health anxiety.
what I will say though, headaches, restless, bad sleep, lack of appetite and brain fog i experience now so I suppose it can’t be that much different
thank you, did you find you still have really bad symptoms or were they okay if you don’t mind me asking ?x
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can I ask what symptoms you had if you don’t mind?
Also if someone could tell me how soon the symptoms start that’d be great. I have really bad anxiety especially health anxiety.
what I will say though, headaches, restless, bad sleep, lack of appetite and brain fog i experience now so I suppose it can’t be that much different
I’ve been on 100mg for a year now but started on 50mg at first was on it for about 6 months before and then upped the dose. The only side affects I really had was fatigue, and a bit of a headache and sweating. I’m on it for depression & anxiety. My side affects didn’t worsen when I increased tbh but the only side affect I can’t stand is the sweating especially in the summer months. Also used to take it in the morning but now I take it at night as I found taking it during the day it made me really tired and drowsy I take it at night about an hr before bed, but some people it keeps them awake if they take it at night, affects everyone so differently.thank you, did you find you still have really bad symptoms or were they okay if you don’t mind me asking ?x
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can I ask what symptoms you had if you don’t mind?
Also if someone could tell me how soon the symptoms start that’d be great. I have really bad anxiety especially health anxiety.
what I will say though, headaches, restless, bad sleep, lack of appetite and brain fog i experience now so I suppose it can’t be that much different
I’m one who has to take it in the morning or my insomnia has a party.I’ve been on 100mg for a year now but started on 50mg at first was on it for about 6 months before and then upped the dose. The only side affects I really had was fatigue, and a bit of a headache and sweating. I’m on it for depression & anxiety. My side affects didn’t worsen when I increased tbh but the only side affect I can’t stand is the sweating especially in the summer months. Also used to take it in the morning but now I take it at night as I found taking it during the day it made me really tired and drowsy I take it at night about an hr before bed, but some people it keeps them awake if they take it at night, affects everyone so differently.
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