Can anyone give any advice on how long it usually takes for medication to settle once upping a dosage. I currently take citalopram 30mg having upped my dosage exactly 3 weeks ago from 20mg. I had some good days last week but feel as though I have slipped back into old habits and wondered whether that is the medication as I was given no indication as to how long medication takes to settle after increasing my dosage. Any advice would be much appreciated.

3Catsandadog

Date posted: 3y

Usually it takes between 2-4 weeks, depending on the medication. My advice is to remember that medication can be helpful, but it’s not a fix. There will always be ups and downs, and sometimes you may feel as if the medicine is not working well enough in times of struggle. I know how hard it is (I’ve tried the majority of SSRI’s and anti anxiety meds, and it can be very frustrating). Know you’re not alone!

KC_88

Date posted: 3y

Well put, are you currently on taking anything?

3Catsandadog

Date posted: 3y

@KC_88 Yes, I’m on Pristiq for anxiety (it works for me, definitely better than Effexor- I do NOT recommend Effexor), Trazodone for sleep- definitely works for me, klonopin for night anxiety- eh, PRN Ativan- definitely helps but makes you sleepy

3Catsandadog

Date posted: 3y

@KC_88 In all honesty, 🍃🍃 is the only no-fail for me when I have terrible anxiety or anxiety attacks. Only Indica though, Sativa can trigger mania

jcamp04

Date posted: 25w

Medication and SSRIs

hi, I just started taking a low dosage of zoloft(sertraline) for OCD and generalized anxiety and I am on my second day. For anyone who has taken an SSRI or my specific medicine, how long did it take for you to notice a difference?

Anonymous

Date posted: 18w

Medication Questions

Hi all! I am on Zoloft 100mg and I was hoping to get some feedback! My biggest fear is being suicidal and sometimes I’m like checking to see if I am suicidal on the medication but then I think maybe it’s my ocd. My doctor wants to go higher but I’m wondering if this is a good idea based on my thoughts. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

lyshaa

Date posted: 16w

To stay on meds or not

Prior to starting meds I had intrusive thoughts but not to this degreee! I’ve also just started my period? My doctor basically said to suck it up or up the dose which I’m not overly keen on! Of course my over thinking brain keeps saying but if you come off what if they get worse again?

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