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Oct 27, 2013, 07:34 PM
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It's only been a month on my new medicine and I feel no better. Thinking about stopping but should I give it the 3 months like she said??? So CONFUSED....Aghhh
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Oct 27, 2013, 07:39 PM
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What med isit? Id give it 3 months yes but call snd say how youre feeling.
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Oct 27, 2013, 07:40 PM
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I would mention it to your pdoc, 3 months does seem like a long time to wait for any results at all
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Oct 27, 2013, 08:07 PM
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6-8 weeks is common for a med to actually start working. So you've only been on it for 4 weeks, so it definitely shouldn't be doing much right now.
And depending on the level you've started at - wait the 6-8 weeks after starting on the actual dosage and not a lower dose.
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Oct 27, 2013, 08:34 PM
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If you're on a lower dose and you're going up then you won't feel much yet. I definitely say give it the full three months unless it's giving you bad side effects. If you're just not sure if it's working then stick it out. I was going up on my Zoloft and it's been about two months now and I'm feeling better. It takes a bit. I hope you're doing okay <3
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Oct 28, 2013, 05:25 AM
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You're doing something good for your mental health everyday by taking the meds. Your chemistry changes a little at a time and over that time you can more easily see if it's making the changes you were looking for.
You and your doctor are learning about how your body and mind react to different amounts in your system over time. You'll need this information later. Good luck, you're doing great taking them everyday! If you're comfortable and have doctor supervision, keep going! |
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Oct 28, 2013, 05:39 AM
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 you will be okay.... now !.. listen and trust sometimes medicines are mis-appropriated I hate to see you on the wrong end.... there is a type of dysfunction that medication can give you.... if you feel very strange very awkward... then it aint no good honey!.... and what else? just pass it by you will be ok...
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Oct 28, 2013, 08:12 AM
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Three months with no improvement sounds like too long. I've been on viibryd (antidepressant) for almost three months and zilch. I'm making an appointment with a new psychiatrist today. The waiting game is over for me.
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Oct 28, 2013, 09:18 PM
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I currently am not seeing a pdoc ( I have my reasons) I'm fine with my Zoloft 50mg recently cut down from 100. I also take xanax as needed. I was recently put on Depakote (valproic acid) 750 mg in 3 doses 250/dose and this is the one I'm thinking of stopping....
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