Posted by tenuous on November 5, 2000, at 5:16:12
In reply to Re: Switched from Celexa to Effexor-switch again? , posted by Jen111111111 on November 4, 2000, at 16:21:35
I had the same effect that you described; felt better the first week, then dropped back down. I had my dose upped. I'm now on 225mg/day and it's working great. The side effects are minimal: I still need 50mg of trazadone to fall asleep, but I no longer wake up after only 4 hours: I sleep for 7 hours! I have had more consecutive days of feeling normal now than I've had in the last 20 years. I REALLY hope this drug never poops out. I'm willing to be on it for the rest of my life if I can just have a normal life like everyone else.
Anyway, since you had some response, why don't you just ask for a dosage increase? The conservative dosages on this medication are in the range of 150mg - 225mg. It is not unheard of to go substantially higher. Is your doctor experienced with prescribing this particular med? It may be worthwhile to find a doctor who will be more aggressive in treating your symptoms. You don't want to drag out the process any longer than necessary.
> I'm on 75mg right now. I felt better the first week or so, but it just seems like it's not working now. Celexa (20mg) worked very well for the last year. It was the first AD I have taken. I thought I was going crazy when it quit working. I haven't called my doc yet, but I think I might. Also, I made my first appointment with a counselor. This is a huge step for me. I've refused to go in the past, but I think it is time I gave in. The strangest part is that I feel fine when I'm at work. It's when I get home (I live alone) that I feel like I'm in a black hole.
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