Have posted a similar request before but not really had many replies.!!
I have been taking cipralex for 4 weeks , 2 weeks at 10mg and 2 weeks at 15mg , today I feel really anxious . My doctor has said that I can increase to 20mg but not sure if the tabets are making me feel like this . it has helped with the depression but has only taken the edge off the anxiety . I don't know whether to stick at 15mg to see if things settle or increase again
I've been on this since May 2007. Started on 10mg and upped to 20mg after about 6 weeks as 10 wasn't helping much.
I have anxiety/depression/stress.
In late Auguat felt really well and went back to work for 3 weeks in September. Unfortunately during those 3 weeks my managers were so awful to me ( I discovered they were watching me and following me) that I became as ill as I had been back in May. I now find it difficult (impossible) to think about work without getting anxious. I'm in the middle of a Grievance Procedure and once this is over I'm hoping to be able to concentrate on getting completely better.
I think the 20mg has helped me immensely, it's just my situation is holding me back.
Why don't you try the 20mg as the doc as suggested. If after several weeks you see no improvement you could always ask to drop back down again.
Yes! Wasn't too thrilled about having to go through them again!! Had headaches/dizziness/nauseous but only for a day or 2. Now only have the tiredness/need to sleep and not sure if that's the meds or the depression.