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Posted 8/4/2010 1:11 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

I've been on Cipralex for nearly 4 months now. I don't feel that it's working properly. First month I was on 10mg and after that it was increased to 20mg. I do seem to feel better at times then I have relapses where I feel like crap again. Should I not be feeling a lot better by now? I am sill irritable and having a lot of weird dreams. Should I ask my doctor to change my medication when I do see him in two weeks?

Thanks
Posted 8/4/2010 1:16 AM (GMT 0)
I would most certainly let them know that it isn't working well for you. It has been a long time and you should be feeling better. Do you go to any counseling? It helps a lot with depression. Talk to your doctor and let them know how you feel.

I hope that you feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 8/4/2010 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Karen. Yes I am getting counseling and mention this to him as well.
Posted 8/4/2010 9:14 AM (GMT 0)
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU. WITH COMPASSION JAMIE. ME, BACK IN THERAPY.

THE MAD PROFESSOR

-jamie.
Posted 8/5/2010 3:21 AM (GMT 0)
ANTI-DEPRESSANTS HELP ALOT AS WELL AS THERAPY. WHAT IT COMES DOWN TO IS: IN THE END, IT'S UP TO YOU AND GOD TO MAKE THE BAD GO AWAY BECAUSE THE MEDS JUST COVER UP THE PROBLEM.
Posted 8/17/2010 5:54 PM (GMT 0)
So I saw my doctor today. He switched me from Cipralex 30mg to Pristiq 50 mg. I shall start the new meds tomorrow and hope this makes a difference.
Posted 8/17/2010 8:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there,

I take pristiq 100mg a day and it works well for me, I also take abilify and xanax. It is a good combination.

Hugs, Karen
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