scared to up my dose of Celexa

Wonderful_life

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Joined : Apr 2015

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Posted 10/12/2015 8:32 PM (GMT 0)

Hi all, it's been a while since I've posted anything but I need reassurance. I am currently 23 weeks pregnant and 3 weeks ago my Dr prescribed me 20mg of celexa. She told me to take 10mg the first week then up my dose to the full 20. Well, 3 weeks later I am still on 10mg and I am scared out of mind to take the full 20. I have read that 20 is the recommended therapeutic dose and I will probably get more benefit from the 20. I have noticed within the past week my sleeping habits have improved and I have more energy, but the heightened anxiety 24/7 is what scares me to take the full 20. Please reassure me that it will get better.

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 10/12/2015 10:39 PM (GMT 0)

Hi WL,

What were your side effect experiences with the initial 10 mg? Were they pronounced? How did you deal with them...did coping skills help?

If so, then you know that you can and have conquered this familiar territory before, and can do it again!

It is not pleasant to have increased anxiety...and no one looks forward to it...

...but if it means feeling your best in the long term picture, then it is worth it, right?

Increases usually have milder s/e's than initial start ups, so even if you do have any issue...it should be less than you remember.:)

Good luck, check out our Resources for great self help coping skills...and keep posting!

S.C.

SunriseGuided

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Joined : Oct 2015

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Posted 10/13/2015 4:46 PM (GMT 0)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you can increase it more gradually.

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