20mg Of Cipralex and still cycling, any ideas?

HandsomeDevil04

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Joined : Jan 2013

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Posted 4/9/2013 4:21 AM (GMT 0)

Hello all,

I've been on Cipralex for about 8 months now, my doctor started me at 5mg for the first two weeks, 10mg for about three months, and 15mg for about 3 and a half months. I was going away with my family for Spring Break and I was unable to have my bi-monthly consultation with my doctor to see how the mediation was affecting me. I'd started to feel low and uncontrollably anxious again so I talked with my mom (who has a history of using and is still on a collection of anti-depressants and anti-anxieties) and we both decided it wouldn't hurt to try upping my dose to 20mg to see if it helped my mood at all.

I'm noticing more and more with this medication that it makes me feel better after the first couple of weeks, but it's like my body just builds up a tolerance too quickly and then I'm right back where I started.

I've been at 20mg for about a month now and I'm already starting to feel this up-and-down cycling stating to happen again.

I haven't had the opportunity to speak with my doctor yet, I have an appointment in two weeks. I plan on explaining my situation to her, and possibly asking about trying a new drug? Has anyone else noticed these effects while on Cipralex?

If anyone could give me a little more insight or even some opinions it'd be much appreciated!

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 4/9/2013 4:10 PM (GMT 0)

Hi H.D.

I don't have personal experience to share, I am sorry...but I did just want to encourage you, as I am sure you are feeling frustrated at this point.

I would go ahead and call your doctor and see if you can be seen earlier...perhaps they had a cancellation?

It could be that you have just not yet reached your theraputic dose yet...or as you suspect, you may need a different Rx to help you to feel your best.

Only you and your doctor can make this informed decision together....so even if you do hear from others who do or have taken this med, just keep in mind that everyone reacts differently.

What do you do in terms of alternative treatments? Do you have therapy skills, or self-help coping mechanisms that you can up at the moment to get you through this time?

If so, then increase them for the time being...if not, then I would encourage you to look into that, or check out our Resource Guide. (main page, 1st post)

You may be suprised to see what a few minutes a day the breathing and relaxation exercises (instructive links in the Resources) can do for reducing anxiety.:)

I hope that you get the answers that you need soon. Keep us posted.

S.C.

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