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Struggling with the meds

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I need some help, I’m scared that the meds will not work and that I’ll always feel depressed. I’ve had a few episodes in my life so far. I am now on citalopram. I am 62 years old and I was taking 10mg for four weeks then upped to 20mg for five weeks, and still on the 20mg. I’m still feeling very low, how long before the meds start working. I also feel very spacey on them, does this go away?

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Usually doctors will expect medication to take roughly 6-8 weeks before they start to take effect. The side effects should dissipate sooner than that. I don’t take the same medication as you do but this is a guide that most medication will advise.

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kippy2 in reply toIncognitoC

Thank you for replying to me. Is that 6-8 weeks from each time I increase the dose?

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IncognitoC in reply tokippy2

I’m not sure about that, but I would definitely think so. It might be that it’s not quite 6-8 weeks but I would imagine that you would have a period where your body needs to adjust to the different dose

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kippy2 in reply toIncognitoC

Thank you, doctor’s don’t seem to know

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IncognitoC in reply tokippy2

It’s unfair that some doctors are ill informed when it comes to medication!

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kippy2 in reply toIncognitoC

Definitely

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mizzou7016

not sure what your situation is....but medications alone won't necessarily take you out of the depression.....I use exercise, writing, and my artwork to help me focus on happier things...

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