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day 6 on antidepressant (escitaloprám 10 mg)

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i feel very drowsy and even more stressed today , should i continue the medicine or what

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You need to allow five weeks for the medication to get into your system.What is causing your anxiety today ?

BOB

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Bluesqiggle

Yes, keep going. It takes around 6-8 weeks to settle down. You will have some side effects but rest when you can.

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Moon_Glitter

You could talk to your prescriber about dropping down to 5mgs for awhile and work your way up to 10mgs. Hang in there.

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veerabala in reply to Moon_Glitter

i spokw with him he adjusted the dosage and asked to take at night

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Moon_Glitter in reply to veerabala

That's good to hear. Hopefully this will help. xx

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Bluesqiggle

Thinking of you, but keep going. It will take some time to adapt.

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veerabala in reply to Bluesqiggle

thank you

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FearIsALiar

How are you doing? Are you still taking the medication

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veerabala in reply to FearIsALiar

Yes I am taking 10mg per day, now I don't have any of those side effects I don't see any big improvement but I hope I will get better

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FearIsALiar in reply to veerabala

It takes time, give it 6-8 weeks. If no improvement talk to your GP

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veerabala in reply to FearIsALiar

Sure I will thank you

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