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Posted by Janelle on July 12, 2001, at 23:44:12
How quickly/slowly should one titrate up (increase dosage) on SSRI? I started slowly with Effexor, with 37.5 mg for a whole week, then faster (4 days) to 75 mg, then 2 days to 112.5, then the "full" 150. Was this too fast? Is there a "proper" protocol for gradually upping the dose of an SSRI? My doc had me go up rapidly on Celexa and I had no problem (well, that one didn't work!) but no intense side effects with the increases.
With Effexor, I lasted only that one day on 150 mg. It was so bad, I had to call the doc and she had me back down to 75, where I've been and nothing's happening. It's not working.
So, I'm wondering what people might know about dosing schedules for starting an SSRI. Thanks.
Posted by SalArmy4me on July 13, 2001, at 0:28:19
In reply to St.JAMES(others) how quick/slow UP dose of SSRI's?, posted by Janelle on July 12, 2001, at 23:44:12
Posted by Janelle on July 13, 2001, at 1:15:09
In reply to Re: St.JAMES(others) how quick/slow UP dose of SSRI's?, posted by SalArmy4me on July 13, 2001, at 0:28:19
>thanks for the great website, but it doesn't seem to have the specific info I'm looking for on recommended titrating (increasing of dose) schedules for SSRI's. Thttp://www.vh.org/Providers/Conferences/CPS/17.html
Posted by SalArmy4me on July 13, 2001, at 1:23:12
In reply to Thanks SalArmy4Me, but ... » SalArmy4me, posted by Janelle on July 13, 2001, at 1:15:09
Maybe this one has it: http://www.vh.org/Providers/Conferences/CPS/13.html
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