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How To Avoid Exhaustion After Reducing Dose Of Cipralex?
I have cut down my cipralex dose over 6 week period from 20mg to 2.5 mg. at 5mg I was not doing too badly but I m having a hard time of it now. Exhausted, difficulty concentrating, head feels full (no suicidal thoughts) do you have any tips to ease this?
Wed, 10 Sep 2014
Hi
i understand your concern.
2.5 mg of cepralex is very low dose and has no value in depression.
2.5 mg dose is not indicated in depression.
You have to take minimum 5 to 10 mg for better control.
5 mg is maintenance dose after recovery.
So if you has symptoms then require 10 mg at least for better results.
Discuss with your psychiatrist and get advise.
Still have a query then feel free to ask.
Always here to help you.
Thank you.
Take care.
i understand your concern.
2.5 mg of cepralex is very low dose and has no value in depression.
2.5 mg dose is not indicated in depression.
You have to take minimum 5 to 10 mg for better control.
5 mg is maintenance dose after recovery.
So if you has symptoms then require 10 mg at least for better results.
Discuss with your psychiatrist and get advise.
Still have a query then feel free to ask.
Always here to help you.
Thank you.
Take care.
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