Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Vicky81 on May 23, 2024, 03:43:51 PM
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Hi all just me again
So after everything I've been through the past 2 weeks, GP advised me to go up to 85mg everol patch. Did this Monday and from this morning I have been sat rigid on the bed with anxiety....I haven't moved.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? Plus I started antidepressant 6 days ago. This definitely feels hormonal. Im taking it its too high for me? I've had a wobbly head, physical feeling of anxiety all day
Woukd love your help
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Vicky, which antidepressant???
I'm very sensitive - to everything it seems. But even a small increase in antidepressant will send my anxiety and jitters through the roof for a few weeks. Then it calms.
I believe most have this start up reaction...
So could well be that. Xx
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Best to change one thing at a time so you know what's causing what. Too much oestrogen can certainly cause anxiety. Perhaps you back to your previous dose and let the ads settle first?
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Hi
Yes I've gone back to 75
I'm in duloxetine antidepressant....started 6 days ago on 60mg x
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Ok. So stay on the lower dose E for a few weeks to let the antidepressants do their thing.
You may well get heightened anxiety and/or depression for a few weeks. It takes about 6 weeks for them to start working. Try and hold in there as it should be worth it.
Xx
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Agree with Sheila and Crispy.. you need to allow the anti depressant kick into your system first; it can take a few weeks of feeling worse before better I'm afraid.
Not sure about your O dose, but if you are following the guidance of your GP, okay. However, you have now started a new medication and upped your O from 62, to 85. Hopefully things will settle over time. How are you feeling now? Sounds like a tough day? x
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Hi all
Thanks for replying.....I've had to taper off as the GP said they gave me too high dose ....60 instead of 30.....I had so much depression I couldn't take it