increase citalopram?

[mouse26]

Hi, I started on 10Mg of citalopram 5 Weeks ago after my gp diagnosed depression. She then increased it to 20Mg a week later. About 3 Weeks in I felt just like my old self, I hadn't realised just how long I had been gradually becoming more depressed i've had 2 Weeks of feeling amazing and my gp was really happy with my progress so prescribed 2 more months at 20mg before I need to go back to see her.

Except the last couple of days i've felt like i'm sinking again. I don't know whether its just a little blip, maybe its normal to have the odd few days that aren't so good?, but i'm terrified that i'm going to be back to square one again. I can't bear the thought of being like that again so i'm wondering whether it would be alright to just take 30mg until I can get another appointment with my doctor? Has anybody here done that?

I upped mine to 20mg myself from 10 when I felt I was sinking back down again , but I wouldn't advise you do , just saying I did

Oh and with no problems x

Thanks milk, I don't really want to have to do it, but I'd rather that than go back to how I was. I'm going to give it another day or two, hopefully its just a blip.

Can you call/email your doctor? Upping meds without medical input is not a good idea.

Hi lasting, hope your ok?

she only works thurs and Fri, i'm going to try to wait till then before I do anything. If i'm no better by then I shall try to get in to see her and see what she says. If it gets worse I may have to try and see another doctor

Hi is it around your period time? Only asking because for me that week is hell

It might be that tea my periods have been all over the place for the last 5 years so i'm not entirely sure

I'm ok thanks, just lost it with dd this morning when she whined about putting roll-on on. She says she will rather stink and true friends won't mind...

I see that the dosage for Citalopram can go up to 40mg, so maybe your doc will up the dose.

lasting i'm still arguing with the kids on a daily basis too if it makes you feel any better xx

Spoke to a doctor today and she agreed that I could take 30mg if I felt I needed to. Good job really because I already took 30Mg today before I could speak to her

Don't worry, my psychiatrist told me that many people adjust their own meds. I've done it too! Hopefully the 30mg will make a positive difference for you.

How long after a refered does it take to get on the MH team ?