Posted by Racer on December 13, 2007, at 10:52:30
In reply to need help,please. Minimum dose too strong, posted by Meagan on December 13, 2007, at 10:35:49
Some here will say to open the capsules and count out grains of the drug. Personally, I would say stick it out on the 20mg capsules, and just remind yourself that the adjustment phase issues are likely to pass. I know it's hard -- been there, doing that now with a new drug myself -- but it is possible.
One reason that I suggest sticking with the 20mg capsule, rather than trying to split the dose, is that it may shorten the adjustment phase for you. If you split the capsules, you'll end up going through the adjustment at every increase, which can take much longer. Sticking with the full 20mg from the start means going through ONE adjustment period. For me, the convenience and the shortened adjustment are just easier to deal with.
I know it's hard to do, because -- as I've said -- I've done it myself. And I'm doing it now. My therapist and I talk about the difficulties of sticking it out, and I have a few BabbleBuddies I discuss it with. I think we should form a little Sticking It Out club on the board, so you're welcome to join us...
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