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kai_tricker

Updated 1y ago

Is it okay to take an extra dose of medication?

is it bad that I feel like my dose is too low and sometime I take 1 more then I'm supposed to and it helps me way more?

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MelloRello

2y

What's your does Hun I'm on 5mg 3 times a day but I had it raised from 2 a day because the 3 helped maintain through the day
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kai_tricker

2y

I take it 2 times a day and it's 7.5mg
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vickielove

2y

I'm on twice 2 twice a.day but I only take one twice a day of my 5mg cause 2 twice a day made me more anxious
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kai_tricker

2y

Oh, I have to take more because I have severe anxiety and if I don't I freak out 😮‍💨
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Kendra363

2y

I take 15mg twice a day so I think you won't do any harm. Also, when I was on 7.5mg my doctors said I could take an extra if I had a bad day. I think you should still discuss this with your doctor.
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lawrah

2y

I feel like I've been 19 for the past like 20 years
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Snowy

2y

Def talk to your doctor first about adjusting dosages. They know what safe levels are and what is appropriate for you, your body, the other meds you're taking, etc. More practically, if they agree that you need a higher dose, they will prescribe you more pills or higher dosage pills. Then insurance doesn't get freaked out that you're going through your meds faster than you should.
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Nico_tiredd

2y

My pharmacy actually recommended I take half a pill more until my doctor was able to upgrade my dose. I would definitely encourage you to talk to your medical provider about getting a high dosage and how taking more has helped you

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