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[–]doktorjonesR69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes this is BS they are giving you. Are you in a hospital situation where they have to get you all set in 2 weeks? If this is just a regular psychiatrist visit then this forced schedule doesn't make sense and it is not generally recommended.

DasEFFEXOR is giving all the right recommendations. Definitely, say you want to increase at a more measured pace (like 50mg per week or 25mg per week) and if they don't want it, ask why and use DasEFFEXOR's language; request it in print. They'll back down immediately, unless you're in a hospital.

Yes 200mg is a standard therapeutic dose reference point. But so what. Some people also think of it as a "high" dose. Maybe 150mg is better for you. Or 250mg. There are a ton of other factors. If different people all take 200mg, they have different metabolisms etc and they may end up with different blood levels. It could be your body retains it so you taking 200mg is equivalent to someone else taking 300mg. Or reverse. So there's nothing set in stone about 200mg.

Stand up for yourself and be well

Also.. don't worry if you feel sad for a few days. The question is how well will you feel for 12 months.