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When starting treatment on a ssri for depression and generalized anxiety , does it sometimes make you feel worse, confused, lightheaded, ect..?

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See below: For some, starting on an ssri is associated with 1-2 weeks of flu-like symptoms that resolve on their own.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Sometimes: It typically takes 2-3 weeks for the meds to start to wiprk--during that interval your depression & anxiety sx may worsen--so hang in there & see if you meds will start helping.

Answered 10/4/2016

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