Posted by stargazer on May 5, 2005, at 8:18:44
In reply to Re: How do I know if my meds are working?, posted by PM80 on May 5, 2005, at 8:01:27
Several ways...
First, you record how you were feeling before taking a med and then record your responses, both good and bad, the dosages and anything else important to remember, since you will not remember once you're feeling better or once you switch to another med or add another med to the mix.
Secondly, when I'm feeling better, I know it. You may have some side effects but they do not become the primary symptoms and make your life more miserable than before you started taking them.
Thirdly, if you're not sure, your doctor should be able to tell you if you seem better, worse or too close to call. Seems obvious? Hopefully you can rely on your doctor's judgement but this isn't always the case.
Lastly, by stopping the med, although if you have discontinuation symptoms, this method can be the worse choice. The times I've only stoppedmeds was if I felt too terriblt to continue taking them. YOU are the only one who can judge when enough is enough. I stopped Zoloft when I started having suicidal thoughts more and more often.
SG
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