Posted by myblusky on December 29, 2006, at 12:20:01
In reply to Re: How many SSRIS do U try before an SSNRI?????, posted by qbsbrown on December 29, 2006, at 10:26:59
I went from Paxil, to Lexapro, to Wellbutrin to Prozac before I found the one that worked - Prozac. By the time I got to the Prozac I was ready to give up. I actually went off the Prozac after a week because of side effects, but realized I needed medication so I went back on it. I spoke to people who encouraged me to stay on it and wait out the side effects. I also adjusted the dose to every other day after speaking with my therapist. My entire family is very sensitive to medications so we require very low doses. The dosage change has made a big difference and I feel so much better now. My depression has receeded greatly.
I spoke to someone who told me it took his friend two years to find the correct combination of medications. That was not very encouraging though. This trial and error system is very difficult for people with depression.
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