Thread: SSRI vs. SNRI
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Old Oct 10, 2011, 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by autumnleaves View Post
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could help me answer a medication question. I've been on Celexa (an SSRI) for the past several months and just switched to Cymbalta (an SNRI) to see if it is more effective. Will I have to wait the standard 3-8 weeks to see full effects from the Cymbalta since it is a different classification of anti-depressant?
Yeah, the waiting period still stands. SSRIs act on serotonin, SNRI's act on both serotonin and norepinephrine.
Thanks for this!
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