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Originally Posted by Leed
I've been on antidepressants for 40 years, and everyone I've taken has worked. Can you believe that? Trouble is, my memory is completely shot from other things, and I can only remember a couple that I've been on. LOL I've been on Cymbalta 60mg twice a day, and Prozac 20mg. That's what I'm on now. Big difference in dosages isn't there. 
For the life of me, I cannot remember any others. I have brain damage from other illnesses, so it's all gone. 
Wish I could help more. Hugs, Lee |
I can't take them, but when they were trying them, we went through at least six. Everyone's body is slightly different, and what works for one is worthless to another. Most of them take a little time before you know if they are going to work. It takes some time for a therapeutic level to build up and stabalize in your system. The important thing is to keep close contact with your Dr. and report any side effects of problems. Never assume that information is not relevant. It might be, so the fastest, most effective way of finding the right one is reporting the results.
It never hurts to keep a small journal. Trying to remember a side effect that happened several days ago can be difficult, and if it is written down, you won't have to second guess your own evaluation. I'm not an M.D., but i am a DVM and can tell you that clients who keep records on the behavior and effectiveness of medications on their animals makes it easier for me to figure out where I want to go if the present medication isn't working. Interestingly enough, birds are often on some antidepressants for various behavioral problems, and they are the same medications that are given to to people.
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