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Feb 23, 2016, 05:59 AM
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Hi All. First post here (I think).
I've been dealing with depression since 2004. Have been on: Zoloft Cipramil Lexapro Cymbalta Seroquel Lamictal Tegratol Valproate Valdoxan. Lexapro 20mgs definitely worked the best and I've been on that alone for about the past 2 years. But lately I've felt a return to my old symptoms. First to go is sleep, quickly followed by mood. I'm trying to prevent getting worse. The problem is, I've moved recently and am a long way from my regular GP and Psychiatrist. I'm wondering if there's any new medications out recently? As you csn see, I've tried a lot. Not really sure what I expect from this post, but any advice is welcome. |
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Feb 23, 2016, 09:01 AM
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Could be the Lexapro has "pooped out".
First step is to up the dose and see if that works. You could try Celexa/ citalopram. It is exactly the same as Lexapro but it contains two isomers instead of one. http://psychopharmacologyinstitute.c...-similarities/ Newer antidepressants are - Fetzima - SSNRI Brintellix - SSRI Viibryd - SSRI You might consider Wellbutrin which is in it's own class but if lexapro has worked probably try another SSRI first. Prozac Paxil Luvox SSNRI's Effexor Pristiq
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Feb 23, 2016, 10:23 AM
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This is some very good information above for medications. It takes some people a long time to find the right combination. Good luck.
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Feb 27, 2016, 04:26 PM
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Feb 28, 2016, 02:17 AM
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I had a bad reaction to cymbalta. Took 30 once a day for a week,wasnt bad, but the first day of 60 caused mini siezure, burning in forehead for 5 days.Never took anymore and going back to see doc. I dislike pharms even more now
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