whats the best antidepressent medication?

Answer 1

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General things to remember:

1. EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT, so there is no one "best" drug. What may not work for you, may work wonders for someone else, and visa versa.

2. The drug[s] usually take a good few weeks (2-6 depending) to truly level out into your bloodstream and produce an effect. -- For this reason, remain patient. Also try to take the anti-depressant around the same time every day; there are no specific medical downsides if you don't, but it can help you to remember it.

3. Do not take the drug[s], realize that you're feeling better, and then STOP. Remember that most anti-depressants are now SSRIs, meaning they are altering the serotonin levels in your brain, and the last thing that you want to do is purposely mess with your brain chemistry. It is well-accepted that anti-depressants tend to be non-narcotic (that is, not addictive) physically, but there can still be terrible withdrawal side effects if you should take the medication as irresponsibly as this.

4. The number one reason for discontinuation of anti-depressant medication is: Inability to Tolerate Side Effects. // I speak from personal experience when I say that drowsiness, fatigue, and low libido all suck... but when your overall happiness is concerned, these side effects can seem minimal. They can even diminish over time. So, once you're on something, hang in there, and...

5. ... don't forget that there are plenty of options to "happify" yourself. // General therapy, exercise, sun exposure, sleep, healthy diet, stimulating hobbies are all helpful tools. But sometimes we just need that extra help from medication to get ourselves through the day.

Answer 2

Make an appointment with a Psychiatrist and Counselor with a PhD. Some types of depression are linked to genetic mood disorders. There are absolutely great medications available these days. No one has to be depressed all the time. There are still some people that don't react well to depression medications and that is why research is ongoing. None of us here are doctors and should not recommend a particular medication. A Psychiatrist will work with you until the correct medication or combinations are found that work. For example, people with bi-polar disorder who have depression as part of their symptoms can take a combination of medications together that might not work well alone- like WellbutrinXL is good for depression but not for all bi-polar patients to use without a combination of other medications because it can make symptoms worse. Some take Wellbutrin, Lexapro and Topamax for best effect. Counseling is an added benefit. Some of these drugs are called SSRI'S- serotonin re-uptake inhibitors. In other words, the brain is missing a chemical and that is why a person cannot just get over being depressed. Some people take these medicines a few years and some have to take them nearly all their lives. Hope this information has been helpful.

Answer 3

Possibly you have got just no longer a) found the proper treatment ( it may possibly take some individuals YEARS...What I take for panic sickness wasn't even invented 'til 20 yrs ago!)...And b) perhaps your counselor is not a good "suit" for you. That can occur too, regardless of how so much you love him or her. If you have not made much progress in 10 years (a lovely very long time!) and you're really engaged on it, i might begin looking for a new med AND a new therapist! Additionally, don't let your surgeon change meds on you out of the blue, if some thing is working even partially. Do some research and don't be afraid to ask them WHY they want to change. Ask around (the entrance desk individuals will in general let you know if any SALESPEOPLE were round lately...That is a lifeless giveaway that your Dr. Has been influenced, as they commonly are! The corruption in that industry is appalling...And most commonly, sadly, so is the doctor's lack of current data! Just right good fortune!

Answer 4

With both of the answers above. I've actually been on lexapro. It made me more depressed. Zoloft nearly killed my friend. (made her massivly depressed) The best kind of anti-depressent is no anti-depressent. In fact, no medicine helps. It's all controled with your own mind. Find something that you like, that makes you happy and without medication you can make yourself be happy. You don't need medication. If you noticed, depression is un-cureable. You'll have it the rest of your life. You just have to learn to live with it. And control it.
Guarenteed you won't listen to what I just said, nor probably read it all, but, it's out there. && I've said it. I was diagnosed with ADD, Depression, and Bi-polar disorder. I know exactly how it feels to be put on every kind of medication there is. None of them helped. So, I decided to drop the medicine and try it out for myself. After a few weeks, of down moments, I began to feel better. Better than I ever was on all the medication. They had me on so many different kinds. And what worked best was not being on any at all.
It's always worth a shot. And if it doesn't work. Resolve to medicine. You actually can't go by what others say are the best. It's actually that your body is different than everyone elses and it will react different, to the medications. It's best to go to a theropist, whom will then sign you up for a phychiatrist after a while (if already you do not have one) and it's better to let them determine what to put you on. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

I took Prozac for a while but I'm not sure it did much. I was reading yesterday, however, that there are some anti-depressant medications that can give you a spontaneous orgasm when you yawn! Not sure what it is but get me some of that. That's got to boost your mood!

Answer 6

A big hug!!! everyone has some sort of upset, its all on how you handle it.. some people are more able to deal with it than others. If you think you are that depressed maybe you should check yourself into a hospital before you have a breakdown! Be careful!
and take care =)

Answer 7

Prescription meds? It's depend on individual. Antidepressants are not good for anyone to be on for long period of time b/c they can be addictive.

Answer 8

There are none. The best one for transitional depression is change of lifestyle. You don't have to take that you just do that. You know what you need and what will make your life better . Persue that path until you've completed it and once you have you'll see good things happening.

Answer 9

None of them, because they don't cure you, just solve the symptoms. I am on a great all natural mineral supplement that cured my depression I suffered for 5 years.The supplements are inexpensive, easy to take and have no negative side effects.

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Answer 10

They all have draw-backs!
They affect sleeping Patterns, eating patterns and the ability to concentrate! And are sometimes hard to come off!
Prozac seems to be the choice of Millions!