2007-01-10 09:45:42 · 11 answers · asked by Maria O 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes they work...but sometimes you have to find the right medicine to work for you. Not every antidepressant will work for every person. Talk to your doctor if you think you need a medicine for depression.
Sometimes it is a game of trial and error...you need to find the right medicine at the right dose before you will notice a change in how you feel. It is also important to remember that these medicines can take anywhere from 2-6 weeks before they are at the peak level where they work the best. You may have to try more that one brand or class of antidepressant before you find the one that works for you. Hope this helps!
2007-01-10 10:07:08 · answer #1 · answered by Tiggers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many anti-depressants out there now that each one is different. You have to find the right one that will work for you. It also matters on how severe the depression is and the dosage of medication. To do this you need to talk to a psychiatrist to see which one would best suit you.
2007-01-10 16:52:39 · answer #2 · answered by Black Rainbow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been having depression symptoms, got a lot going on at the moment inlcuding a health issue which although not serious has worried me a lot. As a result I've been prescribed Fluoxetine. I've not began taking them yet as i'm trying to sort this out myself.
My advice to you is it sounds like your in the same position. As siad by the others here they won't work alone, their not a cure and you will find much better results when using them in conjunction with talking to people or therapy. Get yourself a new hobby too, that always helps. I've just joined the gym as apparently feeling fit makes you feel better about yourself.
Also don't feel like you are alone or that there is a stigma attached, I had that but talking to people reveals that more people than youmight think suffer from depression.
All the best,
T.
2007-01-11 00:03:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anti-depressants work quite well in conjunction with a Lil therapy and some important life style changes. Also important is that you follow up with the person (hopefully a psychiatrist, to many GP issuing scrips for anti-depressants these days)who prescribed the medication for you, be honest with how they make you feel and be prepared to wait for the right medicine of combination of medicines. You should not settle for feeling a Lil better, with the right meds you should feel.....well.....WELL. But since the right balance of neuro-transmitters varies between individuals and the level of depression or the reason/reasons behind it are never exactly the same it is not uncommon to change dosage, type, or combinations of medicines to achieve the desired result. Be well.
2007-01-10 10:12:52 · answer #4 · answered by Rod s 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My personal opinion is no they don't. I have worked with people who have suffered from depression and they ask the same thing which is 'why am I worse after all this time of being on them, I should be better shouldn't I?' I feel that the anti-depressants work for a period of time but like any drug from paracetamol to cigarettes, your body will adjust to them and the effect will lessen. The person then feels they have gotten worse, but in reality they haven't, their body has just got used to the drug. I would recommend St.John's Wort instead of drugs any time, they are completely non-adictive and they do help. Women who are on the pill have to be careful because St.John's Wort is known to cancel out the pill for some users.
2007-01-10 14:18:33 · answer #5 · answered by makehaysunshine 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anti-depressants work when they are joined together with psychotherapy. If you have the pills without the therapy, it's like having a car without the gas.
Therapy is helpful to regulate your moods and to get a good perspective if your medication should be tailored.
Remember that it takes a few weeks for you to feel the medication taking it's affects.
2007-01-10 10:24:26 · answer #6 · answered by WORLD FAMOUS 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends who you ask and what work it is supposed to do. In my experience they work very well at giving you the jitters and making you look over your shoulder at every opportunity, also keep you awake and then the dr will give you sleepers, and tranquilizers because the knock on effect is on and on and .....pray, or talk to someone in depth before considering further...I'll listen...and I'm not saying people don't need doctors, but I have 500% Faith in God and a bit less when it comes to medicating people so 's they don't know one day from another. Blessings from above.
2007-01-10 10:11:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Depends. If your doctor helps you to find the right one, and the right dosage for yourself. Sure they work. If not, you will have to keep trying till you find the right one. Hang in there ! xoox
2007-01-10 10:22:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have worked well for me. You need to discuss these things with your Dr.
It can be trial & error sometimes until you find something that works but it can make all the difference when you do.
2007-01-10 12:51:13 · answer #9 · answered by Screamin' Banshee 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
god mine do thankfully i have been on lots over the last 13 years the ones i take now are very good for me. it may take a while but you'll find one that suits
2007-01-12 02:35:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋