2007-02-26 03:27:40 · 7 answers · asked by klp131 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Depression is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Most depressed people need antidepressant medications. Antidepressants can improve or completely relieve the symptoms of depression.
Several medication options are available. There is no evidence that one medication works better than another; however, the side effects of the medications differ.
You and your health professional can determine which medication is right for you. Keep in mind that medications take 4 to 12 weeks to become fully effective, although they may work more quickly. If one medication does not work, there are many others to try before giving up.
Medications affect your brain chemistry in different ways, so you may try several different medications or combinations of medications to find treatment that works for your depression. Most people find a drug that works within a few tries, but for some people, depression can be more difficult to treat. In some cases, a combination of antidepressants may be necessary. Sometimes an antidepressant combined with a different type of medication, such as a mood stabilizer or antianxiety drug, is effective.
When taking antidepressant medication, it is important that you take the medication as prescribed. It may take several weeks before you notice the medication working. Side effects may improve once your body adjusts to the medication.
If you decide to quit taking antidepressants, it is important that you gradually reduce the dose over a period of several weeks. Quitting antidepressants abruptly can cause withdrawal symptoms. It is important to discuss quitting (or changing) medications with your health professional.
2007-02-26 03:30:46 · answer #1 · answered by InLoveandWar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it takes a few weeks for an antidepressant to work, so if you are just beginning a new medication, it may take a little more time. Otherwise, if you aren't improving, and especially if things are getting worse, the medication is not working for you. Finding the right antidepressant is trial and error for most people. It is common to try 2 or 3 different antidepressants before finding one that works well and has tolerable side effects. If I were in your shoes, i would talk to the doctor to see if he/she recommends a different medication or different dosage.
2007-02-26 11:34:50 · answer #2 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely the symptoms could get worse, or they may not improve from when you started. But it does also take time. Give the medication at least six weeks before you begin to suspect that the one you are taking isn't working. Then talk to the doctor about changing to a different type by tapering the one you are on and slowly adding the one you switch to. Whatever you do, don't give up, there are many antidepressants to choose from, and one will work for you eventually.
2007-02-26 11:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when on antidepressants the mood is slowly elevated
depending on the person..
the mood can be elevated to the "able to commit suicide" phase
meaning.. the person was too sunk down in the pit of depression to be able think or physically do anything and now with the elevated mood.. can
or
you can be having unmanageable side effects
2007-02-26 11:33:47 · answer #4 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Am kinda in the same boat there with you. I am on xanax ambiencr and paxil and the paxil is giving me big problems with sleep and anxiety attacks are more frequent it really depends on ur symptoms ur having and what meds ur taking.
2007-02-26 11:38:27 · answer #5 · answered by Kimberly I 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends what antidepressantnt you ar in, Allways ask your doctor for an advise.
Be better for you and for those who are sorrounding you.
2007-02-26 11:32:42 · answer #6 · answered by chicarika_2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be a major clue.
2007-02-26 11:32:07 · answer #7 · answered by lisateric 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋