should i change meds again after cymbalta
#1
Posted 08 September 2008 - 03:04 PM
#2
Posted 08 September 2008 - 08:16 PM
Personally, I wouldn't rule out taking another antidepressant if I need it. I will just choose one that is been around for a while so I can educate myself about it. As far as your personal situation, I don't know much about Celexa specifically, but most antidepressants can take up to 6 weeks to reach maximum benefit. And, most drs start you at the lowest dose, so maybe a little more time, and/or an increased dose would make a difference. Have you researched Celexa online? Maybe you can find some other people who have taken it and see what their experiences were like. And, talk to your dr and tell him/her that you are still experiencing the problems, and see what he/she says about whether or not you should try something different.
You might want to consider Prozac if you decide to switch. It worked great for my depression for several years, and I had almost no side effects. And it has been around long enough now that all of the side effects and problems are very well known (and it does carry the risk of side effects, just like all the antidepresants do). I think it is also pretty fast acting, so it might be something that could benefit you right away. Just something to consider if you do decide to switch drugs.
Hang in there!!
#3
Posted 09 September 2008 - 08:56 AM
Most antidepressants say one will start to feel better within 3 to 4 weeks. Since I have the days of apathy which actually make me suicidal, I have wondered if it was just the process of still reaching the even keel (therapeutic level),that I need to get to.I really think for very depressed people ,anti-depressants can backfire as each of us are unique and HOW the med gets us there to the point of functioning and staying there is the hard part. I think that is were lots of severe depressed people lose faith. But I will struggle on one day at a time until I get there or /if I have to change meds again.
As far as prozac,it never worked for me. It made me feel very tense and irritable plus insomnia.I am glad it helps others like yourself;we just all need to find the right one which works with our chemistry.
Are you doing way better? Are you back at work?
I am working at a staffing service right now answering phones. I got an interview tomorrow at a hosp here in Lex. I really want that job yet I am afraid I will mess it up by quitting on them. I have made an appointment with a counselor to start therapy next week to over come my fears and anxiety ...hopefully that will help with the depression itself.Alot of time stressors overwhelm us and just add on to our depression......shirl
#4
Posted 09 September 2008 - 10:04 AM
The good thing is.... it is better to take a pill to be able to function in this life than live long ago when people who didnt snap out of it were treated bad/or placed in asylums....shirl..ps....how is Mr.raveen/crow?
#5
Posted 10 September 2008 - 07:16 PM
If you haven't felt any improvement at all while on the Celexa, then it may be time to change...from my experience, if a drug is going to work at all for me, I will feel at least a little better within a couple weeks. You are right about different drugs working for different people...that's why we are lucky there are so many options available nowdays. You may want to talk to your dr about some of the antidepressants that are in categories other than the newer SSRI/SNRI. Some of the older antidepressants still work very well for some people. But, drs tend to forget those older drugs sometimes because there are no Drug Reps constantly reminding them about the older drugs. A few other categories to research are the Tricyclics and the MAOIs. Hang in there and find which med is best for you!!
#6
Posted 12 September 2008 - 06:11 PM
Maybe it just takes longer,the bad part is the mental pain....sort of like a emotional migrain.Strange but i have learned to live with mental pain but lately, i just can`t hardly stand it.
You had to have went through some difficult times also..
Iam sorry that you had or still have a hard time with the one person we all need to have....and that is our mom or dad to encourage and strenthen us.
.I hope all gets better soon.ps GLAD TO SEE YOUR CALLING YOUSELF CAT
#7
Posted 13 September 2008 - 08:43 PM
Anyway- mentally I feel great- better than I have felt in over 10 years- and what a HORRIBLE process those 10 years has been!
So, though I don't feel as sharp as I used to be, and my intestines contantly feel like someone is stabbing them, and well my headaches and ear ringing are non-stop. . . . I am not crying about it! Ha. I guess I should be thankful. . .
Ok, my point is- I have been on 8 different anti-antidepressants, none of which worked, and with Emsam I am closer to the person I know I can be- I hope that gives you a little hope- I am clinging on to tackle all this physical crap.
#8
Posted 13 September 2008 - 09:01 PM
I would LOVE that.
i have 1 ear that rings constantly.It has been ringing since 3 years .It drives me nuts at times and the rest of the time I am used to it.I get sinus infections all the time and that part of the neck that runs up to that ear gets a lymph node swollen .When my sinus infection gets better the node goes down but the ringing stays the same.
I feel a little bit better today.mentally .I hope it remains .It cheers me up.
It is wonderful to find a place where others let us vent our problems ,somehow it just feels nice to know there are people who understand.... .shirl
#9
Posted 14 September 2008 - 01:06 AM
#10
Posted 14 September 2008 - 07:49 AM
Lomow....I will look up the patch med....sounds like you have somewhat of a bit of luck......feeling better than the previous 10 years.
I would LOVE that.
i have 1 ear that rings constantly.It has been ringing since 3 years .It drives me nuts at times and the rest of the time I am used to it.I get sinus infections all the time and that part of the neck that runs up to that ear gets a lymph node swollen .When my sinus infection gets better the node goes down but the ringing stays the same.
I feel a little bit better today.mentally .I hope it remains .It cheers me up.
It is wonderful to find a place where others let us vent our problems ,somehow it just feels nice to know there are people who understand.... .shirl
http://www.emsam.com... ... Cookie=Yes
I am on the lowest dose. I would be interested to know if anyone else is on this stuff.
#11
Posted 14 September 2008 - 08:20 PM
Interesting and worth a try if it works.....shirl
#12
Posted 18 September 2008 - 11:03 PM
I USED TO BE VERY SKINNY.BEING HAPPIER IS MOST IMPORTANT.....shirl
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