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Depression Med's
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I have a Dr's appointment tomorrow to get a new Rx for my depression. I've been taking 50 mg of Zoloft for exactly 4 years, since my mom died. I don't feel like the Zoloft is helping anymore. Does anyone have any suggestions that I should talk to my Dr about?
Posted on 05/07/08, 06:05 pm
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Reply #1 - 05/07/08  6:18pm
" Tell him that you don't think that the Zoloft is working. Depression meds are very trial-and-error. "
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Reply #2 - 05/07/08  6:30pm
" 50mg is a very low dose. The "average therapeutic dose" is 150mg. For me, 150mg was the magic number. Perhaps a dose increase will help. "
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Reply #3 - 05/08/08  3:04am
" citalopram or lexapro have less side effects than others, and are sometimes more effective. However meds are trial and error. "
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Reply #4 - 05/08/08  3:10am
" I agree with a dose increase. If you really dont want to try that, concider another such as cymbalta or effexor. Maybe some grief councelling will help as well? "
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