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Posted by Meltingpot on August 27, 2009, at 9:36:28
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone had ever had an antidepressant poop out on them and then gone onto another drug with a different mode of action for a year or so and then switch back to the original drug and respond to it again?
Denise
Posted by SLS on August 27, 2009, at 10:31:00
In reply to Switching drugs, posted by Meltingpot on August 27, 2009, at 9:36:28
> Hi,
>
> I was wondering if anyone had ever had an antidepressant poop out on them and then gone onto another drug with a different mode of action for a year or so and then switch back to the original drug and respond to it again?I think MAOIs are more apt to work again after a drug holiday than are other types of antidepressants. I know this doesn't really answer your question.
- Scott
Posted by Phillipa on August 27, 2009, at 11:52:16
In reply to Re: Switching drugs, posted by SLS on August 27, 2009, at 10:31:00
Some report switching back after a break are you thinking serozat? Phillipa
Posted by Meltingpot on August 27, 2009, at 13:05:22
In reply to Re: Switching drugs, posted by Phillipa on August 27, 2009, at 11:52:16
Hi Pippa,
Yes I keep thinking of the Seroxat. I thought perhaps I could go on an antidepressant with a different mode of action (like emsam or selegeline) stick it out for a year and then try the Seroxat again. The problem is time is not standing still waiting for me to respond to an AD. The people I love are not going to be here forever and I get so sick of trying. When I look back at all of my postings over the years it makes me feel more depressed than ever, I just seem to be fighting the same old, same old battle.
I keep thinking of pushing for ECT. I don't think it will work but if I don't try a course then I will always be wondering "what if". I suppose nobody can advise me on that.
Denise
Posted by Meltingpot on August 27, 2009, at 13:06:41
In reply to Re: Switching drugs, posted by SLS on August 27, 2009, at 10:31:00
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Posted by Phillipa on August 27, 2009, at 20:04:49
In reply to Re: Switching drugs, posted by Meltingpot on August 27, 2009, at 13:05:22
I'd advise against the ECT but Emsam was the one I wanted to try and worked with Robert David for a long time. Then pdoc said to stimulating for me so poof!!!! Love Phillipa
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