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deleted_user
deleted_user
hi, i was wandering if any of you have been/are taking antidepressants, and if so, were you able to notice differences in yourselves? i've been on 40mg of paxil since january, but am not noticing any changes with appetite, sleep, motivation, and positive energy.
bebu
bebu
Sounds like you need to try something else, you should have noticed a change by 5 months. I have tried several antidepressants, but non of them worked for me, there are people on this site that they have worked well for.....check with you doc, I think there should have be a change by now
starfish
starfish
You may need a higher dose, or a different medication (not sure what the max is for Paxil though)
There are several different (4 basic families) of antidepressants, that each work a different way. Sometimes it takes finding the right one, and sometimes it takes finding a combination. And somtimes, antidepressants just don't work for some people. But it is worth taking some time to find out, as if something does work for you, it is worth the effort of finding out.
Also, don't be suprised, if you do find something that works, that you need to change the dosage or medication again at some point. That is normal.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have been on Fluoxetine for the last 6 weeks, and have not noticed any changes in myself or behaviour. It is still the same. The doctor will be increasing my doseage as well as leaving me on Seroquel. It can take months to find the right combination of meds to help so I have heard. Just mention it to the doctor so they can take the appropriate course of action.
deleted_user
deleted_user
yeah, tell your doctor..think it's time to try something else. it's trial and error to find the right med/meds for u.
good luck darlin'. :)
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