Posted by nmk on January 27, 2003, at 10:55:32
In reply to Effexor for Post Partum Depression?, posted by Mishka on January 26, 2003, at 10:36:13
Mishka,
I am 12 months postpartum and am finally recovering from the worst depression/anxiety of my life. Please do as Noa suggested and get a complete blood work-up, including thyroid and hormone levels. My thryoid levels were very low and I am now on Synthroid. This helped the depression but I needed an antidepressant with it. I tried Zoloft (125 mg), which did nothing. My pdoc tried effexor (150 mg), which made me very dizzy and didn't do much for the depression. Your dosage seems awfully low but if it is making you nauseous, you may want to ask your doctor about trying a new med. I tried Lexapro which helped the depression and anxiety, but like you, I was also nauseous (I was prescribed anti-nausea drugs but this did not help). I am now on 18 mg of Strattera and have found it to be a miracle drug. After two days, I noticed the depression lift and I have more energy than I ever had. I experienced a slight dizziness the first few days as my body adjusted to the med but this soon disappeared.
Nine months is a long time to endure the depression and it sounds like you may need an AD to get you through this. Please feel free to write to me....this is my second battle with PPD.
Nicole
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