Posted by Racer on March 18, 2007, at 20:32:03
In reply to Med trials, when is it enough?, posted by johnnyj on March 18, 2007, at 16:33:14
2 weeks isn't enough time for most ADs to work, although it is enough time for the adjustment phase side effects to be bothersome. When starting an SSRI, for instance, I've had jitters, diarrhea (sorry for the overshare), weight loss, sleep disturbances, etc. Mostly, they go away in a couple of weeks. During the time I've gone through them, of course, it's seemed worthless -- miserable, with no benefit? Pah!
Once your body adjusts, though, some of those drugs can be quite friendly. It might be worth asking your doctor about giving one or another a second try. Klonopin and Xanax are benzos, so they'll have an immediate effect and then wear off. Luvox and Paxil are SSRIs, so they'll take a few weeks to kick in. Generally, the rule is to evaluate the response after six weeks. If there's no response whatsoever, try another med. If there's a modest response, raise the dose. With SSRIs, a lot of people go through a small adjustment phase again at every dose increase. Forewarned is forearmed, though, right?
Good luck. I hope you find a good solution for you.
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