Posted by JadeKelly on November 3, 2008, at 15:07:44
In reply to Re: Do you ever feel more depressed at first? » hattree, posted by Phillipa on November 3, 2008, at 10:00:57
Hi hattree (hi Phillipa!)
like Phillipa, side effects usually cause me abort a med pretty early on. But I think its the nature of the side effects. I stuck it out on Prozac once for a month, many bad side effects, no result. When the sides are anxiety and paranoia, I abort within a few days. I know its a seratonin thing which I don't happen to need.
On MAOI's (emsam/parnate), I had sides like insomnia, couple of minor stomaches/headaches. These were tolerable to me so I stayed on. Lucky I did because I responded to both with amazing results. Jury is still out as to whether Parnate will poopout. I hope not!
Have heard of people who, when they stick to AD thru side effects, they may get tremendous results after 4-8 weeks! I'd take a hard look at what you think you need, seratonin, dopamine, etc.,then give that med a full trial. Especially if you've never tried one before.
Hope that helps!
Jade
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