Posted by yazzer on May 14, 2002, at 20:53:22
In reply to Re: Meds do not work after a time » yazzer, posted by Sarahmarie on May 14, 2002, at 20:35:05
Thanks Sarah for the reply - I'm a newbie to this list so I did not know about the "poop out" effect! :-) Actually, My PDoc did relate once that just because Prozac stopped working didn't mean it could not be used effective again in the future. I only see him every 3 months for maintenance visits. Before the meds (12 yrs or so), I tried all kinds of therapy etc. with little effect. When trying meds after this - and they worked - it was like a revelation! Consequently, most of my anxiety/depression seems to be chemical in nature. However, I do benefit a lot from relaxation techniques and the like. Thanks again, Mike
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> There have been many others who posted at different times regarding this. It is usually referred to as the drug "poop-out". I am on Prozac and had a similar experience after 1 year, when my depression seemed to relapse. I am now at a very high dose of Prozac and doing well. I have heard though, that in cases like yours when it takes several years, that after a short period on a different AD, you can be put back on the Prozac. I would check this out with your PDoc. Maybe others have some ideas on this. Good luck. I hate those downer periods.
> SarahMarie
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