Posted by jay on November 20, 2002, at 21:42:26
In reply to SSRI Poop-Out, posted by Fee on November 20, 2002, at 20:10:28
No, I don't think it is the end of the road, and since you have already tried adding another med, you may want to ask about switching.
There is no absolute correct answer, of course, but there are many other meds for you to try if needed. You may want to start off by trying a different SRI, and since you responded to Zoloft, Prozac may be a good second choice. I had a hard time tolerating Zoloft to begin with, and couldn't handle Prozac, but they where the only two SRI's that gave me relief from depression. I am now on Effexor XR, and it has taken a long time to adjust
You may also want to keep the tricyclics in mind, as they seem to have a good long-term record in those who they work for.
If you feel *any* type of anxiety, a benzodiazepine like Xanax or Klonopin may be a good choice to add to your antidepressant.
Anyhow, hang in there, as it is certainly *not* the end for you. Better days..
Best,
Jay
to and find a working dose.
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