Posted by Justherself54 on January 5, 2008, at 21:11:40
In reply to Anyone Know why a Med will Poop out for some?, posted by Phillipa on January 5, 2008, at 20:29:02
> May seem like a silly question but I really don't understand poopout other than a med that works no longer does for the person length of time seems to vary a lot. If a med works and then poops out then another med right? And this can continue correct or not? If so what happens that the med no longer works or does this mean that you will continually have to find another med. And can you run out of things. I wish I did have one that worked right now I'm just me depending on my strength of will power to continue. And isn't it said that a bout of depression only last a period of time as I've been depressed according to others for many years and did take meds long enough to finish trials. One time luvox worked at 250mg for about two weeks. First ad was l0mg of paxil and xanax and it was working till the doc took me off it for a med trial. So if he hadn't might I still be working and feeling fine as I was then or is this a fallacy. That eventually they all stop working. Thanks for you time to answer. Phillipa ps been depressed without a break for ll years. Benzos have been a savior for sleep.
I know of people who've had success with long term usage of an Ad, however, in my case you're correct..every AD that I've been able to tolerate has pooped out on me within a year..so on to the next one..and the next one..they all have stopped working..even when I retry one after a long time it doesn't work again..that's why I'm on Nardil..I'm hoping it's history of longevity will help me..I've tried 3 time to return to work with no success..I still have trouble accepting the fact that I'm too ill to work..
I don't know why it happens..I'm sure there are posters on babble who will have that answer..
Zoloft and Lexapro were great while they lasted..if Nardil poops out on me I don't know what we'll do, other than my pdoc says we'll have to get really creative..scares me to even think of another trial of meds..but I'll do it if I have too..I keep on keeping on..
After my first full blown mania, we haven't been able to get my depression under control..it has to be really hard for you..11 years with no relief..you are a trouper Phillipa! Keep on trying different meds..hopefully you'll find one that you can tolerate..
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