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Posted by mist on September 22, 2001, at 13:38:38
Is it true that if a particular AD works for a close family member—sibling, etc.—it's more likely to work for you, or that the side effects you experience might be similar?
I would appreciate hearing what anyone knows about this.
Posted by SalArmy4me on September 22, 2001, at 15:06:55
In reply to Similarity in response to meds among relatives?, posted by mist on September 22, 2001, at 13:38:38
It wasn't true for me. Paxil works great for my brother but not for me.
> Is it true that if a particular AD works for a close family member—sibling, etc.—it's more likely to work for you, or that the side effects you experience might be similar?
>
> I would appreciate hearing what anyone knows about this.
Posted by Zo on September 22, 2001, at 20:49:24
In reply to Similarity in response to meds among relatives?, posted by mist on September 22, 2001, at 13:38:38
My pdoc has mentioned that there is strong likelihood, and by and large it has been true among family members. I am more familiar tho with what's NOT working being common. .
Good luck,
Zo
Posted by ChrisK on September 23, 2001, at 5:53:30
In reply to Similarity in response to meds among relatives?, posted by mist on September 22, 2001, at 13:38:38
My father was on amitriptyline for most of his life. I reacted well to another TCA, nortriptyline. They are close enough. Neither of us reacted well to SSRI's.
> Is it true that if a particular AD works for a close family member—sibling, etc.—it's more likely to work for you, or that the side effects you experience might be similar?
>
> I would appreciate hearing what anyone knows about this.
Posted by Janelle on September 23, 2001, at 15:26:51
In reply to Re: Similarity in response to meds among relatives?, posted by ChrisK on September 23, 2001, at 5:53:30
My father responded to Wellbutrin, NOTTTT so for me. I do well on SSRI's, but he does not. I've read that there is often a genetic factor to biochemical imbalances, however, beyond this general finding, specific symptoms and responses to meds may very well differ among members of the same family.
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