Can long-term use of antidepressants cause depression?
Can long-term use of antidepressants cause depression?
Long-Term Effects of Antidepressants Overall, they did say they were less depressed and had a better quality of life because of the drugs, but about 30% still said they had moderate or severe depression.
Why did I take antidepressants for 20 years?
20 years this year for me too. Also told the same by my doc about life long depression (chemical imbalance) To me its the same as a physical problem….just need the meds to enable a relatively happy life If I may ask you, how do you feel as in day to day? Good question Iceberg. Paul I guess my question for you is why now?
Are there any new antidepressants for slow onset depression?
A paperpublished this year adds to Fava’s findings the new idea of tardive dysphoria, a slow-onset depression induced by long-term medication use. The lead researcher, Rif El Mallakh, points out that resistance to treatment with antidepressants has dramatically increased, from 10-15% of patients in the early 90s to 40% in 2006.
How long should I taper my antidepressants?
Tapering is something of a hot topic among psychiatrists, and prevailing opinion in the field is changing. For years, it’s been standard for doctors to recommend 2-4 week tapering regimens.
What should you know before taking an antidepressant?
You should never stop taking antidepressants suddenly. Talk to your doctor about the proper way to wean off of them. Before taking an antidepressant, make sure you’re familiar with the possible side effects as well as the proper method of going off of them. Know that you may need to try several drugs before finding the best one for you.
20 years this year for me too. Also told the same by my doc about life long depression (chemical imbalance) To me its the same as a physical problem….just need the meds to enable a relatively happy life If I may ask you, how do you feel as in day to day? Good question Iceberg. Paul I guess my question for you is why now?
Can a person stop taking an antidepressant?
I’ve taken fluoxetine (Prozac) for several years. But recently, the medication doesn’t seem to be having the same effect. Can antidepressants lose effectiveness? When depression symptoms improve after starting an antidepressant, many people need to continue taking medication long term to prevent symptoms from returning.
Why did I stop taking SSRIs for depression?
Taking SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) for clinical depression on a long-term basis wasn’t a decision I made lightly, and at various stages I’ve stopped taking them. Maybe my mental health was good and I wanted to see how I got on without the meds.
Can a person change the dose of an antidepressant?
All of these factors can play a role in depression. In most cases, depression symptoms get better with adjustments to medication. Your doctor may recommend that you change the dose of your current antidepressant, change to another antidepressant or add another antidepressant or other type of medication to your current treatment.