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Antidepressants
| Wed, 12-10-2003 - 9:03pm |
For those of you who have taken any antidepressants, did they help you a lot? Did they take the entire 3 weeks to begin to kick in, or did you start feeling effects sooner? I started taking Zoloft 7 days ago and im feeling really impatient because ive been feeling extra sad lately.

I hope this helps and please you have my warmest hugs and support.
Kelly
I know that it is different for everyone. I also can say that I know how much I hate hearing that, but it is true. For me, I have tried several different antidepressants before finding the right one. But it was also about having a good doctor and communication. I first tried prozac that took weeks and made my hear race and made me very manic. Then I was put on celexa and even worked up to the highest dosage and after 6 months I was still extremely depressed and I still felt no change whatsoever. I finally was switched to effexxor er and in a very short time I began to feel the effects and I can notice a dramatic difference, My family, friends and coworkers can. If it is not working you may need a higher dosage so make sure you talk with your doctor and stay in communication. Good Luck!
Debbie
I am on Paxil and before I found the right dose on Paxil, I had tried many other medications.
Keep working through this, I promise you will find the right med and the right dose for you!
It does take awhile for the meds to get into your system. Just do the best you can.
Take care
Pamela
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhpaxil
I am just starting a new AD (lexapro) and that board has been a blessing!! Good luck!
Jaime
so i guess the key word is patience. lots of luck!!
~Anya