New here need advice on switching meds

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Registered: 03-27-2003
New here need advice on switching meds
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Sat, 11-20-2004 - 4:55pm

Hi ladies~


I''ve been on Zoloft for a year now for PPD/anxiety and I feel as though it's just not working for me anymore. It did wonders for me before but now I'm starting to feel pretty down. I finally got the motivation to see

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Registered: 10-04-2004
Sat, 11-20-2004 - 8:32pm

Hi Vanessa -


First of all, what a cutie you have!


Second, although I don't like to be on more than one medication at a time, sometimes is is necessary. I was on Celexa and for awhile it seemed to help, then winter arrived and my seasonal affective disorder kicked in. My pdoc who is also my tdoc added Wellbutrin but did not stop the Celexa, and it made a big difference - I felt like I got my life back. I am still on both of them. I don't know what would happen if i stopped the Celexa but my pdoc doesn't think it's a good idea. And I trust his judgement. So that's my experience.


Welcome to the group!

peace and love,


just_a_big_kid


Sue

peace and love,

just_a_big_kid

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Registered: 09-28-2004
Sat, 11-20-2004 - 11:00pm
I''ve had to change medications several times before finding one that works. I am now on Lexapro and Cymbalta. I am also on Adderal for attention/dd. That has helped in giving me energy. I hope they can find what works best for you. Sometimes it takes a long time.
Diane