Has anyone now or in the past being on antidepressants?...
And if so... did they help?..
. Any major side effects...?
I asked because I was at the doctors..the other day.. for a check...she asked how was I feeling emotionally mentally ... I mentioned.. that I seem to be in a bit of a slump.. focusing on things I don't have control over.. mixed in with some bouts of anxiety... I've never really had a problem with these symptoms before... I normally could just shake things off.. but lately it's become difficult....so..she gave me a prescription for antidepressants..to.. help me get out of my slump...
So!!!.. just curious if anybody has any info..
In regards to antidepressants
So, as someone who's taken a variety of anti-depressants, you should know some things. If your symptoms have not persisted for 6 or more months, then you probably should avoid them. Prozac and a few others have a history of causing severe, very bad side effects.
Anti-depressants work differently for everyone. The first one doesn't always work. It also takes 30 days to build up in your system and work to it's best effectiveness. Look the medication up on drugs.com that has an extensive database of all medications and their uses, benefits, side effects, interactions and so on. Some anti-depressants also have serious withdraw symptoms and some antibiotics (mostly ones used in a hospital), will make your medicine stop working (I found this out the hard way).
Always ask before taking any new medication and check drugs.com to reassure yourself or talk to your pharmacist. Those folks know a LOT about interactions, side effects, etc.
Watch out for any changes. If you develop any of those listed in the moderate or serious side effects, call your doctor immediately. Most doctor offices now have an after hours service that contacts whatever doctor in on call for these things. If not, see if there is a nurse advice line in your area. They can help you determine what action you may need to take until you can reach your doctor. Of course, this applies to medication in general, but psych meds are particularly important because it can cause psychosis or worse and end up with potentially disastrous results. This isn't to scare you, but warn you ahead of time. If your doctor doesn't listen, see someone else.
My experience has been varied, but my best has been paxil and cymbalta, both of which worked quite well. I have bipolar, so I require multiple medications, but I have had plenty of time to be able to notice what changes I'm experiencing. If it doesn't help, you could either need a stronger dose or a different medication. Do not wait a long time from starting the medication before you see your doctor again if there is no positive difference in 45-60 days.
I hope this helps you.