Posted by ed_uk on February 14, 2005, at 14:05:18
In reply to Re: Doc switching me to Lex after Celexa failure » ed_uk, posted by TomV on February 14, 2005, at 13:36:39
Hi Tom,
>Yes, I'm worried about side effects and long term health effects (movement disorders, thyroid, diabetes risk of new AP's, etc).
If you tried a new drug and obtained great benefit, you might be willing to accept the risks. If you obtained little or no benefit, you could discontinue the medication after a few weeks. Most of the serious side effects occur after long-term use. Less commonly, serious side effects can occur after short-term use though, as I'm sure you know.
>> What country do you live in btw?
>USALol, I thought so! The existence of a local treatment-resistant depression centre was highly suggestive.
>The old, original TCA OCD med?
Yes.
>One of the few meds I couldn't tolerate for more than a few days, I believe.
What side effects did you have? Do have any idea what dose you started treatment at?
Ed.
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