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Posted by Buckeye Fan on July 23, 2009, at 12:25:01
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Posted by Buckeye Fan on July 23, 2009, at 12:25:02
In reply to First visit to a psychiatrist, posted by Buckeye Fan on July 23, 2009, at 6:45:25
Hi all...been away from the site for a couple of years.
I have been on 200mgs of Zoloft, 25mgs of Librium, and 100 mgs of Trazadone for a while now. ( Zoloft 10 years) Librium and Trazadone 2yrs)
I have been in a deep depression for 9 months now...and today I visit a psychiatrist for the first time.Panic Disorder was my original problem 10 years ago...but now it seems the med's have stopped working.
Any suggestions before my first visit today?
Thanks BF
Posted by Phillipa on July 23, 2009, at 12:35:19
In reply to Re: First visit to a psychiatrist, posted by Buckeye Fan on July 23, 2009, at 12:25:02
Buckeye Fan has it been that long can't believe it. And you had meds work for a long time wow!!!! Benzos worked for me for over 30 years then gradually started acting the opposite and making me tired. Please post what pdoc says? Be honest is my advise and sincerly good luck!!!!! Phillipa
Posted by Buckeye Fan on July 23, 2009, at 15:14:03
In reply to Re: First visit to a psychiatrist » Buckeye Fan, posted by Phillipa on July 23, 2009, at 12:35:19
Phillipa.....thanks for the welcome back and for remembering~
The visit went well..., he wants me to switch from zoloft to Desvenlafaxine Oral....and come back in two weeks.
He asked alot of questions..I filled out some forms and took a couple tests.
We talked a while ..and that was it.
Anyone heard of or tried this relatively new SSNRI?
BF
Posted by ricker on July 23, 2009, at 17:14:40
In reply to Re: First visit to a psychiatrist, posted by Buckeye Fan on July 23, 2009, at 15:14:03
Hi BF,
Been on Zoloft for ten or so years as well with a few other A/D's scattered throughout.
I did fairly well with Effexor 150 and Remeron 15, lasted about 1 1/2 years.
Have you tried lamictal? It may rejuvenate your zoloft success... stick with the AD that's proven and add to it in small steps?
The zoloft will continue to help with your anxiety and lamictal will lift the depression you've been in, just a thought?
Best of luck... Rick
Posted by Phillipa on July 23, 2009, at 20:10:37
In reply to Re: First visit to a psychiatrist, posted by Buckeye Fan on July 23, 2009, at 15:14:03
BF is that pristiq? Will google. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on July 23, 2009, at 20:17:47
In reply to Re: First visit to a psychiatrist » Buckeye Fan, posted by Phillipa on July 23, 2009, at 20:10:37
Yup pritiq supposed to work well. Phillipa
http://www.medicinenet.com/desvenlafaxine_pristiq/article.htm
Posted by Buckeye Fan on July 24, 2009, at 7:27:53
In reply to Re: First visit to a psychiatrist » Buckeye Fan, posted by ricker on July 23, 2009, at 17:14:40
Hi Rick...thanks for the advice.
I have been reading up on pristiq ( That's what the Pdoc wants me to start taking tommorrow) and it seems to me that it MAY be a short fix...but in the end is just another artificial way of temporarily relieving depression symptoms.
I am still trying to decide of I should start this new drug or not.
BF
Posted by Buckeye Fan on July 24, 2009, at 7:37:53
In reply to Re: First visit to a psychiatrist, posted by Phillipa on July 23, 2009, at 20:17:47
Thanks for checking on pristiq Phillipa..
I too have done research overnight and it seems to be a more powerful antidepressant than Zoloft.
( Being an SSNRI)The more I think about yesterday'a Appt with the PDoc...I guess I am dissappointed.
as usual, I set my expectations too high..and feel let down.The side effects of pristiq are disturbing, and
I really would like to try and eliminate AD'S from my system all together...and allow my body to return to naturally producing the chemicals I need to maintian a normal mood.
When I suggested this to the Doc yesterday, he brushed it of and said "no...that wont work, you will just spiral down into a more depressed state"After being on Zoloft for this many years....I still wonder if DAMAGE has been caused by long term use.
Again...when I mentioned this to the Doc..he said "no..long term anti-depressant use doesnt damage you"What has your research revealed?
Anyone?BF
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