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Posted 12/2/2013 11:32 AM (GMT 0)
I'm going back to the dr to change my medication. I've been on celexa for a little over 2 months and it's not working for me. My dr will take suggestions from me so I thought if ask here and see what people may suggest. I have taken cymbalta (worked but caused migraines), Zoloft ( didn't work), and lexapro (didn't work). Any suggestions would be great.
Posted 12/2/2013 11:54 AM (GMT 0)
HI AV. I HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER SOON. I TAKE LAMICTAL. (LAMOTROGINE). BEST MEDICATION I HAVE BEEN ON. SLOW TO START BUT BOY IT DOES HAVE SOME KICK. YES IT IS AN ANTI-CONVULSANT AND IS USED IN AUSTRALIA OM A HIGH SCHEDULE FOR BI POLAR PATIENTS. IT KICKS MOOD AND DEPRESSION RIGHT IN THE HEAD. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR SEARCH.

WITH HEALING COMPASSION,
THE HAPPY TURTLE.
Posted 12/2/2013 12:32 PM (GMT 0)
That is an idea, you may need a mood stabilizer added to the mix. I take abilify. It really helps my antidepressant to work better. So Jamie has a good idea there.

Let us know how things work out AV...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 12/3/2013 2:02 AM (GMT 0)
Remeron is a really good one, makes you tired so you take it at night. My Dr added wellbutrin into it for me to take in the mornings. I didn't want to take two so I ended up on just Lexapro now.

Good luck!
Posted 12/3/2013 7:38 PM (GMT 0)
Yup. My anxiety has been a real problem. My living situation has my anxiety sky high.
Posted 12/3/2013 11:36 PM (GMT 0)
Celexa, zoloft and lexapro are all SSRI's (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). If those 3 have not worked for I would stay away from that class of meds. Cymbalta is a SNRI (N=norepinehrine) so it may be that SNRI's work better for you. I suggest considering meds in that class. I suggest you ask about Effexor (not sure about cost), prystiq, or perhaps wellbutrin, which doesn't fit in that class but often work for people who do not respond to SSRIs. (I am not a Dr but am a RN- almost a NP and have also tried several ADs myself!)

The best thing is to have an open conversation with your Dr and make sure they hear what you have to say and don't throw another prescription at you without hearing what you have to say!
Posted 12/3/2013 11:39 PM (GMT 0)
Also, allow time for your AD to work before adding antianxiety meds to the mix. Most anxiety meds are benzodiazapines and you develop a tolerance to them requiring higher doses. That leads to a physical addiction. They should be used sparingly!!

J
Posted 12/5/2013 6:09 AM (GMT 0)
I take Wellbutrin and zoloft and I still feel depressed most of the time. Hope you find something that works well for you!
Posted 12/5/2013 6:14 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks, guys. I'm just way in the dumps right now. I've been staying in bed while the kids are at school. Just don't want to do anything. Feeling very overwhelmed with all the horribleness in my life right now. I wish the dr could have seen me sooner because I hate not being able to push myself to be the mom I need to be right now. Makes me feel like a coward.
Posted 12/5/2013 7:09 AM (GMT 0)
I strongly suggest lamictal as well. I have been on it for almost 10 years. (for me) when combined with an SSRI (for me celexa) greatly reduces my depression.
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