depression treatment effectiveness

Does the brain actually change after years of depression/treatment by any chance. My husband has taken antidepres. for 25 years.

Speed is a treatment for depression, though for many it causes anxiety so it isn't usually used for that anymore. One of the natural treatments for depression is phenylalanine, an amino acid that targets norepinephrine, or adrenaline. Snris such as Effexor and Cymbalta target both serotonin and norepinephrine (which is why they too are not recommended if your primary problem is anxiety).

Hi all, just wished to get some ideas about how others have experienced mirtazapine in their treatment of depression. From trawling through the internet there appears to be alot of negative feedback about the side effects from this medication especially with regards to weight gain and over-sedation.

Medicine + talk therapy has been suggested as the best treatment of depression. You can get to a place where you can and want to allow happiness to be part of your life. You deserve that. As for the insomnia, that could likely be a side effect of the depression, but if it isn't then a doctor might be able to help you sort it out.

s suffer from Atypical Depression which is completey different in symptoms from classical or clincal depression and might not be picked up at all.

Lexapro and Celexa are not interchangeable, and they are not approved for all of the same uses. Both are approved for the treatment of depression. However, only Lexapro is approved to treat anxiety. Regarding the effectiveness of the two medicines, some studies have suggested that Lexapro may be more effective than Celexa for depression treatment, while others have not found significant differences between these two medications. And what works well for one may not work as well for another.

I have been taking medication for depression for 39 years. Initially I took elavil for about 20 years. I took prozac unsuccessfully for less than a year. I then took Effexor and later ther Effexor XR. Effexor XR allowed me to live a reasonably normal life raising a child and having a career. For at least 3 years my depression has slowly gotten progressively worse.

m not affiliated with the seller-I do Holistic Psychotherapy in Canada) AMORYN study More Effective than Paroxetine (Paxil®) for Moderate to Severe Depression (2005) - New Just recently completed in early 2005 and published in the British Medical Journal, this study1 examining 251 adults with moderate to severe depression again demonstrated the effectiveness of hyperforin-rich Hypericum extract (the main ingredient in AMORYN) for the treatment of depression.

Can magnesium or zinc affect the effectiveness of treatment (1 g Azithromycin)? I took a pill with my my prescription. The internet says it lowers the effectiveness. Is that true? If so, why didn’t the doctor or pharmacist let me know? Thoughts?

I just received my six month post treatment report and Hep C is not detectable.I hope I remain clear.In the beginning of treatment I swore it wouldn't work and didn't have much hope but look what happened.Please,please try treatment.I was really a sceptic-you just never know.This is the first time I have talked on any forum about my condition,but wanted to encourage you to try.

Scar revision may be the most appropriate treatment, but other treatment option may also be used (such as steroid injections). A definite treatment plan cannot be suggested without a direct examination. See a local plastic surgeon for an evaluation.

6 weeks after Diagnosis of HepB I am now about to commence a treatment of Adefovir (10Mg). My HBV DNA count is circa 9.5M Iu/Ml. Anybody on the forum use this as a treatment. Specificially I am interested in its effectiveness and finding out whether or not I sill be on this "forever", thanks, Col.

AFTER completion of treatment or SVR the stage of your liver damage determines how serious alcohol will affect you. If you have slight or no liver damage a little alcohol in moderation is fine. If you have moderate ot serious liver damage you really shouldn't drink. Whatever you do though,don't drink any during treatment.

St. John's Wort has been demonstrated to be effective for the treatment of depression when given at doses of 600, 900, or 1200mg/ daily most commonly given in divided doses. Most studies evaluating the effectiveness of St. John's wort were at least 4 weeks in duration and in these studies the drug was given routinely each day.

This year I gained over 30 lbs and my depression has increased. Recently my depression has really increased. My psyciatrist increased dosage to 450 mg about 3weeks ago. I am very depressed now. Go to bed (my only escape) and don't care if I ever wake up again. I have no drive. Nothing interests or motivates me. What do I do? It is Sun. I don't think I should go to emergency. I have to work 11hrs tomorrow starting 7am. I am having a difficult time.

Yes, most definitely these meds can lose their effectiveness over time. Usually, a dosage increase will remedy that, but you are taking a pretty high dose already. Discuss this with your doctor. He/she may recommend trying a totally different med, or adding another medication on top of the Zoloft. It's always best if you can have a psychiatrist managing these kinds of meds. Good luck, keep us updated!

He said it was to boost the effectiveness of the 100mg Pristiq he just bumped me up to. All the information i can find says its for Bipolor Depression, but i dont have Bipolar depressrion. Anyone have any reviews on this?

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s a controlled substance, but is used for many conditions, including treatment resistent depression/anxiety. Ask if it is suitable for your particular health problems. Have you had any trauma in your life? Have you almost died, or seen someone else die, or almost be killed? Have you suffered any abuses in your life, as an adult or as a child? If you have nightmares or obsessive thoughts make sure to tell your Drs this.

Yes, Lexapro is a commonly prescribed medication for the treatment of anxiety. It works by chaging the chemical balance of serotonin in the brain. It will take 4-6 weeks (possibly longer) before you will be able to fully assess it's effectiveness. It isn't a "sleeping pill" per se, although it can initially cause drowsiness, which many people find to be a bonus, if their anxiety has caused sleep disturbances.

s why CT-Scans and such are also performed until they know how your CA-125 reflects w/current treatment. Doxil is made especially for recurrent ovca, so you are on the right drug. You can talk to your doctor about combo w/Doxil (this was just talked about: http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/651119?

I think there are even studies to show that emotional depression also reduces the effectiveness of your immune system, making you more prone to infections. So yes it is normal for your body to react to stress, but I wouldn't say it's healthy. Now that you're in college, check out the counselling services that you are entitled to as a paying student.

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