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Best "Senior" Antidepressants

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Apr 9 10:01pm | Replies (45)

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@roseann4z

I am 71 and take medications for cancer, a blood thinner& a beta blocker. I also have migraines & hiatal hernia-fun, fun, fun. I am now also anxious & depressed. Doctors just throw new medications at me as an answer to my concerns as if another pill will fix everything. As a senior I’m finding everything has almost intolerable side effects so I stop them hence no benefit & more anxiety. Do most doctors not realize that seniors metabolize drugs differently? I have kidney & liver functions affected by my cancer drugs. Could that be a reason for drug intolerance? Harder and harder to feel good.

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I’m so sorry for all you are dealing with. Seems what might be good for one thing is not good for another. Perhaps your pharmacist might be able to tell you about possible known interactions and intolerances. Wishes for answers and brighter days.

So sorry. I would look for new doctor, an older psychiatrist who would have more experience and hopefully more empathy.