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@jbrathbun

At 63, I don't ever remember a time when I was not depressed. I started on antidepressants at age 13 and have been on many different ones over the years. I was on Lamictal and Wellbutrin for about 20 years and was switched to Trintellix six months ago. I have almost constant nausea with it. I'm going to try switching to night dosing, but I'm a terrible sleeper, and worried about accentuating that problem. I can't stay on this med any longer if the daytime nausea persists. Considering going back to Wellbutrin because it worked the longest for me. Does that make sense?
I have never heard of genetic testing for antidepressants. Where does one find that kind of diagnostician?

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@jbrathbun, you'll find useful information about drug-gene testing (also called pharmacogenomics or pharmacogenetics) and experiences of other members in this related discussion:

- Why Genetic Testing for Mental Health Meds is Important https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/why-genetic-testing-for-mental-health-meds-is-important/