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Depression: What treatment can I try after so many years?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jun 21, 2023 | Replies (181)
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@susanh824

I tried at least 10 drugs over the years. Finally my psychiatrist prescribed Effexor, and my world turned from dark and depressing to wonderfully normal. I’m 64, and have been on it about 8 years. I would change doctors if your is set on prescribing a drug that just doesn’t work for you. Sending hugs!

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Tom Schwerdt | @tomschwerdt | May 26, 2023

I'm familiar with the drug merry-go-round. Change meds. Try a higher dose. Change meds. Try a higher dose. Change meds. Try a higher dose. Change meds. Try a higher dose. etc.

Apparently there is now genetic testing available to better predict which medications will be helpful. However, the evidence for the testing is kinda iffy.

Anyone tried something like that?

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