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I have been on so many antidepressants over the past 35 years
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Aug 10, 2016 | Replies (42)Comment receiving replies
Hi @pj1959. Welcome to Connect! You are certainly not alone. It can be difficult to find the right combination of meds, though I know the process can be really frustrating! Do you have a psychiatrist you feel you can trust? Are you also seeing a therapist? I'm tagging @mlemieux, @joeallen, @barsta, @airtruck54 and @afterthetreatment who have also mentioned struggles with depression in the past and may be able to offer some support! Hoping you find the community you need here. We are here for you!
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Cats are such a balm for depression!
Hi @klaymom. Welcome to Connect! I'm so glad to see you've jumped right into this conversation. It's nice to have you here!
You never have to apologize for verbosity here 🙂 We are all about sharing (maybe even over sharing)!
Given your experience with Wellbutrin, you may also find this thread interesting: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/side-effects-of-welbutrin-discontinuation-does-anyone-know-of-any-side-effects-of-discontinuing/
Your doctor can do the cheek swab. My doc's P.A. actually did it and sent it in.
Does Mayo farm out this particular testing method to other health professionals? How do I go about getting this testing without going to Mayo in Rochester? Thanks for your help! JaneL
Hi Jane,
You can read more about drug-gene testing at Mayo Clinic here http://mayoresearch.mayo.edu/center-for-individualized-medicine/drug-gene-testing.asp
The cost of pharmacogenomics testing varies depending on which test is ordered and your health insurance coverage. To help you determine test costs and coverage Mayo Clinic’s Patient Account Services may be able to provide an estimate by phone http://mayocl.in/2aqAgcZ
This is for genetic testing. It is supposed to help your doctor determine which anti-depressants would work best for you.
@sek9853e the test currently tests over 150 different medications. I covers 4 therapeutic drug categories which include Thrombosis, Cardiovascular, Mental Health and a Medical Management.
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