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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
I just joined this site and saw your post. I had gene testing done and it was interesting to see how the different medications will work with my gene type. I too have been on so many different types of antidepressants and none really worked that well. I just started taking 100mg of Wellbrutin SR a few weeks ago. I haven't had any negative side effects so far but it will take a few more weeks to see if it is helping at all. I suffer from major depressive disorder.
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You know me well @kelseydm!! Super excited @kari_a to see your doctor has allowed you to participate in the gene testing. The test results should have directed your physician as well as yourself to start your dosing at a certain level titrating at a certain rate upwards towards therapeutic dosing so it may take several weeks for you to reach your therapeutic level for optimal results. This should eliminate those nasty side effects. The results tells you/md The right medicine at the right dose at the right time.
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@dawn_giacabazi I know you are a big advocate for gene testing! Anything to share with @kari_a ?