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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Depression

I am having chronic low mood now for Almost a year now.... I am tensed all the time.... My doctors prescribed me tryptpmer 10 mg daily bedtime... Is it safe to start the treatment...... I am having these doubt as I don t think I have major depression.... Is this drug safe for me
Mon, 20 Apr 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to Health Care Magic Team.

Understanding concern for your state of mind.

Low mood as described by you since 1 year is not specificaly because of depression, it could be because of your stressed state which is a very normal occurence.

I would suggest you to start with this medication as its not for major depression but to relax state of mind and anxiety which is main cause of your problem. Start your medicine while going to bed on daily basis and need not to worry.

Although this drug has some side effects like drowsiness,dizziness,nausea,dry mouth etc.But,most of the patients continues the drug without much difficulty.If you find these effects much distressing,you can cosult to your doctor and look for some alternative .


Try to meditate for sometime. Sppech therpay is effective remedy for your cause.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get well soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Depression

Hi Dear, Welcome to Health Care Magic Team. Understanding concern for your state of mind. Low mood as described by you since 1 year is not specificaly because of depression, it could be because of your stressed state which is a very normal occurence. I would suggest you to start with this medication as its not for major depression but to relax state of mind and anxiety which is main cause of your problem. Start your medicine while going to bed on daily basis and need not to worry. Although this drug has some side effects like drowsiness,dizziness,nausea,dry mouth etc.But,most of the patients continues the drug without much difficulty.If you find these effects much distressing,you can cosult to your doctor and look for some alternative . Try to meditate for sometime. Sppech therpay is effective remedy for your cause. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get well soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari