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Suggest Medication For Depression
I have major depression and have had it for about five years - no antidepressant seems to work and I'm very scared that this disease will never be cured. I have tried hospitalization and had ECT. I am currently on Serzone and find that the suicidial thoughts are returning. Any suggestions?
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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I think, you have treatment resistant depression. In that case, single antidepressant would not give benefit in your case. You need combination of antidepressant that would help you. I would suggest mirtazapine with venlafaxine. That is very effective combination and in case, you need further help, you can ask.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Thanks for using healthcare magic
I think, you have treatment resistant depression. In that case, single antidepressant would not give benefit in your case. You need combination of antidepressant that would help you. I would suggest mirtazapine with venlafaxine. That is very effective combination and in case, you need further help, you can ask.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
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