Suggest Methods For Depression Relapse Due To Side-effects From Discontinuing Medications

Posted on Thu, 21 Sep 2017

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Question : i am writing about my daughter. she was diagnosed with depression and started med last year may. dr manchramani was her dr. she studies out of XXXXXXX now this year she was having some side effects of meds so she consulted a dr in US and stopped meds. she is relapsing. her next appointment is Tuesday thts 26th of sept.she ls 19 years old.she is seeing therapist (psycologist).she understands her condition well and is willing for all treatment.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your question.

The next steps here are to wait until Tuesday when she sees her new psychiatrist. At this time she should begin treatment with an antidepressant medication. Medications that are good include Zoloft and Prozac.

Hopefully, she will begin to feel better within 3-6 weeks.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (24 minutes later)

for how long she should continue meds?? what are the side effects of meds you named ??

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
She should continue treatment with an antidepressant for 6 months to a year at least, and possibly for life.

The most common side effects are GI upset, which resolves after about 2 weeks, and decrease in sexual interest and inability to orgasm (in about 20% of patients).

Please rate and close your answer when you are finished and satisfied.

In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee