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Taking Diethylpropion. Suggest A Safe And Effective Anti- Depressant

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Question : Hi, I am on diethylpropion 75mg and I think I need an anti- depressant. Which would be the safest to take? Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Sundar Gnanavel (18 minutes later)
Hello........
Thanks for your query. Diethylpropion is amfepramone which is a psychostimulant and appetite suppressant. Escitalopram which is a SSRI group of antidepressant is the safest due to minimal drug interactions. However, you would require a thorough psychiatric evaluation before starting on an antidepressant. The decision should be at the discretion of your psychiatrist and these psychotropic medications should not be taken in the over the counter format. Do clarify further if required.
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Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Could you tell me what a psychotropic medication is? Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Sundar Gnanavel (1 hour later)
Hello....
Psychotropic medication is any medication routinely used in psychiatry including antidepressants.
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Dr Sundar
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Taking Diethylpropion. Suggest A Safe And Effective Anti- Depressant

Hello........
Thanks for your query. Diethylpropion is amfepramone which is a psychostimulant and appetite suppressant. Escitalopram which is a SSRI group of antidepressant is the safest due to minimal drug interactions. However, you would require a thorough psychiatric evaluation before starting on an antidepressant. The decision should be at the discretion of your psychiatrist and these psychotropic medications should not be taken in the over the counter format. Do clarify further if required.
Regards
Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist