What Causes Severe Depression And Violent Anger Despite Taking Duloxetine?

Posted on Tue, 4 Jul 2017

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Question : my depression is not going away with 90mgs of Duloxetine-hcl. I have lot of depression accompanied with anger and want to physically hard my spouse

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I think augmentation should be considered

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Health care magic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

In my opinion we have two options at this stage.

1. To increase the dose of duloxetine to 120 mg per day provided there are no problematic side effects

2. To augment the duloxetine with some other medication like low dose antipsychotic or thyroxine or another antidepressant from different category.
I often use 5 mg abilify in such instances

I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (4 minutes later)

Are you able to give me subscription for Abilify?

Since my present state of mind is affecting my personal, social and professional life so much. I will do anything to get better

Are you able to write me subscription for5 MG of abilify

I requested you to prescribe me Abilify?

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I am sorry

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up.

I am sorry to inform you that abilify is psychotropic medication and it is not possible to issue a prescription without physically examining the patient. To get a prescription it is essential to see your GP or treating doctor.

I hope this clarifies.
Thanks again.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad