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Question: Hi - (I'm a psychologist who should know better!) but struck down with post-child bearing blues. Been on citalopram for 4 weeks.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi - (I'm a psychologist who should know better!) but struck down with post-child bearing blues. Been on citalopram for 4 weeks.l
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi there, and thanks for the question.
I'm sorry you're going through some difficulties. It sounds like you're talking about postpartum depression. Citalopram is a good medication to treat this. However, this medication can take up to 6-8 weeks to achieve its full intended effect. Sometimes physicians will switch antidepressants earlier, and 4 weeks is approaching that time. If you want to consider a switch, I would recommend either Zoloft, Lexapro, or Prozac. All are well-tolerated and effective.
In the future, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below, because we receive nearly double the payment from this website for direct questions. After asking 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 (XXXX). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: XXXX
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hi there, and thanks for the question.
I'm sorry you're going through some difficulties. It sounds like you're talking about postpartum depression. Citalopram is a good medication to treat this. However, this medication can take up to 6-8 weeks to achieve its full intended effect. Sometimes physicians will switch antidepressants earlier, and 4 weeks is approaching that time. If you want to consider a switch, I would recommend either Zoloft, Lexapro, or Prozac. All are well-tolerated and effective.
In the future, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below, because we receive nearly double the payment from this website for direct questions. After asking 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 (XXXX). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: XXXX
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Dr. Raju A.T
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