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What Causes Depression While On Zoloft?
Question: hi if someone was on zoloft & suddenly stop but fell back in to depression & went back on medication for 3 years & after that she stop slowley & c
completely stop 6 months ago whats the chances to go back on it ?
completely stop 6 months ago whats the chances to go back on it ?
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Current guidelines for treatment of depression recommended by the XXXXXXX Psychiatric Association state that once someone has had 2 or more depressive episodes, they should be on lifelong treatment with an antidepressant such as Zoloft to prevent relapse into another major depressive episode. In your case, it is very likely you will have another major depressive episode without treatment with Zoloft. I recommend you talk with your doctor about restarting Zoloft to prevent another major depressive episode.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link 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 link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Current guidelines for treatment of depression recommended by the XXXXXXX Psychiatric Association state that once someone has had 2 or more depressive episodes, they should be on lifelong treatment with an antidepressant such as Zoloft to prevent relapse into another major depressive episode. In your case, it is very likely you will have another major depressive episode without treatment with Zoloft. I recommend you talk with your doctor about restarting Zoloft to prevent another major depressive episode.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link 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 link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Whats the % of people who are on it ?
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
I don't understand your question, please clarify what you mean. Percent of people in the United States? Percent of people with depression? There are not clear answers to this, as there are no studies about how much a certain medication is prescribed.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link 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 link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
I don't understand your question, please clarify what you mean. Percent of people in the United States? Percent of people with depression? There are not clear answers to this, as there are no studies about how much a certain medication is prescribed.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link 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 link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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