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How To Treat Major Depressive Episodes?

I have been on antidressants for years..........20 plus years. I have have been diagnosed with Major depressive episodes. I am 57, done with menopause.....I had a five year time when I tried with my Phychiatrist many different
meds. I am at the point of wanting to go off my medications. I am on Cymbalta and Wellbutrin. nothing seems to
last long and becomes ineffective. sometimes, I feel like I am being masked by the meds and want to laugh and be
joyful again. any advice?

Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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You have been taking antidepressant for last 20 years and after menopause due to hormonal imbalance, chances of depression is more. In that case, it would better to continue with these drugs. That would prevent the further episode. If you are not getting good effective with these drugs, you can try another combination. Rest you can discuss with your psychiatrist.

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How To Treat Major Depressive Episodes?

HI Thanks for using healthcare magic You have been taking antidepressant for last 20 years and after menopause due to hormonal imbalance, chances of depression is more. In that case, it would better to continue with these drugs. That would prevent the further episode. If you are not getting good effective with these drugs, you can try another combination. Rest you can discuss with your psychiatrist. Thanks