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Hypothyroidism And Depression. Taking Thyronorm And Fludac. Need Further Treatment?

my wife is having hypothyroid . She is taking thyronum-50. Also for her depressional attitude she was being treated by psychiatriest & was prescribed fludac 20. But when she was guided by another doctor who told thyronum is enough for treating depression & she stopped taking fludac. Now at every step she is showing symptoms of deep depression. What do you suggest
Wed, 13 Mar 2013
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Psychiatrist,  's  Response
Hi there, thanks for asking. Depression could be a symptom of hypothyroidism. however, it could be separately present. When stopping the antidepressant has led to depressed mood, it would be beneficial to restart the antidepressant. Sometimes, improvement of the effects of hypothyroidism (that has been present for months or years before it is diagnosed) need additional help for the body. It is quite natural if somebody needs taking antidepressant in this condition. She may take the medication under supervision of her doctor and she may need just 6 to 9 months to take it. Doctor will know when to decrease it. I wish her a good health.
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Psychiatrist,  Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi's  Response
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Although in a number of patients of Depression levels of thyroid hormone are in lower ranges but hypothyroidism alone is not a cause of depression. Thyronorm will cover the part of low levels of thyroid hormone and it will fasten the recovery, but thyronorm alone is not enough for treating depression. It is not an anti depressant drug.
Fludac or Fluoxetine 20 mg is a SSRI drug and it is a very good antidepressant. Stopping fludac against advise of a Psychiatrist is not advisable. I will advise you to visit a good Psychiatrist and take opinion regarding her Depressive symptoms.

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Hypothyroidism And Depression. Taking Thyronorm And Fludac. Need Further Treatment?

Hi there, thanks for asking. Depression could be a symptom of hypothyroidism. however, it could be separately present. When stopping the antidepressant has led to depressed mood, it would be beneficial to restart the antidepressant. Sometimes, improvement of the effects of hypothyroidism (that has been present for months or years before it is diagnosed) need additional help for the body. It is quite natural if somebody needs taking antidepressant in this condition. She may take the medication under supervision of her doctor and she may need just 6 to 9 months to take it. Doctor will know when to decrease it. I wish her a good health.