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Teenager. Depression Due To Break Up Of Relationship, Withdrawal, Lack Of Interest, No Appetite. On Fludac. Right Medicines?

My son, 17yrs old suffering from depression since 3/4 months due to break up of his lover. Now he has withdrawn him from family. He is very bright student. He has stopped his studies.Lost his apetite. Doc has prescribed fludac 20 mg for first week and from 2nd week fludac 30 mg once a day for 30 day...He will recoved from depression?
Tue, 1 Oct 2013
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Dear friend,

I am Dr. (Col) R Karanwal, M.D. (Internal Medicine), Consultant Physician, for your assistance.

Thanks for reposing your faith in me and post your query on this website. I fully appreciate your concerns.

Your son has a transient depression secondary to an unfortunate development. He does not have an inherent tendency for it.

Encourage him to get over it as it is not end of the world. He'll get over it eventually, particularly when he finds a new g/f

Further, he is on ideal treatment in the regime prescribed by his doctor.

Please feel free to revert back to me in case of further clarifications, if any.

I am confident that you will benefit from the advice.

May I assure you that I am always available for your assistance. My endeavor would always be to give you a sound medical advice, to the best of my knowledge and vast experience.

HAVE A NICE DAY AND A SPEEDY RECOVERY.

Fond Regards,

Dr.(Col) R Karanwal
MBBS; M.D. (Internal Medicine)
Consultant Physician
My website : http://drrakeshkaranwal.wix.com/home


(PLEASE NOTE :- My opinion/advice is based SOLELY on the details provided by you.)
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Psychiatrist,  Dr. Vikas Gaur's  Response
Hello,

Yes, Fludec (Fluoxetine) is a very good antidepressant and is frequently used worldwide for treating depression. However this medicine itself has a side effect of causing lack of appetite and you can discuss with his doctor about this fact.

Most patients start responding to Fluoextine within 7-14 days of starting the treatment and majority report good improvement within 3-4 weeks.

Kind regards

Vikas
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Teenager. Depression Due To Break Up Of Relationship, Withdrawal, Lack Of Interest, No Appetite. On Fludac. Right Medicines?

Dear friend, I am Dr. (Col) R Karanwal, M.D. (Internal Medicine), Consultant Physician, for your assistance. Thanks for reposing your faith in me and post your query on this website. I fully appreciate your concerns. Your son has a transient depression secondary to an unfortunate development. He does not have an inherent tendency for it. Encourage him to get over it as it is not end of the world. He ll get over it eventually, particularly when he finds a new g/f Further, he is on ideal treatment in the regime prescribed by his doctor. Please feel free to revert back to me in case of further clarifications, if any. I am confident that you will benefit from the advice. May I assure you that I am always available for your assistance. My endeavor would always be to give you a sound medical advice, to the best of my knowledge and vast experience. HAVE A NICE DAY AND A SPEEDY RECOVERY. Fond Regards, Dr.(Col) R Karanwal MBBS; M.D. (Internal Medicine) Consultant Physician My website : http://drrakeshkaranwal.wix.com/home (PLEASE NOTE :- My opinion/advice is based SOLELY on the details provided by you.)