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What’s the process for switching ssri or meds etc? Just curious.
Either o got a lot of stress or else these aren’t cutting it anymore. |
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Usually ween off one and go up on the other.
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Well... generally the first step would be to consult with your prescriber. (You probably didn't need me to tell you that.)
![]() ![]() It is true that not every antidepressant works for everyone. Plus AD's can poop out over time. So sometimes it is necessary to consider a change if the AD you're taking isn't getting the job done. Here's a link to an article, from PC's archives, that talks about talking to your doctor regarding a med. change: How to Talk to Your Doctor About Changing Your Meds ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Depends on the meds and how you respond. Going on & coming off MAOI's save 14 day washout periods, meaning you can't take anything new 'til that's out of your system. Otherwise, as people have already pointed out, you set up a cross-taper over time until you're off the old med and on a therapeutic dose of the new one.
I kinda recently went from 225mg Venlafaxine XR to 80mg Duloxetine in 2-3 weeks (maybe 4) if I remember correctly. |
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