Depression Medications

Do anti depression medications need to be increased over time and do they eventually not work?

what is or has been your experience on these medications and which ones were used?

how so for your opinion?

Thanks for your answers!

I have been on the same anti-depressants for about 3 years. There was only one that had to be changed and that was because it was a bit too strong. It is possible to build up an immunity to some of the medications, or they aren't the correct one for you in which case your doctor will change to something else. This isn't a common problem though. The medications are increased or decreased according to your depressive episodes. Once stabilized they usually stay the same. I am bipolar and taking 7 different medications. Hope this helped. :}

Posted on March 9th, 2009 by admin and filed under depression medications | 6 Comments »

Is it true that some depression medications make you hear voices?

my boyfriend said when he took a medication for depression he heard voices and thought he was a schizophrenic. is this possible?

Severely depressed people some time experience hallucinations (hearing voices, seeing things), and delusions. It is called Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features.
Commony prescribed antidepressant medications are not known to cause hallucinations.

Posted on February 23rd, 2009 by admin and filed under depression medications | 4 Comments »

Are depression medications bad for your liver? If so, what can I do about it?

I hear that some medications for depression can cause liver cancer. I've been on different meds for depression for about 15 years, and I drink occasionally, so if what I hear is true, my liver cannot be in good shape. Any suggestions on what to do?

Depression meds have been on the market and have been used safely for a long time. It depends on which one you use, but it may be metabolized in the liver. If your doctor thought there was a serious risk of liver damage though, he would have taken you off the meds. You can ask your doctor for a simple blood test that will check out your liver for damage caused by the drug. Also, occasional drinking isn't going to do too much damage to your liver. Your liver is processing stuff all of the time, whether or not you're making it process alcohol. Your liver is supposed to work hard. It's only when you drink great quantities daily that it starts working too hard.

Posted on February 9th, 2009 by admin and filed under depression medications | 3 Comments »