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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
How does a psychiatrist know what is the best anti-depressant for me?
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There are so many anti-depressants on the market today, each with its own side effects… how does a professional know which type is most suitable for a patient? -
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I don't think that there is a right answer to this question.
Matching the “right” anti-depressant to the “right” person is a matter of trial-and-error, more an art than a science, probably because the underlying molecular basis of depression is still poorly understood.
In my case the first anti-depressant that I was on was (for me) worse than useless; bad suicidal ideation, but what I am on now is (for me) great.
Bear in mind that, typically, anti-depressants take a while (weeks-months) to kick in fully so give a new one a chance to work and monitor your mood carefully - if you notice anything untoward, be direct and honest with your psychiatrist.
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