Posted by yxibow on February 11, 2006, at 20:21:19
In reply to Antidepressant time of onset, posted by ed_uk on February 11, 2006, at 11:57:45
> 'Antidepressants can elicit a response within two weeks and even within the first three days of treatment, contrary to the currently accepted timeframe of several weeks. This is the conclusion reached by the author of an editorial in the British Journal of Psychiatry, which examines available data (2006;188:105).'
Editorials are like case reports, they are scientifically valid, but they dont examine thousands of patients.
My experience is that the fastest "antidepressant" is Zyprexa, which is an antipsychotic. I found a lift within several days.
But things like SSRIs don't usually start to show a sign for about two weeks I would say from my experience. These things are so individual. Full onset is usually about 6-12 weeks.
My Cymbalta gradually simmered around for up to two months and suddenly I had an epiphany when it was raised to 80 mgs, it was a one time wonder day but I swore it was the Cymbalta. I now take 90 mgs.
Remeron I think is the fastest acting antidepressant, it unfortunately carries a serious weight gain potential that has to have a restriced calorie diet. I started feeling effects quite early on. Its fairly "clean" in terms of neurotransmitters as well.
Just my 2c
tidings and cheers
Jay
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