Celexa + Synthroid?

Posted by Girlnterrupted on April 6, 2007, at 1:33:44

I have treatment resistant depression (and possibly social anxiety.) I have tried several antidepressants: Paxil, Zoloft, Effexor, Wellbutrin, Celexa, Lexapro.
The only AD that worked for me was Celexa, but only for one year. After that, I was back to being severely depressed all over again.
I'm seeing a new psychiatrist and he prescribed Synthroid to augment Celexa. I was wondering if anyone has tried Synthroid to augment an SSRI?
I had my thyroid tests done several months ago, and according to my doctor, they came out negative, so my thyroid is supposedly fine. So I don't really understand why I need a thyroid medication? Also, how long does it take for Synthroid to kick in? What is the right dosage to have therapeutic effects? (I was prescribed 125mgs daily.)
My doctor also told me that once everything has failed, one of the last resorts is ECT. Does anyone know how effective ECT is?
Thanx in advance,

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Celexa + Synthroid? Girlnterrupted 4/6/07
Re: Can Synthroid rlly augment SSRI if thyro fine? Girlnterrupted 4/6/07
Re: Can Synthroid rlly augment SSRI if thyro fine? » Girlnterrupted gardenergirl 4/6/07
Re: Can Synthroid rlly augment SSRI if thyro fine? » gardenergirl Phillipa 4/7/07
Re: Celexa + Synthroid? Sebastian 4/7/07
Re: Can Synthroid rlly augment SSRI if thyro fine? Maxime 4/8/07

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