Question 1

are maois really  more effective than other classes for treating atypical depression or clinical trials that show that are biased?

Accepted Answer

They may be: Most of my patients who were on MAOIs say nothing else have given them equal results &amp; some Patients have stayed on them despite all the difficulties with diet drug interactions etc

Question 2

what a more effective way to treat depression ? currently on venlafaxine 75g ... seems not working so well

Accepted Answer

Medication/PsychT: Discuss medication w/prescribing provider. Establish daily routine to help make your environment more predictable & reduce stress;  sleep hygiene, diet , exercise. Establish goals, small and achievable. Focus on positive aspects of your environment or current situation (things you laughed at, best food you ate, good people you met, etc.). Create a crisis card to help you get through the "bad" day.

Question 3

what are some effective medication for depression?

Accepted Answer

Many Options: We are fortunate to live in a time where there is effective treatment for depression along with many medication choices. Options include the tricyclic antidepressants ie tofranil, pamelor, & norpramin, serotonin selective reuptake inhibitors ie prozac, zoloft, and lexapro. Other popular options  include wellbutrin, effexor, (venlafaxine) cymbalta, desyrel, & remeron, you & your doctor will select the best one.

Question 4

is there an effective way to determine if you are suffering from depression?

Accepted Answer

Eval: Symptoms of depression can include: feeling sad, irritable or angry. There can be a decrease in sex drive.  Energy level & motivation levels may drop. One may socially isolate or stop involvement in normal activities. Sleep may increase or decrease. Weight can change in relation to increase or decrease in appetite.  Concentration or memory may decline. There can be an absence of joy as well as &gt;&gt;.

Question 5

is ect effective for depression?

Accepted Answer

Very: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has one of the highest success rates of any treatment for depression.  But because it involves anesthesia and other risks, it is reserved for severe conditions that do not respond to less intensive treatments.

Question 6

how effective is counseling for depression?

Accepted Answer

Therapy: Is one modality, along with medications if needed.

Question 7

how effective is emsam for treating depression?

Accepted Answer

EMSAM: Quite effective especially for resistant depression, however, strict dietary &amp; other restrictions apply, as with other MAO inhibitors.

Question 8

what are effective ways to overcome depression?

Accepted Answer

Get out of your: House, even if you are feeling depressed. Call a friend to set up a time and place to get together. Take a walk, go to a mall or a library. It will help to be out and about and around people. Sit in the sun on fair weather days. Go see a funny movie. Exercise. Speak to a therapist and learn how to explore additional ways to overcome depression and to figure out what is making you feel depressed.

Question 9

how effective is fetzima for treating depression?

Accepted Answer

Fetzima: It is a selective Serotonin/Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, for major depression in adults, Works fairly well if you can tolerate the stomach upset &amp; headaches. Monitor BP &amp; energy increase.

Question 10

what's an effective anxiety/depression medication?

Accepted Answer

Several types: There are several classes of antidepressants.  Best known are the ssris like Prozac and zoloft, which work mostly on serotonin.  Others work more through norepinephrine, like Cymbalta and effexor (venlafaxine).  Maois work quite differently on an enzyme that metabolizes several neuroregulators.  It sometimes takes awhile to find the right medication that balances good benefit with minimal side effects.

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