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Can you help? is 150 mg a low dose for antidepressants?

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Dr. Walter Futterweit answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Low doses best: Antidepressants should be used cautiously. May cause increased Insulin resistance, weight gain, and also at times hair loss.

Answered 6/25/2014

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