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A member asked:

Why the more i take of my antidepressant, the more depressed i feel?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Did you just start: The medication recently? I would want to know if you are experiencing temporary side effects or if the medication is having a paradoxic effect. Please let your physician (psychiatrist) know so that this can be explored. There isn't a good answer to your question without more detailed assessment. Take care.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/23/2014

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