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Sir, i used escitolopram, rivotril and zytric. now i suffer acute depresion and effects of escitolopram and rivotril is nil. what medicine i should t?

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Options: There are several options depending on your history, diagnosis, family history, and response to medications in the past. Discuss this with the doctor prescribing your medication.

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Answered 2/6/2015

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