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I took a snri for 5 years, stopped working, now on another snri. how long before my mood lifts?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

SNRI: It may take 2 to 6 weeks after you are on an optimal dosage to get a robust response. Take care.

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Answered 11/14/2018

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A member asked:

I took a snri for 5 years, stopped working, now on another snri. how long before my mood lifts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Zimon and 2 doctors agreed

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