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Can there be anything i can do while on antidepressants to make them work faster?
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No: The changes antidepressants make take 2-3 weeks for an initial effect, and 4-6 weeks for a full effect. You can supplement them with exercise, 30 minutes a day 4-5 times a week can be very effective as treatment of depressive and anxiety symptoms.
Answered 7/20/2013
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