Would an antidepressant work again for a second time?

[Crystal L]

I took Zoloft for about 8 years with great success. About a year ago I decided to come off of it because I was at the max dose and I felt it wasn't working as well for me anymore. I was thinking of trying it again since it's been a year and I was wondering if it will work again. Has anyone had a experience with an antidepressant working for a second time?

[linuxsuze]

antidepressant have come a long way. i have tried at leased a half a dozen brands. even tho each antidepressant help in their own unique way they don't quite work enough for me. if you have a problem with weight Cymbalta helped with controlling appetite . i was able to loose 30 lbs. I'm still looking for a antidepressant that work better for me. i have a psychiatrist who is wonderful he is more help then any med. which makes me want to go see him.

most meds for me quit working that's why i change to a different one when they quit being effective. i always get minimum results with med. i don't have luck going back to meds but i have a screwy body.

with you, just take it consistently. you don't have to stick with the same old, same old. remember to pay attention to the side effects.

[SwayGirl]

[B][COLOR=darkred]Switching after a while REALLY does help. You pretty much answered [/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=darkred]you own question by saying "I was at the max dose and I felt it wasn't [/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=darkred]working as well for me anymore."[/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=darkred]My advice is get back to the Doc and see what others will be beneficial[/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=darkred] to you. Our Docs usually ask how the drug is working but they would[/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=darkred] rather switch to something similar than keep upping the dose [/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=darkred]especially for 8 YEARS!!![/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=darkred]Trust me, there's enough out there to help you. Just get to a Doc [/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=darkred]so he can assess you. take some blood etc... Then remember most antidepressants take 1-3 weeks to feel the full benefit from the drug. [/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=darkred]Good Luck![/COLOR][/B]