Hi everyone,

Tomorrow I bite the bullet and ask the dr. for anti-depressants. I want to stay married and actually like my hubby to stick with me. I realize everyone reacts differently to medications, but would like a general consensus on what you are taking and if you like it etc. My dr. and I briefly touched on the subject during my last appointment, but I felt I was doing okay. So much for my feelings. Ha. Anyway, would appreciate some feedback on the subject. Thanks and keep the faith

hi. i would take a list of all current meds/herbs/vitamins you're on and maybe even those you have recently discontinued. be sure that it is understood that your list includes meds that have been discontinued. docs and nurses get confused pretty easy sometimes.

my individual situation has come to a 50mg dose of zoloft daily. it seems to be helping a great deal to smooth out the rough edges.

also, i have found that simply talking with someone who understands this therapy and the effects that can occur helps as much as the anti-d.

it is fascinating how little is known about interferon/ribavirin therapy among those employed in the medical field.

i have become comfortable with asking for a referral to a physician who is well educated and experienced in treating us folk who are enduring this important treatment. i also like to toss in a question about how most patients respond to the bedside manner of the referred to physician. i like to give positive feedback to those practicioners who take pride in what they do and work to help their patients achieve the best quality of life possible while enduring this therapy.

i have learned to pay attention to reputations doctors have acquired.

Best wishes,

wes


[This message has been edited by Wes1212 (edited 04-11-2003).]

Hi Raz, I started my AD before treatment to get my blood levels up. I am taking Lexapro (but I had to cut them in half-made me feel way too weird and I couldn't sleep)

I'll have to look up my dosage, don't remember how much.

I'm hoping to start treatment tonight if my pegasys and copegus has been delivered!

Take care,
JeannieRee

Thanks for the info you two. He prescribed lexapro 10 mg. Can't believe the price. Wow, the cost of being happy. My co-pay for my injections is only $20 a month and the co-pay for lexapro was $40.00. Doesn't make sense to me. They say it takes several weeks to notice anything, so watch out world! Keep the faith and thanks again for your posts.