Overview Of Antidepressants

Getting The Best Results

There are a few key elements that help patients with getting the best results from their antidepressants. The most important element is that patients must always listen to the doctor who wrote their prescription and the instructions they gave them for the dose, how often to take the medication, when to take it, as well as whether or not to take the antidepressant with food. The doctor knows how the medication should work and, thus, how to give patients their best chance of success.

However, there is more to getting the best results. Patients should also know that it takes some time for antidepressants to start being effective at the level intended. This timeline can vary depending on the specific medication, as well as the dose and dosage frequency. It is common for antidepressants to take at least three weeks to begin being effective. Of course, patients should also regularly communicate with their doctor, particularly about concerning side effects or a lack of results. Some patients will need to try more than one antidepressant before they see the results that they need.

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