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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,424
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,424
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Hi ~ Ultram is NOT a med for depression. That is for PAIN. And I can't remember for the life of me what the other drug is. But if I recall, that's not a depression med either.
Meds such as Prozac, Cymbalta, Zoloft are meds for depression. You are usually started on a lower dosage and if it works well, fine. If it doesn't, then the dose can be adjusted. Usually it takes perhaps 3-6 weeks for it to take effect.
I take Cymbalta twice a day ~ 120mg. total. This works great for me, as I'm clinically depressed.
Talk to your doctor about this. He/she can prescribe something for you. You do NOT need a psychiatrist to prescribe these. Best of luck and God bless. Hugs, Lee
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recovering alcoholic, sober since 7-29-93;severe depression; 2 open spinal surgeries; severe sciatica since 1986; epidurals; trigger points; myelograms; Rhizotomy; Racz procedure; spinal cord stimulator implant (and later removal); morphine pump trial (didn't work);now inoperable; lumpectomy; radiation; breast cancer survivor; heart attack; fibromyalgia; on disability.
Often the test of courage is not to die, but to live..
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