Apart from the usual Efexor, Setraline, Prozac, Citalopram...... ?

Question

would there be anything else that a doctor be likely to prescribe for severe depression. (but not risperidone)

Answer 1

Lithium

Answer 2

There are many medications for depressive illnesses. Usually you find that severe/moderate depression requires treatment, and the meds are the same its gthe dose that changes. Respiridione is NOT and antidepressant it is an atypical anti-psychotic used in the treatment of psychosis, although it can be used in combination with SSRI antidepresants in cases of extreme anxiety and depressive cognitionas.Fluoxetine (Prozac) is normally effective, however as with all psychiatric medications they are only as effcetive as the therapist who engages with the patient/service user. If you are just taking the tablets don't expect miracles. If you are engaging with a properly qulified councellor/CPN/DR then if yopu listebn and do the leg work you will come through it.

Answer 3

Cimbalta

Seroxat

Answer 4

im on mitarzapine for severe depression as i tried citalopram and it didnt work.

with antidepressants it is a case of trial and error as what works well for one person may not work for another.

good luck xx