Does anyone know why after 2 1/2 yrs Mom's Drs still haven’t hit on a medication that eases her depression? I just don’t understand why!

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CECE52 Asked January 2018

Does anyone know why after 2 1/2 yrs Mom's Drs still haven’t hit on a medication that eases her depression? I just don’t understand why!

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Meallen, thank you for your response.

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Sadly,it can take years to find the right med or combo of meds that will help. I don't know what the average is, but it took 9 (yes, NINE) for a doctor to refine the combo and doses for my daughter. I hope something is found that will help your mother very soon. Depression sux.

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Does anyone know why after 2 1/2 yrs Mom's Drs still haven’t hit on a medication that eases her depression? I just don’t understand why!

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