I am 39 years old and taking fludac 20 mg for last 14 days. But I feel that after taking it, it is increasing my depression, I feel phobia, chest tightness and sometimes I want to think about suicide, when I consult with my doctor he has suggested to take 10 mg more. Now I am afraid to take this drug. Shall I stop my medicines totally.
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Dear lybrate-user, fludac takes 2-3 weeks to reach the brain and start its antidepressant action. During those weeks, your depression goes on with its course. All that you are feeling since 2 weeks are symptoms of depression. Stopping medicine, is not a good idea. Continuing to take it and take in increased dose is good to lift your depression. If you stop and restart, again it will take 3 weeks to start its action.
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Dear user I don't know what are your symptoms and why you are taking medicines. If this tab does not sound suitable for you then think about it. And if you taking this medicine for depression then it is better to work on your problems. With medicine you need counseling as well so that after some time you ll become strong enough to reduce these medicines and then stop and with psychotherapy, positive thinking you would do it in a better way. Lot more things you have to do to get rid off this. Change your routine and life style, add some more activities and exercise to your routine, spend time in your favorite activities, meet your friends and one most imp thing strong your will power and enhance your insight. I need all the details about your disorder to help you better, with the help of counseling you will definitely overcome your depression.
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It takes four weeks for the medication to act fully. If it is not helping you there are better alternatives, consult a psychiatrist and get the same. Combine with cognitive behavior therapy as well for good result. Good luck.
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