Re: Depression

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> I'm on a high dose of Synthroid and my TSH is suppressed. I'm

> currently taking 40mg of Celexa which has helped with the

> irritability but I find myself feeling depressed. Does anyone know

> of any other anti-depressant that will work with Synthroid? Do I

> take it in addition to the Celexa or replace the Celexa?

>

> Thanks for the help.

I wish i had some advice but I only have some affirmation for you. I

am taking paxil and have been for six years. It worked well until my

thyca treatment and now its barely holding me. I've also found that

if I miss even one day I become a raving monster. The literature

indicates no problems with combining synthroid and SSRIs but many

people I know have shared your experience. I am also a psych social

worker and have found that many folks do better with Wellbutrin to

boost the effects of an SSRI. I would recommend to pursue vigourously

with your doctor and don't be afraid to be a squeaky wheel if your

not getting results. While I would also stress to NEVER change meds

or doses on your own, I also have worked with psychiatrists long

enough to know that they get stuck on whats the current " new thing "

in medication and often are resistive to hearing it doesn't work with

some people. In treatment of depression SSRIs are the hot new answer.

For some they are but for many they have not done the job. Don't

settle for feeling crummy!! Sue from CT