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SkillfullyStressed

2y ago

Worried About Running Out of Mental Health Medication Options

I worry that as I get older there will be less options for medication that will keep things at bay. I have been on some form of medication since I was young and as I've gotten older my mental health issues continue to worsen and get more complex. Is this worry about medication options well-founded or have you been able to find new options that still help you?

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Kashew221

2y ago

Also, newer, better meds are always being worked on.
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amymace

2y ago

It took me several years on and off meds new ones old ones. But I finally found a good doctor and he has me on a great medicine cocktail that works better than any others ive been on. Sertaline..bupropion..Geodon..Ativan..Temazapam. Its a lot but im doing better than ever.
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FlamingDirigible

2y ago

It took me quite a few years and a number of hospitalizations and changes in dosage to finally get to this stage where I feel like I'm taking the right medication. There are a huge variety of medications, with varying degrees of effectiveness in all of the drug classes. Sometimes research also requires a little experimentation. If something doesn't work for you or you don't like it, tell your doctor asap so you can ween off it and change to a more effective medication. Feel free to message me with any questions !

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