DEAR DOCTOR IN FEBRUARY 2011 I TOOK CIPRALEX FOR FEAR AND LIKE DEPRESSION STAGE AFTER ONE OR TWO WEEKS I AM ALRIGHT AND TOOK MEDICINE FOR TWO MONTHS. THEN AGAIN IN JULY SAME HAPPEND AND TAKEN MEDICINE FOR ONE MONTH. AGAIN LIKE SITUATION HAPPEND AND TAKEN FOR ANOTHER ONE MONTH AND GONE. NOW FROM FEB-25TH I FELL IN DEEP DEPRESSION AND FEAR AND STARTED TAKING CIPRALEX TILL NOW I AM ALWAYS TRIED AND BLANK MINDED NO INTEREST IN ANY THING. PLEASE HELP ME WHAT TO DO
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. You seem to be in the midst of a depressive episode. I would advise you not to self-medicate yourself without a proper consultation and evaluation. Moreover, anti-depressants should not be taken on an \"as required basis\", but should be taken for continuous periods as advised by your doctor. So, I would advise you consult a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and further treatment. There are effective treatment options - in the form of medication or counselling / psychotherapy which will help you overcome your problems. Wish you all the best. -