Hello doctor, I am a 55 year old healthy woman. I have had chronic depression since adolescence. I historically do well with a low dose of antidepressant. When I do not take one, it usually does not work out. I have been on a low dose of Cymbalta for the past five years. 20 mg. Lately, I have been experiencing increased anxiety and sadness. My regular physician suggested going to 30 mg. I know that is still a low dose but I am really having trouble doing it. I fear weight gain, and always worry about longterm effects. Any thoughts or advice?
Hello. Until now, how many episodes of depression did you have (episodes means at least two months of complete recovery between two episodes)? Or, is it continuous for five years? Any family history of depression? Revert with more information to a psychiatrist online -->