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How much time antidepressants will take to affect on me? I started yesterday from doctor advice.
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Antidepressants basically excites your neurotransmitters. It can take anywhere from 10 to 14 days when taken as per instructions
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Usually they show response in 2-4 weeks
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General, antidepressants usually take a minimum of 5-7 days atleast before you start to feel better. But will have to be continued for a minimum of 2-3 weeks till your doctor decides to change it incase you have no improvement to it.
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Do not worry, you will start to feel better in 1-2 weeks minimum. Further do not adjust the dose on your own, feel much better in the next 3-4 weeks i.e. one month
Continue follow up visit with your doctor and discuss queries if any
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Hi.. at least 2 weeks.. consult online for further queries
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Dr. Mohd Ahsan
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Ranging from 2-4 weeks
Depends on which anti depressant u have been started pharmacokinetics and other miscellaneous parameters
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