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I am patient of depression since 2014 due to smoke marijuana and i was totally fine in 2019 but in 2021 i drink cannabis mixture on shivratri and from that day i didn't feel good it i went to my doctor he prescribed me escitalopram and olanzapine but now i am getting married soon so he withdraw escitalopram. So my question is can i switch to amitryptiline because my first doctor prescribed my this from which i recovered from depression. Please suggest
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Treatment of depression needs regular follow up with Psychiatrist. One time prescription will not help much. During follow ups all your current issues and side-effects of medications are dealt properly.
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Hope you are doing good.i would suggest to consult as you will require medicines which will not cause problems in your sexual life with your wife.
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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
Psychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Rajkot
There is a well-known phenomenon called "amotivational syndrome," in which people who regularly and heavily use cannabis become apathetic, socially withdrawn, and perform at a level of everyday functioning well below their capacity prior to their marijuana use.5 It's possible that this could mimic or worsen symptoms of depression.Some research indicates that people who use marijuana (especially regularly or heavily) are more likely to be diagnosed with depression than those who don't use the drug.But research has failed to conclude that there is a causal relationship at play; it is not clear that depression directly results from marijuana use.
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Dr. Upasana Rai
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6 yrs exp
Varanasi
Please consult for detailed evaluation and timely management
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Dr. Sharon Narula
Psychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi sir, you have been on a number of different medications. It is suggested to undergo a complete evaluation, current symptoms and which medicine suited you best in the past then only treatment can be decided for now.
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