It is found that one in three to four people who do not achieve a full remission of symptoms from an initial antidepressant became symptom-free after changing to or adding a second antidepressant. This is shown in the latest study made by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.
Dr. A. John Rush, vice chairman of clinical sciences and professor of psychiatry at UT Southwestern said,
“The message to the patient is: ‘Hang in there. If the first treatment does not relieve your symptoms, consider changing or adding another medication. Follow instructions from your doctor, and don’t give up.”
Via: Consumer Affairs
