If youre taking a specific antidepressant medication, you may feel that its not quite working for you.
Contact Your Healthcare Provider
Call yourpsychiatristor schedule a follow-up appointment.
Report your symptoms and any side effects to them.
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confirm to ask them how long it can take for the medication to work," says Dr. Zabinski.
A Word From Verywell
There are several reasons why your antidepressant medication may stop working.
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