Patient: 3 years of dullness, depression, yawning, unhappiness, dull gaze, : Fluoxetine and eszopiclone are effective, but relapse when I stop taking them Should I take them for life Laboratory and test results: brain CT EEG, tcd all normal Last seen at: Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University. Diagnosis is depression. Li Chunbo, Psychiatry Department, Shanghai Mental Health Center
Li Chunbo, Psychiatry Department, Shanghai Mental Health Center.
1. patients with first episode need to take medication for at least 6-8 months, usually 1 year; if repeated episodes, they need to be dealt with specifically for different situations, and medication should be taken for more than 1 year, and in most cases, long-term medication is needed.
2. Most patients need to combine psychotherapy for more effective treatment.
Patient: Is it appropriate to use fluoxetine tablets for long-term treatment in my case, or should I use other antidepressants?
Li Chunbo, Psychiatry Department, Shanghai Mental Health Center.
1. If you have good efficacy and no side effects after taking fluoxetine, you can take long-term maintenance treatment, but you need to see a specialist clinic regularly and have your blood biochemical indexes (mainly liver function and kidney function) reviewed regularly (usually 3-6 months). 2.
2. For reference only, please consult a specialist for individual medication.