I've been diagnosed with major depression for a long time and am now on Lexapro. I've been wondering if Cymbalta (not sure of spelling) might be a better antideprssant for me. Some where I heard that this new antidepressant is not a good "mix" for a person diagnosed with diabetus type 2. Is this correct? I'm not seeing much change in the depression for the last two years I have been on Lexapro.
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Q: I'm a type 2 diabetic. Is there any antidepressants that would be harmful to me due to the diabetus
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6/27/08 12:40pm
I think that, given your somewhat complicated medical situation, you might want to see a psychopharmacologist, if you're not already. This is a doctor who is an expert on psychiatric medication, and often has more specialized knowledge than a psychiatrist.
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