Re: looking for some quick answers, hopefully
03/08/05 06:24 PM
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atomic rose
Reged: 06/01/04
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Loc: Maine (IBS-A stable since July '05!)
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I'm not on antidepressants specifically for IBS, but I did notice some good effects on my IBS symptoms almost immediately after the initial side effects wore off. Like everything else, it hasn't been a total cure, but it's been a VAST improvement for me.
Like was already said, though, definitely weigh the pros and cons and do your research. And if you do go that route, be patient - it typically takes 4-6 weeks or even longer to really feel the full effect of AD's, and like was mentioned, you may need some tweaking to get the prescription and dosage right. I lucked out - Lexapro is the first one I ever tried, and it's perfect for me. 
Good luck!
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