Depression that won't go away

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Asked for Female, 45 Years

I have been feeling very depressed since the beginning of September, and I am already on maximum dosage venlefaxine and 300mg pregablin. Would I qualify for ect as I feel it's not getting better with the increase in venlefaxine... I've gone up 75mg to 375mg in total,nearly 2 weeks ago and I'm not feeling much better.

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Dr. Krithishree Psychiatrist 14 yrs exp Mangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Krithishree

Psychiatrist 14 yrs exp Mangalore

Treatment unresponsiveness is an indication for ECT. Discuss it with ur psychiatrist. If d patient is demanding den unlikely to get denied.

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