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> By the way, why don't people get SSRI's when they are depressed with a flu? One reason is SSRIs typically require a a few weeks to reach effective levels in
by _jal 6y ago
> By the way, why don't people get SSRI's when they are depressed with a flu?
One reason is SSRIs typically require a a few weeks to reach effective levels in your system; about how long it takes to recover from the flu.
> depression is fundamentally and immune disorder
You appear to be playing a free association game with words, not describing reality.
- podgaj 6y agoThe idea that it take weeks for antidepressants to reach 'effective levels" is a misunderstanding of the science. It is is true for MOST people that, for example, fluoxetine and its metabolite, norfluoxetine will be at a certain level in the serum before they have resolution of symptoms, but this is not the case for all people. It takes a very small dose to inhibit serotonin reuptake and this will happen with the first dose. https://www.nature.com/articles/1395757 https://www.nature.com/articles/1395757 "The single dose caused only a slight increase in drug plasma concentrations but relatively clear changes in sleep structure." And I was hoping you would all chime in and say it is useless for the flu. Because it might be very helpful https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120727171919.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120727171919.h...