[nandm]

I am in total agreement with Teach; AD's have to reach a theraputic level in your bloodstream for them to be effective. That is why it can take several weeks for some people to start feeling better after they start them. Please remember that with mental health medications especially, it is essential that they are taken as prescribed for them to be of much help.

I used to have trouble remembering to take my meds as well. What I finally did was figure out where I went first thing in the morning after the restroom. That was the kitchen to get breakfast. So I put the meds where I would have to move them to eat. Once I got in the habit of taking them when I first went into the kitchen I was able to move them out of the way and still remember to take them. It is now a habit to go to them first thing in the morning. I would suggest trying a simliar technique to help you remember to take them.

Cymbalta has worked well for my depression and I have not had weight gain with it.