Hi folks, I had a complete colectomy in 2006 and now have a jpouch (ulcerative colitis). I suffer from irritable pouch syndrome but that is mostly under control now. I take bentyl before meals, and a lomotil or two. I take 50 mg of Zoloft in the mornings and amytriptaline in the evening. Lately I've been feeling a serious chemical depression. It's been going on for several months and there are no life factors that have changed or should be causing it. My life is good. I shouldn't be depressed. I exercise regularly and do my best to follow a healthy diet. I've always (even before my disease) suffered from depression and it is generic in my family. Something is off chemically and I would like to try out a new antidepressant. I've been on Zoloft for 9 years now (ever since my surgery) and I'm wondering if I should wean off it and try something new, or else just add another pill to my repertoire...the amytriptaline is for my IPS so I think that should be kept the same. What do you recommend and which antidepressant? Thanks for your time and consideration!
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