Ask a Psychiatrist
Why isn't my antidepressant working anymore?
It happens. A medication that carried you for years fades. Clinicians call it tachyphylaxis; patients call it "poop-out." Both are real. The fixes: adjust the dose, add a second medication, switch agents, or bring in therapy.
Educational information; not an individual medical assessment.
It happens. A medication that carried you for years fades. Clinicians call it tachyphylaxis; patients call it "poop-out." Both are real. The fixes: adjust the dose, add a second medication, switch agents, or bring in therapy.
But first, look for what changed: new stress, worse sleep, more alcohol, a thyroid problem, or a bipolar pattern that was never caught. Half the time "my medication stopped working" is actually "my life changed and my treatment didn't." Either way, don't white-knuckle it. A medication review finds the reason.
Patient Help Center: appointment preparation, costs, refills and records. For questions about treatment options, contact Lyte Psychiatry.
Related questions
Have a question of your own?
Most new patients are seen within 1–2 business days. Weekend appointments are limited. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth visits to patients who are physically located in Texas at the time of the visit. In-person care is available in Pantego. Confirm your specific benefits and expected cost before booking.
Book an appointmentIf you are in crisis, call or text 988. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department in an emergency.