Liquid version of antidepressants - has anyone tried these?

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I really need to get on antidepressants as my life is a mess. However, I have tried various capsule and tablet forms and just can not tolerate the initial side effects, especially the digestive issues as I already suffer from upper and lower gut problems and they tend to really exacerbate my existing issues.

I had a quick Google and note that several ssri's come in liquid versions. I've never been offered these and assume it's because they are more than likely to be a lot more expensive than the tablet/capsules but I think they may work better for me because I can go in really low and slow with just a drop or so and build up my tolerance level and then when I've reached the correct dosage for me I wonder if I could switch to tablets for cost?

I'm off to see my GP this afternoon and will ask. Has anyone on here tried the liquid version and what has been your experience with them?

I had liquid Prozac when I was a young teenager.
I think they are mainly used for kids or people who struggle to take pills for some reason.
I doubt there would be much difference in how they affect your digestive system.
You will probably be advised to take the whole dose in one go much like a tablet.
One downside I remember from when I was in hospital was that the liquid version of medications were quite bad for your teeth but formulas might have changed by now.

I've just returned from my GP, she has prescribed liquid Fluoxetine and advised that I can take a very small amount each day, building up until I get to the right dosage that suits me.

For some reason I have always been super sensitive to most meds (even paracetamol makes me very nauseous) so I'm keeping an open mind and hope and pray the day liquid version of this medication will help me.

I’m glad that the GP was able to help.
I hope it works for you 🤞
If it doesn’t suit you and you want to try a different medication, maybe ask if there’s an orodispersible version. They melt on your tongue.

Thank you.