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Is agitation a side effect of abilify, I'm on it for depression & bipolar?
I've been on Abilify for 3 months and it is controlling my depression and mood swings. I've never experienced the agitation before and it's unnerving. I'm having trouble staying on tasks, i'm jittery and have trouble maintaining focus to work. Is this a side effect or do i... read more
What is best for sleep, Ambien or Trazadone or both?
I am prescribed ambien and trazadone for insomnia I only sleep for short periods of time? Now when I got the ambien I was told that it was the strongest sleep aid available - it was also a controlled substance. Now my trazadone isn't but i feel like ambien doesn't even come close to... read more
Can you be prescribed Ativan and Xanax together? Do they have a different action ?
I was prescribed both but I thought they were for the same purpose - anxiety. Should I take both at different times?
Metformin - off label use - weight loss?
First off, I take a boat load of psych meds, some of which tend to lead to weight gain. Second I recently gave up a 36 year cigarette habit that I loved to death, and have gained quite a bit in the last six weeks. I AM NOT seeking weight loss tips. Because of the weight gain, my Dr.prescribed... read more
Has anyone taken effexor and wellbutrin together?
I have been on effexor 225 mg. for about 4 years for anxiety and depression. . Dr. added wellbutrin 300 mg. five weeks ago and hopes to wean me off effexor because of weight gain.(lots!!) Has anyone else done this? How did it go and did you lose the weight. Also, I feel jittery this week. Does that... read more
How long will Prozac side effects last?
For 20 years, I took 20mg of Prozac for depression and panic attacks and it worked wonders. This past year, I went through a phase where I was forgetting to take it and before I knew it, I hadn't taken it in months. All the old depression and anxiety symptoms returned with a vengeance and I... read more
What do I do next if, after several years, Wellbutrin 450 mg. a day has stopped working?
I have suffered from low-grade depression symptoms for the last 20 years. I began with Prozac, a miracle but it made me gain weight. Next was Effexor, almost as good, some weight gain but stayed with it for several years (After trying a couple of others with little result.). Then, the depression... read more
Bad morning anxiety. Any way to fix it?
I have severe anxiety & panic. I am on sertraline. Just went up to 150mg yesterday. I'm hoping it will help with my daytime stomach/chest tightness and maybe even the morning anxiety, but I am hoping someone may know something that could help aside from this. Ive read millions of tips, but... read more
I am a 28 year old female who was recently diagnosed with underactive thyroid. My tsh level was 9.75
... and I was immediately put on 50mcg of levothyroxine about 4 weeks ago. IMO symptoms before starting medication was extreme tiredness, depression, memory loss, confusion and feeling like life was all together empty. After starting my med I felt better for the first 2 weeks but within the 3 week... read more
I need help! I am on fluoxetine is there a pill I can take which will increase my sex drive ?
Ok so im 18 , Ive been suffering with bad depression, my sex life is almost non existent, i was started on Fluoxetine 20mg today and all i keep hearing is that it completely wipes out your sex drive, considering i barely have one anyway is there anything that is safe to take that i can take to... read more
Do antidepressants really lift your mood and improve anxiety help?
I'm trying meds but nothing works so far I'm on paxil now 8 days praying it helps severe anxiety depression and PTSD need feedback do they really help nothing so far has helped yet
50mg Trazodone withdrawal symptom length?
I was taking 50mg Trazodone & stopped 4 days ago. I'm itchy, am experiencing nausea & dizziness. When will this end? I see people saying 3 - 10 hours, but it seems to be lasting way longer for me. Today will be my 5th day Trazodone free. Starting to get hives. When will these... read more
Depression - Can anyone help explain the combo of Buspar and Wellbutrin?
I've been taking 150 mg of Wellbutrin for the past 7 months, and it isn't enough, and I'm still constantly depressed. Additionally, I wasn't taking anything for anxiety, and recently learned about buspar in combination with wellbutrin. I asked my doctor if I could increase my... read more
Lexapro question? Concern about weight gain?
Hi. I was just prescribed lexapro by my doctor and therapist. I've never had good luck in the past with ssri's so I'm nervous about trying it. The major concern is the weight gain. I've read so much stories that it concerns me. I'm working to lose weight not gain. Can... read more
Depression - I'm taking generic Wellbutrin (bupropion 150 mg xl).. I've read so much about brand?
... name working so much better than generic. Brand name is very expensive and my insurance doesn't cover it. Does anyone have experience using generic vs brand name. Has generic worked for anyone??
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