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Has anyone else been on venlafaxine/Effexor for 23 years? I have been concerned about long term use?

It worked well for my depression in the past. I took 75mg of Effexor XR with no need of increase for years. Was increased to 150 mg a number of years ago. Then the generic venlafaxine. Increased to 200 mg a a few years ago. As of Jan this year couldn't take the XR form due to insurance. Other than... read more

Updated 3 March 2025 13 answers

Wellbutrin XL 150 mg maybe causing hallucinations?

I just started Welbutrin XL 150 mg sid 2 weeks ago. I am on it for PPD and PPA after an 2nd trimester miscarriage last month. I am a 29 year old female. We also just moved into a new home about 4 weeks ago. Anyways, I honestly was thinking my house was haunted. Until yesterday when I realized I... read more

Updated 16 Sep 2023 13 answers

I'm on my first week of Zoloft 25mg. What else is good to help with anxiety beside benzodiazepines??

Suffering from anxiety I went from Prozac 80mg to Zoloft 25mg. I know it takes weeks to kick in so I'm going through anxiety. Can anyone can help with a medicine I can take besides benzos to keep my anxiety under control until the Zoloft starts working? I really need help. It's tough rite now. Any... read more

Updated 27 Jan 2023 13 answers

Psychiatrist won’t prescribe benzos. What now?

I’ve struggled with really bad anxiety my whole life. I’ve been diagnosed with GAD with panic attacks, social anxiety disorder, depression, ADD. I also have un-diagnosed PTSD from a rather recent event that’s happened to me which interferes badly with my sleeping (difficulty falling asleep many nigh... read more

Updated 29 Aug 2023 12 answers

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 need to up the abilify... read more

Updated 26 Dec 2018 12 answers

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?

Updated 4 Aug 2018 10 answers

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

Updated 15 Feb 2019 12 answers

How does Effexor affect your sex life?

I really enjoy my sex life and am starting Effexor in a couple weeks. I read some sexual side effects from this drug and am concerned to exactly what people experience. I know everyone is different. By sharing experiences I will have a pretty good idea what to expect and maybe what to do to deal... read more

Updated 15 Nov 2019 10 answers

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

Updated 13 Oct 2020 11 answers

Wellbutrin XL 300mg feeling effects day 1?

I have never taken an anti- depressant although I probably should have years ago! I battle mild depression and have off and on most of my life. I think I had never told a doctor simply because I have this strange aversion to taking medicine and didnt want him to prescrible anything! I actually went... read more

Updated 19 Oct 2018 9 answers

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

Updated 23 Aug 2022 12 answers

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

Updated 27 Nov 2014 12 answers

Will major fatigue go away with time while taking prozac?

I just started taking 20mg prozac and 150mg wellbuterin. I have been on them for a wk. I have been so tired that I sleep all day and night. Will this go away or is this a side effect? I have a 2 and 3 yr old to take care of and just cant be this tired."

Updated 13 July 2017 7 answers

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

Updated 3 Oct 2020 10 answers