Depression Questions (Page 23)

I have been taking trazodone hcl 150mg for sleep. However, if I miss a dose I can't sleep at all! I?

... am tossing and turning all night and just can't stay asleep... is this normal? Does anyone else have this issue? If I take my dose I sleep like a baby all night long

How do you take cymbalta, 2 pills daily, 1st script - 2 pills night, next script 1 twice a day??

when do most take their pills, day, night, 2 pills at a time or 1 pill twice a day, morning and evening? i am also on the Butrans Pain patch for osteoporosis pain. my recent bone density test -4.6 also on Buspirone 2 tablets twice daily and various other drugs for COPD. I was prescribed Cymbalta... read more

Depression - Cymbalta and Trazodone safe together?

... I was recently prescribed Cymbalta for depression/anxiety/pain. I'm starting out on 30mg for a week then going up to 60mg. I've had two doses so far and I'm definitely starting to feel good effects. The doctor also prescribed me trazodone to help me sleep. I haven't picked... read more

I am currently taking half of a .25 Xanax every four hours for anxiety is this a low dose for?

... anxiety because I'm anxious all day long

Does Nortriptyline cause dizziness and mess with vision and stomach?

Hello. I have been taking Nortriptyline on and off for about 10 months now for Panic/anxiety, depression, and chronic daily headaches. I only take 10mg at bedtime. The most I have ever taken was 25mg. I am SUPER sensitive to medications and have tried 13 different antidepressants but could not... read more

Sertraline - Is Zoloft worth it?

I've only been on Zoloft (25 mg) for four days and I'm having headaches, I have no appetite, and my emotions are all over the place. A lot of people are saying 'it gets worse before it gets better' but are the negative side effects worth it? I've read both good and bad... read more

I've had some changes since switching from Wellbutrin 150mg to 300mg XL. And not in a good way!?

I started Wellbutrin (generic) 150 mg 2x per day back in October, and it's been a miracle drug. I haven't felt that good in many years, my appetite decreased dramatically, and I had lots of energy and my anxiety subsided a bit. In early March, I started on 300mg XL (generic-Par... read more

Hi all, Citalopram & Omeprazole question?

I have just been told by a member of the site, that you shouldn't take the 2 together, that the Omeprazole causes the Citalopram to stay in the blood stream longer, & could potentially cause serotonin overdose... Has anyone else heard this? I checked for interactions & nothing came up

Viibryd - has anyone quit cold turkey, would you recommend this?

Hi! New to the site. I've been on Viibryd for over three months. I've noticed weight gain and?Intense nightmares. I was told by my doctor the side effects are minimal and weight gain is not one of them? I feel worse now because of the weight gain then I did before I was put on Viibryd in... read more

I Take Wellbutrin 150mg and Pristiq 50mg a day; Is this a good Combination? Are both SNRI's?

My Dr. added 50mg Pristiq 50mg due to the severe depression I couldn't stop. He also added Lamictal 100mg and Abilify 5mg also which I stopped 4 days ago due to the horror stories I read about it. I really need to know if Wellbutrin and Pristiq is a good combination. Thank you for your help.

Lexapro - Generic Vs Name Brand?

I was switched from Brand name to the generic without realizing it. Shame on me - I should have known. By the time I caught on to what was going on, I found myself in the Black Pit only those with depression can understand. I was not able to concentrate, forgetfulness, crying at the drop of a hat... read more

Should abilify 5 mg make someone stay sleepy all day . I mean seriously stay sleepy and fall aslee?

How will I feel when I take lithium?

I'm starting on lithium and wondering what I will feel like when it starts working. Will I really notice any different?

Horrid depression and anger after prednisone?

I have been on prednisone 3 times this summer. Close together and longer periods each time. This last time I stayed on for about 8 weeks before final weaning. I had severe gastric issues this time and depression , which I have Had but WAS UNDER CONTROL . It made my acid reflux unbearable. Nausea,... read more

I get a metallic taste in my mouth from sertraline. Does this happen for others? And if so, how long

... will it last? I just started taking 50mg/day and will increase the dose to 100 mg/day after one week. I'm concerned that it will continue and I won't be able to keep taking this medicine because I can't stand the metallic taste. It was prescribed for anxiety, panic attacks and... read more