Depression Questions (Page 24)

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 the first... 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?

Why is my doctor/pharmacist telling me that the new tramadol has percocet in/have to pick up script?

both doctor and pharmacist (Walgreens) are telling me that the new tramadol has percocet in it and that i have to go to doctors office to get scripts and they are saying that now it's a controlled substance. My pain is so intense with L3,4,5 along with disks in neck is bad and also I have... read more

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 depression.

I have been on 100mg of Wellbutrin daily for 5 days and I am like a walking zombie?

Will this get better ? Doctor said to take it for 4 to 5 weeks to feel full effect . I switched to this drug for the energy and weight loss and depression ... Once it's in full effect will the drowsiness go away and be energy ? Is this normal ?

Has anyone else noticed increased libido with Effexor XR caps?

I was put on Effexor Extended Release (75mg) about a month ago. I was coming off of Seroquel when they changed my diagnosis from Borderline Personality Disorder to generalized depression, social phobia, and PTSD. They also put me on Clonidine (0.2 - 0.3 mg), but I don't notice any change in my sex... read more

Are these normal Citalopram side effects? Lethargic, dizzy, and fatigued?

I've just recently started back on Citalopram 20mg for a second time in recent years, I've only been on 20mg for 8 days or so, 10mg 4 days before that. It does seem to be helping with anxiety/panic and depression issues already, if that's possible, but I'm suffering with pretty severe side effects... read more

Venlafaxine vomiting after first dose?

I got prescribed these today as a replacement for sertraline as I was on 200mg and all it was doing was making my anxiety horrifically worse. My dosage for this is 75mg once per day. I took the tablet with some food (some good old fashioned dairylee dunkers and fruit) and felt fine! Then around... read more

I am extremely tired and yawning uncontrollably. I am on the 20mg Paxil?

Day one: excessive yawning, and fatigue. Does the yawning and feeling extremely tired ever go away???

Mirtazapine - mirtazapam (stiffness and joint pain)?

I am experiencing muscle stiffness, fatigue and joint pain. I was wondering whether anybody else was having the same sort of problem when taking this medication? It has helped with my anxiety and depression but I’m not sure if I have side effects or something else is wrong. I also take pregabalin m... read more

Which tramadol manufacturers work best?

I was prescribed Ultram (brand name) for years to treat stomach pain and it was a miracle drug for me (helping with mood, energy and lifted anxious feelings as well). I normally take 50 mg a day (25 mg twice daily). Now, sadly, Ultram is no longer available and I have been searching to find a... read more