Depression Questions (Page 25)

Are thier any anti depressants that don't cause weight gain?

I've been taking Bupropion for depression (as well as lithium) as it seems like the only drug that does not cause me to gain weight. After some research and answeres some of you have provided me with, bupropion and lithium may not be the best combination of drugs. Also, being bipolor I wonder if... read more

Lexapro withdrawal Symptoms after 2 weeks?

2 weeks ago I taper down lexapro for three weeks after 9 months of use. I had the brain zaps since almost the first day of stopping it, but that was it. today after 2 weeks all the withdrawal symptoms that i had read about kicked in. is this normal withdrawal symptoms after almost 2 weeks? and how... read more

How long does it take Cymbalta to work?

My 14 yo daughter is having some depression and anxiety/panic attacks due to some suppressed grief (long story). She has been prescribed Cymbalta 20 mg per day. How long does it take to work? I am so worried about her being well enough to get back into her school work in late August.

Could not taking Effexor for 2 days make me feel dizzy, off balance as if drunk?

I am taking 75mg Effexor XR, 2x a day. For 2 days I was unable to take it due to BS insurance! For those 2 days, I felt completely "out of it!" Very dizzy and off balance, almost as if I was drunk! Finally after reading on the Internet about Effexor XR, I found out you should NEVER "cold turkey"... read more

What do they do if you go to the ER for severe depression?

Has Vyvanse ever been prescribed as treatment for depression?

I suffer from fibromyalgia, CFS, and acute depression and anxiety. I have tried a few small doses of Vyvanse, and to me it's like a miracle drug. I am not depressed, I have enough energy to get through the day, and while the fibromyalgia pain is still ever-present, I am better able to deal with it.... read more

My doctor has just put me on lexapro 20mg twice a day , is there anything good in taking them?

after reading the comments i am afraid to take these tabs , but i do need something to help me cope with the stress in my live at the moment , please can anybody share anything positive about been on this medication?

Alternatives to Lexapro - Looking for Advice from Other Patients?

I've been taking Lexapro for 5 years now, started it after having severe postpartum and Zoloft was tried first and didn't work. For several years Lexapro was my "life" pill - I had my life back. I'm normally a very happy person, high energy, can walk & chew gum, etc. For the last year or so I've... read more

Just started Pristiq this morning. Feel extremely nauseos and sleepy?

Does anyone else have this problem? Do you have to take it at night? I feel really terrible and extremely lethargic. Please help. Only taking 50mg.

Is Alprazolam and xanax the same thing?

I have been taking Lexapro for several years. Has anyone developed Tardive Dyskinesia as a result?

... If so, what are your symptoms? Are you taking any meds to help ease up on the side effects of Lexapro?

Lemictal/Lamotrigine and depressive disorder- will depression subside?

I recently started Lamotrigine (Lemictal) for mood stabilization, then my doctor wants to add Lexapro (for depression/anxiety) in about a month after I slowly increase my Lamotrigine to about 150mg or 200mg (not sure yet). I'm wondering if anyone has taken only the Lamotrigine and did not need to... read more

Effexor and other recreational drugs? I have a close family member who has been smoking cannabis on?

... occasion for the last 10yrs and is now suffering with depression (depression has occured due to other health concerns not the cannabis use) The doctor has prescribed Effexor 75mg once a day for her. Will her recreational use of cannabis affect the benifets of the effexor or should she stop...... read more

On 10mg Valium built a tolerance is there anything stronger I cant take xanax or klonopin?

i been on 10mgs of Valium 3x a day i dont know if theres anything they can give me stronger been on Valium for 8 moths i have very sever anxiety and probs so they want to keep me on a benzo but im building a tolerance its like im not even taking it (but i still feel alil of it the voices are still... read more

Anyone taking Wellbutrin along with Lexapro (Cipralex, escitalopram), what about side effects?

I'm taking wellbutrin 300 er which has been working well. But am now dealing with a bone infection that has a greater than 50% chance of ending with amputation. So I went to my doc for help with the resulting anxiety which is very high. So he gave me some Lexapro (Cipralex, in Canada where I live)... read more