Depression Questions (Page 29)

Zoloft initially raise anxiety, then anxiety subside?

Anyone that has a panic disorder/major depressive disorder/OCD... begin Zoloft only to have the anxiety level go up as a side effect, but the longer you stayed with it that side-effect subside?

Do you guys take Wellbutrin SR/XL on an empty stomach?

Hi Everyone & Bless u all! I take Wellbutrin 150 mg SR & my dear brother take 300 mg XL. I was wondering if you guys take it on an empty stomach or after eating a meal? I like 2 take the wellbutrin before I leave to go to work or on weekends later, as I wake up later on weekends. Do you... read more

Citalopram- Have any of you ever experienced muscle twitches after a dose?

Celexa . My dose was increased from 20 mgs to 30 mgs and later on in the week I started experiencing twitches from head to toe randomly. My doc told me to go back to my 20 mg dose and call in about a week if I am still twitching. It's very creepy feeling, especially at night when I'm... 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... read more

Does it matter what time you take antidepressants? Morning or Night?

My psychiatrist prescribed me to take Abilify (2mg) as an addition to my Zoloft for my depression. I've been taking my zoloft (50mg) at night for months now but Abilify cancels out my seroquel (25mg) for sleep and gives me insomnia. My first thought was to take it in the morning but I'm... read more

Can Wellbutrin cause or intensify hot flashes?

I've noticed several side effects with wellbutrin and am wondering if anyone else has experienced any of the following - hot flashes/sweating, chills, anger/irritability, confusion.

I just started Zoloft 50 mg 3 days ago, when I can feel the difference?

Side effects I feel, sleepiness and tiredness, loss of appetite. I am a 24 years old male student, when should I expect to feel better, and have will to study? What should I expect?

Resistant depression; how long does it take for Abilify to kick in?

Hi guys, I am currently on Wellbutrin XR 150 mgs twice a day & celexa 40 mgs. I just started the 25mgs of Lamictal yesterday. However, I wanted to know is Abilify a different class of drug than the ones I listed? Cuz my dr wants 2 start me on a different class, since my depression is resistant!... read more

Celebrex - is it also for moods? depression? my doctor said it was?

i have a bulge on my back and they can't find anything but arthritis, the pain is so bad i'm having problems at work, sitting to long and standing too long are really hard for me :( he wants to put me on celebrex says its for mood also, because i'm taking something for depression... read more

Anxiety and Remeron - If it's not working after 4 weeks, then what??

I just finished my first month on Remeron (Mirtazapine) and although my depression has lessened, my anxiety has not. Should I ask my dr. to switch? I also have "different" kind of anxiety..I am not a neat, organized person (but not a slob), and all of a sudden the "clutter" in... read more

Restless Legs Syndrome - Does Xanax help ease minor RLS?

Will Cymbalta make me have bad withdrawal symptoms after only taking it two days?

My doc prescribed 20 milligrams of Cymbalta for anxiety and once I took it my heart rate and blood pressure went up! I stopped taking it today but I'm concerned if I will have any bad withdrawal symptoms after only taking it two days? Another question I have is it a stimulant? It sure feels... read more

Prozac for depression and anxiety not working so well, what else could I try?

I have been on Prozac for about 10 years for depression and anxiety. In the past year or so my depression symptoms have started to return and my anxiety is worse than it has ever been. I have tried Zoloft and Welbutrin, as well as adding abilify but nothing seems to help. I have also been on... read more

Do you suffer from chronic boredom syndrome, or do you think this is just a symptom of depression?

As far as I can remember, I had been a... non-excitable person. I don't get excited much. And I'm constantly bored. And restless. Based on my background, this can be due to decreased level of dopamine where reward based circuit is dysfunctional. Or do you guys think this is simply just... read more

I'm 5'10 and weighed 135-140 - after Abilify, I weigh 233. Any evidence that stopping Abilify (no?

... matter how well it works) will cause me to lose this weight? I've never been obese in my life! Help Meeeeee