Depression Questions (Page 32)

Taking Lexapro for the first time, how long before I feel any effects?

This is my first time being diagnosed and treated for depression and anxiety. It slammed into my life two-months ago. I have tremendous stress (like most), and the cumulative effect finally took a toll on both my physical and mental health. I have hypertension, I'm prediabetic, and now... read more

How many years can you stay on Effexor. I have been on it for nine years and I'm worried to get off?

I have heard of all the bad side effects you feel when you try to get off even if you do it gradually under a doctors care. I am on three hundred milligrams per day and I feel like a zombie. I have no energy and I have ringing in my ears

Anti-Depressants that doesn't cause weight gain or drowsiness?

Hello i was wondering if you guys had any recommendations i was on Celexa for 6 months and gained so much weight that my doctor switched it too Effexor XR in December 2016 it worked for a couple months but i started having too many side effects when my she upped my dose from 75mg to 150mg (blurred... read more

Why has my Xanax stopped working?

I have been taking Xanax for nine years. Started at .25 as needed. Today I take one mg 5 x a day at regular intervals. Despite this my anxiety has gotten worse again and my panic has returned. How can this happen taking so much Xanax?

Abilify, Wellbutrin XL, and Lamictal?

Hello everyone. This is my first post here. I'm looking for some insight as far as what is normal when starting a new med. To avoid a terribly long story, I will say that I believe I'm being treated for bipolar 2. I have never experienced this before hence my confusion about the... read more

For chronic pain is it better to use tramadol or Tylenol #4?

For treating back pain and upper leg pain, General all over body pain due to fibromyalgia including chronic headaches

How long did it take for anyone to feel a change when you started taking Trintellix?

I’m starting to feel more calm and relaxed. I’m on my second week.

Quetiapine - What if I stop taking Seroquel?

Do any psychiatrists or doctors prescribe tramadol for depression?

Anti depressant that doesn't cause weight gain?

My Dr prescribed me Mirtazapine when I asked for an anti depressant, but after reading about metabolic changes, cravings, increased appetite and weight gain, I'm really not sure its the right choice for me. I've been struggling with depression since being diagnosed with a painful... read more

Switching from Paxil to Prozac?

My Paxil doesn't seem to work anymore. My agoraphobia is bad again. Bad depression and anxiety. My doctor is switching me to Prozac from Paxil without any tapering. I'm very scared because Paxil withdrawal is awful! Can anyone give me any advice please?

Help! Prozac & weight gain?

Please tell me there’s a light at the end of this tunnel. I started taking Prozac 3 years ago and have subsequently gained 60 pounds. I eat well and exercise regularly. Always have. Before Prozac, I never, ever struggled with my weight. I have been under the impression that Prozac was a... read more

Zoloft in the morning, alcohol at night?

I’m an effort to deal with my depression, I decided to take the antidepressant route. I was prescribed Zoloft. I’m aware of how highly recommended it is to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Zoloft, but being a newly 21 y/o college student, I find it difficult to enjoy myself in... read more

Sertraline - Extreme tiredness - is this normal?

Does anybody else suffer from extreme tiredness from this drug? I wake up feeling like I have not slept, fall asleep during the day and need to go back to sleep early evening. I dont always sleep well, but feel so tired I feel ill.

Mirtazapine - mirtazapine and weight gain?

Hi guys, how many pounds did you gain for taking mirtazapine approximately?