Depression Questions (Page 37)

How can I stop food cravings with Lexapro?

I've been on Lexapro 10mg for five days and I just want to eat all the time. Even when I'm full, I crave food, especially unhealthy food. I'm conscious of my weight and I know that weight gain can be a side effect of taking Lexapro - I REALLY need for this not to happen. Is there a... read more

Trazodone - Side effects with Trazadone - Incontinence ?

I have been given 100mg Trazadone to be taken at night for severe depression, dr is calling me next Monday to see how I'm getting on. The trouble I have since starting Trazadone is I have incontinence at night very embarrassing and making me very anxious as I just can't make it to loo in... read more

How does Seroquel react with Lamictal and Wellbutrin?

Hello all! I am 22 years old and have Bipolar I. I am currently taking 200mg Lamictal and 300mg Wellbutrin. I had been also taking 2.5mg Abilify but just went off of that to replace it with Seroquel. I just took 25mg for the first time last night and my psychiatrist is going to gradually increase... read more

Is it possible to safely consume alcohol while taking bupropion?

I will be celebrating my 21st birthday in about 4 months and was put on bupropion about a month ago. I am very aware of the risk of seizing when mixing alcohol and bupropion. I have found the new medication to be extremely helpful in improving my mental health but I also don't want to miss out... read more

Zoloft EMOTIONAL NUMBNESS Side effects How long will this last?

(took the pill 10:00PM 26th) (October 27th 4:00PM)Believe it or not I already feel my medication, it felt pretty good at first but as the day went on I felt more and more drained. The best way I can describe it is zombie like. I feel detached and emotionless. I don’t feel happy sad or... read more

Wellbutrin XL 150mg and weight loss?

My doctor recently switched me from Effexor XR 75mg/day to Wellbutrin XL 150mg/day due to significant weight gain in less than a month on effexor. He told me Wellbutrin will help with the unhealthy weight gain( I'm only 5'3 and over 150lbs since being on effexor) and that within a month... read more

Pristiq causing sweats and chills?

I'm on 150 mg Pristiq since 9 sep now exp chills and sweats at night and early morning. Also have sleep apnea and using cpap which I find very uncomfortable. My question, will an increase in dose make it better or worse? Also seeing a counsellor due for second visit this week. I'm feeling... read more

Effexor and sex drive / libido?

I'm wondering what peoples' dose is on Effexor and how it affects you sex drive. I ask as I'm reading some, but not many, reports of (men's ?) sexual drive returning to a more normal state at doses of 225 mgs and above but can't find any study to back this up. Thank you

How long until Abilify works?

I have taken Abilify 5mg for bipolar depression for a week and feel so much better already! Does it really start working this quickly or is it a placebo effect?

If I take a low dose of Buspar in the morning will it still cause insomnia?

I just got prescribed Buspar for anxiety. I take Wellbutrin for depression because it has the least side effects. Unfortunately does nothing for my anxiety. I am supposed to take Buspar twice a day I took my first one around 6 pm ... only half. I haven't slept all night, not one minute. Now my... read more

Cannabis - Can I take CBD oil with tramadol?

What is the difference between Wellbutrin and buspirone?

My doctor said he was going to start me on Wellbutrin but he prescribed me buspirone 10 mg. I am confused about what the difference is if there is one and why he said it was Wellbutrin but isn't.

How should you feel when taking 40mg of fluoxetine (Prozac)?

I've been on generic Prozac for around 4-5 months I started with 10mg and slowly moved up to 40mg. I take it for anxiety and panic attacks yet I don't know if it's really helping. I guess my mood has gotten a bit better but still I get anxious over nothing. There's a very little... read more

Has anyone lost hair on Viibryd? Does it grow back?

I've been on a small (10mg) dose of Viibryd for 3 months. My hair is falling out badly. My doctor has taken me off it due to this as well as it not being very helpful - daily crying. I am hoping my hair will grow back. Any help from anyone who's been through this is greatly appreciated.

Trazodone - does trazodone cause weight gain?

I have started taking trazodone and I think it has caused me to put on the weight>