Depression Questions (Page 45)

Does buspirone Work for Anxiety and Depression?

Hello my doctor recently prescribed me 10 mg in the morning and evening of buspirone. They said it should take about two weeks to notice any effect. It’s only been three days. I think it might be working. I seem to feel a little less on edge and depressed 24 seven which is awesome! But it seems l... read more

Effexor first day! It seems like this is doing the trick! Anybody else happy with Effexor??

I was on Lexapro 10mg for GAD for over 5 years , it did make me feel better but it never really completely worked, I even tried 20mg with no success, no real side effects. Years ago I was on Paxil , it worked but the weight gains and excessive sweating were terrible. Today I started Effexor lowest... read more

Is bupropion (Wellbutrin SR) making me hyper?

I've always had a little bit of restlessness, but because of my BPD and OCD I tend to be less hyperactive than even a normal person. I rarely want to do anything or go anywhere. I've been prescribed bupropion for a while, and I took it for a couple of months with the only side affects I picked up... read more

Having been on phenelzine for over 45 years my GP has said that I have to change drug?

It is not cost effective. Psychiatrist said this morning to change to venlafaxine (telephone consultation). He wants me off of phenelzine in 2 months rather than what I would prefer. That is over about 6 months. Not happy as he is only a locum and took now interest in my views. Probally wants to... read more

Abilify - Should I wean off or go cold turkey?

I was on 2-4 mg's of abilify at various different times for 5 years. I just tried to quit cold? turkey and have been having majorly unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Should I tough it out for a few days or go back up and try to wean off slowly?

I have been prescribed mirtazapine 15mg. I am really worried about huge weight gain. Help!?

Does anyone know what dose (7.5, 15 or 30 mg) produces more carbohydrate cravings and consequent weight gain? That scares me. I couldn't find that information on the internet. Please help.

Lamotrigine making me stupid?

I'm 58. I started taking lamotrigine (titrated to 150 mg) for depression, along with bupropion (300 mg). After about three months I am feeling better depression-wise, not sure if it's the drugs or just the springtime and some social contact again. But I feel like there is seriously something wrong... read more

What is making me so tired taking Cymbalta 60 mg?

I’ve been taking Cymbalta 60 mg for a little over 8 months now & some days I’m okay but most days I have no energy at all I’m constantly sleeping. If I fight it I feel so drowsy & just blah. It has got to the point I can’t even tell if I’m fighting the depression or not because I still feel so depre... read more

Does Abilify cause weight gain?

Has fluvoxamine been discontinued, or is it just a shortage in the UK?

I'm supposed to start this, 100mg seems impossible to get hold of, 50s are short supply and two pharmacies said that it's been discontinued. However, other pharmacies haven't, the bnf hasn't, and idk where else to look.

How do I titrate (taper off) bupropion, escitalopram, gabapentin and buspirone?

Lexapro isn’t not working 6 months after drinking?

Why after 2 weeks of drinking during the Christmas break isn’t Lexapro working for me anymore? It’s been almost 6 months and I’ve upped the dose to 35mg and it’s still not working. Previously it was working great and now I keep having palpitations and skipped heart beats and it won’t settle even aft... read more

Risperdal/Risperidone Withdrawal Side Effects?

I am currently taking 1mg to sometimes 2mg doses of Risperdal/Risperidone. What are the withdrawal effects with my dosage? Is it true paranoia (hallucinations) and delusions would occur? Or just mild irritability/ticking/twitching?

Looking for valium experiances... twice weekly users?

Today im going to the doc and requesting valium while i transition into new antidepressants. i was wondering if anyone who has used valium (or another long half life benzo) twice a week has NOT built up a dependancy (incorperating tolerance). Iv been told that if you take a narcotic pretty much at... read more

Depression - how long does it take for depakote to start working?

my doctor had just put me on depakote and i was wondering how long does it take to come in affect to where i will notice a difference?