Depression Questions (Page 45)

Lexapro dizzy and fatigued after 3 weeks?

I have been on lexapro for 3 weeks but side effects of dizzy and sleepiness still suck. Im on 10mg and take it at dinner time. Im hoping this gets better after 4 weeks at least. Im not any less depressed maybe because of how i feel physically. Is anyone else in their 3rd week dealing with the same... read more

Has anyone else experienced excessive night sweats on Cymbalta? (non menopause related)?

I have been on Cymbalta 60mg for a few months now after having negative experiences on sertraline and Lexapro. Cymbalta has helped stabilize my mood and control my anxiety however after a few weeks untouched a problem. I would wake up and night and my back would be slightly sweaty, this was in an... read more

Lexapro makes me feel spaced out?

Hello. I have never asked a question on here and I have been going through a pretty rough time. So I was originally on Cymbalta and buspar for about 6 months and I had night sweats and a foggy mind so my psych switched to lexapro. I started out on 5 mg and I was okay until about the second week... read more

Is it OK or safe to take 0.5 mg Xanax 4 times a day?

I've been taking Xanax 0.5 mg for 5 months now it seemed to help but there are days I've noticed that I start to anxiety I take it every 8 hrs like it says 3 times a day but there are days were it don't seem to help or be enough in a day so just wondering if it's OK and safe to... read more

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... 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... 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... read more

Which tramadol manufacturers work best?

I was prescribed Ultram (brand name) for years to treat stomach pain and it was a miracle drug for me (helping with mood, energy and lifted anxious feelings as well). I normally take 50 mg a day (25 mg twice daily). Now, sadly, Ultram is no longer available and I have been searching to find a... 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... read more

Does Lexapro make you emotionally insensitive?

For the last four months I have been dealing with anxiety and probably some depression. I have rumenated most of my life as well. My doc has advised me multiple times to go on Lexapro. I am seriously considering it but have some bad childhood memories of my mom being on an antidepressant. She... read more

Does Abilify cause weight gain?