Depression Questions (Page 46)

Why is ritalin used with antidepressants ?

I suffer with severe major depression and was recently also put on ritalin to enhance the antidepressant. 10 mg 3 times daily and i do feel great still have anxiety attacks. How long can you take ritalin for?

Can I take Lexapro and Lisinopril at the same time?

Does it matter if i take my depression med an blood pressure med at same time.

I took Luvox for the first time last night and I got absolutely no sleep ! What do I do ?

How do I approach my therapist about ADHD ?

Im currently on meds for depression, ocd and anxiety. But i have many of the symptoms of ADHD. Could i possibly be depressed because of the lack of motivation, not finishing building my deck, etc... ? Im constantly forgetting things; names sadly, (my exits) to work, appts. I feel im taking the... read more

Will a couple of glasses of wine hurt or help me - also take Trazodone?

I am not a drinker. But found out it helps to shut my mind down at night so I can sleep. I have racing thoughts at night and the Trazodone, 150mg I take was helping with the depression and sleep until I decided to try something else because of sore muscles and a stuffy nose. Zoloft 50mg threw me... read more

How do you treat severe insomnia on EMSAM?

In 1982 I was put on Nardil 15mg and could only sleep 2 hours a night, then added Ativan 2mg and Benadryl. I had to stay in hospital until I could sleep at least 6 hrs. Now I am on EMSAM patch 9mg every other day because of insomnia and still suffer with sleeplessness. And now I don't have the... read more

Need help weaning off Generic Prozac?

Have been taking Prozac for about 3 months now and due to the fact that I want to become pregnant, my LPN has decided to take me off my medications. She told me to just stop cold turkey taking the Prozac but I dont really feel this is the right thing to do. Months ago I was taking Cymbalta and... read more

Paxil or Paxil CR for OCD?

I was prescribed Paxil CR while in the Psych Ward 4 weeks ago. It has yet to help my anxiety and OCD. I know that regular Paxil is FDA approved for the treatment of OCD, however I noticed that Paxil CR isn't approved for OCD by the FDA. Is there a big difference between Paxil and Paxil CR for OCD... read more

Are there any issues ussing these 2 together (Zoloft & Metoprolol). Thanks?

I understand Metoprolol slows your heart rate down and 1 of the side effects can be depression. Can this be counter productive when using Zoloft? Thanks

Can Cymbalta start working at first and then no longer be effective?

My daughter was on 30 mg of Cymbalta for 7 to 8 weeks and was doing ok until about a week or two ago, when she started to be more irritable, angry, frustarted and depressed. She is struggling with why is she suddenly moody again. We saw her thereapist and psychaitrist who increased her dose to 60mg... read more

Viibryd - Does the nausea go away the longer you are on the medication?

The Viibryd seems to be helping my depression but I continue to have nausea early in the morning and throughout the day. It does seem to get better late afternoon and in the evening. I just started with the 40 mg dosage two days ago. I take my medication in the evening.

Why can't I get up in the mornings while on Lexapro--feel drowsy and fall back into sleep?

I have been on Lexapro for just over a year and it has helped me tremendously with anxiety. In the beginning, I slep great and had lots of energy to get up. Now, I still sleep great, but can't get up in the mornings, but once I do get up am fine. I am still sleepy and can fall back into sleep every... read more

Effexor XR - Is it worth stopping Adderall for?

I have adult ADD and take Adderall. It's helped with my attention span, motivation and focus and as an added bonus my social anxiety too. On the other hand it wears off and I still feel like I deal with depression and anxiety and have now for years when I'm honest with myself. I am wondering if... read more

Overeating on Remeron?

Help! I just started taking Remeron, and I can't stop eating. I'm craving sugar 24/7, and no matter what i eat I just want more sugar. Prior to starting it I was a fairly healthy eater. I don't want to stop taking it, but am not sure what I can do to control my appetite

Abilify 2mg to 5mg, making me shake bad?

i have been on abilify for 2 weeks, 2 mg. my doc wanted to me up my dose to 5 mg last night.. been shaking and tired all day. Had a bipolar breakdown in the first time in two weeks earlier.. It seems the 2 mg works great, but the 5 doesn't.. I am a little person, only weigh 105, and 5'7... anyone... read more