Depression Questions (Page 46)

If you usually take 150 mg of Venlafaxine is it safe/effective to instead take two 75mg pills?

I ran out of my 150mg extended release tablets but I have some old (but not expired) 75mg extended release tablets, would it be safe/effective to just take two of those until I can refill my prescription?

Can buspirone and Prozac be taken together?

Can buspirone and Prozac be taken together? I’ve been on Prozac for about 3 weeks. My anxiety is awful. The Dr won’t give me benzo’s because I’m 69. I’m really needing something for my nerves. My nerves have been bad my whole life and I’ve been on something my... 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

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

What is the comparison of Xanax to Hydroxyzine?

Someone told me that Hydroxyzine 25mg is the generic form of Xanax... Is this true???

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... 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