Depression Questions (Page 50)

I have been on citalopram 20mg,I feel high and so sleepy.It's only been 2 days?

Prescribed pristiq 50mg & lamictal 25. I'm newly diagnosed as bipolar 2. Scared of what to expect?

Hi everyone. I'm new here. Was actually searching for some information but I thought i would ask my own question. I went to see a psychiatrist yesterday based on a recommendation from my therapist who has been for months entertaining the idea that I have bipolar 2.first psychiatrist I saw... read more

Lexapro side effects, making me hyper?

Hi, I'm worried that the lexapro I'm taking for over a year is affecting my concentration. I feel very hyper all the time, which is not like me, I'm usually placid and easy going. I feel like i have ADD and ADHD. I also have almost verbal diarrhoea, and blurt things out that I... read more

Viibryd - How long to wean off?

I took Paxil for 15+ years. When my husband and I decided to try to have a baby I weaned myself off of the Paxil and started Zoloft. The Zoloft did NADA for me and so my doc started me on Viibrid about a month ago. I didn't really look into it (stupid me) so I was taking it at night just like... read more

I am so afraid to use escitalopram!!! I need help :-(?

Hi, i am 37 years, my doctor prescribed me 10mg per day (for depression) three months ago and I am so scared to take it. Every time i want to take it i get a panic attack... as well, i do not sleep lately and i am very tired. I need help, yesterday at night i got a terrible panic attack while... read more

Vistaril - Is 400mg/day of Hydroxyzine a little excessive?

I have severe depression ADD and severe GAD, this seems to do nothing for my anxiety except take the edge off. I am also taking Wellbutrin SR and Concerta (36mg).

Depression - Does Prednisone effect your sex drive?

Or is it just from the depression side effect... I know my doctor warned me about the depression that may start after I had to increase my dosage to 20mg a day. She did not however warn me about any other side effects and I think I am losing my sex drive, either as a direct side effect or it is... read more

How safe is tramadol and lexapro together?

50 mg of tramadol ... two pills four times a day... ususally just take three at night for pain. 20 mg of lexapro... taken at night.

Does Cymbalta cause heart palpitations ?

I'm diagnosed with chronic depression and have been on many antidepressants for years, some helped , but I would find my self slipping back into depression again and my psychiatrist would try another antidepressant . In June (2014) tried cymbalta within the first week had amazing results in... read more

Zoloft not working?

I just recently went up on my zoloft to 100mg 6 days ago from 75mg. 7 days before that I was on 50mg for about 6 weeks. I still don't feel better at all and I'm getting very impatient. How long is a dose increase suppose to take to come in effect. I don't know wether to wait it out... read more

Valdoxan not relieving symptoms- has anyone else taken two different drugs to relieve depression?

Hello. I'll try to keep this brief.- I have clinical depression and moderate anxiety disorders, diagnosed 3 years ago. Was on Mirtazapine for 2.5 years. Caused weight gain and didn't help much despite psychology, lifestyle changes- weaned off over 2 months to try something else, namely... read more

I missed my antidepressant for 2 days in a row how will this affect me?

i take bupropion sr 150 mg a day for depression !! i take it once a day in the morning !! i have forgotten to take it 2 days in a row!! what could happen ? i have been crying all day and i feel like i can't think!! i plan to take it in the morning but im afraid of what will happen between now... read more

Is cipralex withdrawal symptoms that bad?

I have been on 10mg of Cipralex/Escitalopram for roughly 8 months. I was put on it for severe anxiety/depression and ocd. I feel a lot better now and can't really except some of the sexual side effects the cipralex causes. I was thinking about weaning my self off the cipralex. Going down 2.5mg... read more

Pristiq - How to ease withdrawal symptoms?

Pristiq has been the only medication that seems to have worked for my depression and anxiety. However, it may just be that fact that my life situations have changed and gained some more support to help me through it - or a combination of the two idk. I have gained so much weight since taking this... read more

How long does it take for risperidone to work?