Depression Questions (Page 56)

Can duloxetine cause nausea & upset stomach? Currently, taking 20mg a day only!?

Constipation is also my problem. My doctor lowered the dose from 50mg to 20mg... in hopes that I would not be constipated. I will try to take 20mg every other day and see if it makes a difference. Hopefully, it won't cause me withdrawal symptoms! My heart rate is also increased w/this drug, I... read more

How can one reasonably taper off Abilify?

Let me preface this by saying, I was never schizophrenic in my life, and I was put on the medication as an adjunct to resistant depression in 2004. The important facts are as follows: I've been taking 5 mg of Abilify since July 17th , was at 7.5 mg for prior two months (May 24 - July 17),... read more

Zoloft works and then stops working?

I have been on Zoloft for 10 weeks. I was originally on 60mg for about 6 years and it stopped working so we switched to a few others that caused bad side effects. Anyway Zoloft is one that has not given me horrible side effects other then making my anxiety and depression worse prior to it getting... read more

Does Lexapro diarrhea last for a while or how can I help it?

I’ve been on Lexapro for about 3 weeks now and I wake up every morning and use the bathroom and it’s been diarrhea almost every day, I know this could be a side effect but I didn’t think it would be happening after taking it for almost a month, what should I do?

Can I cut my 5mg Eliquis in half. Take half in morning half at night?

6 weeks in with Eliquis.5mg twice a day. Too many side effects.Turned into depression and fear. Confused. Help

Sertraline/Zoloft - Dosage too high? Too Low? Give it more time?

Hi, I have been taking sertraline (Zoloft) for 8 weeks now and would love some advice from anyone who has taken sertraline for a long period and has seen positive effects! I started on 25mg for 1 week, upped to 50mg for another 3 weeks, and my doctor then suggested that I up my dosage to 100mg as... read more

Buspirone and weight gain?

It should not make me gain weight but I believe it is. I was taking Lexapro for a year and I gained over 20 pounds and it made me depressed and self conscious. I came off of the medication and lost the 20 pounds in a few months. I explained to my doctor that I was still suffering from anxiety, but... read more

Should I split my Lexapro dose?

I’m currently on Lexapro 10 mg daily, and it will have been 1 week tomorrow. I’m getting pretty bad anxiety in the mornings, at night, and whenever I’m in a car or out in public. I’ve been taking my 10 mg at night right before I go to bed for the past few days. Would... read more

Lexapro withdrawal symptoms after 2 months of use?

I've been taking Lexapro for 2 months for panic attacks and because of the side effects I decided to stop it.It made me feel like a walking zombie and now, 1 month after use I'm having withdrawal symptoms that are so hard to cope with. Derealisation/depersonalization is the most... read more

Any success stories on Lexapro 2.5mg?

How fast do you lose weight after stopping Zyprexa?

I was taking Zyprexa for 6 months and gained a lot of weight. I’m now stopping the medication safely with a psychiatrist and I was wondering how fast you lose the weight you gained?

Vraylar - Nervous to try this for my anxiety and depression?

I have been on Prozac for 5 years for anxiety (my main issue) and depression but it stopped working for me. I've tried Lamictal and a few other antidepressants and anti anxiety medications that have not helped. My sychiatrist prescribed Vraylar and I am nervous to try it. I do not feel I am... read more

How long does a Lexapro 5mg take to leave system after one use?

I took only one lexapro 5mg and stopped taking it due to adverse effect should I worry about withdrawal symptoms? Its been about 28hrs since I took it.

Can I stop taking Lexapro? I’m on my third day of Lexapro 10 mg....

... and I felt very nauseous the whole time. The first two nights I took it at night but the nausea won’t let me sleep. Today I took it around 2 pm and I was nauseous all day. Is it safe to stop taking it? I guess this pill is not for everyone? Help.

Cymbalta side effects at day 11?

I started Cymbalta 30mg after taking Viibryd for almost a month. Doctor told me not to wean off Viibryd and just to start Cymbalta the next day. The first 10 days were great and now I have a bad headache and brain fog and anxiety has gotten worse. Any ideas??