Depression Questions (Page 63)

Did anyone else have extreme sickness when starting venlafaxine?

I've been on many anti depressants over the last 10 years but none have made me feel like this. After my first tablet of venlafaxine this morning I felt normal for the first hour then felt dizzy and sick, I eventually was sick and it really wasn't pleasant! Still feeling a bit sick now... read more

Sertraline and loss of appetite?

Hi all. I've been taking 25mg of Sertraline a day for 11 days now. I've always had low appetite but since I've started taking Sertraline, my appetite is nonexistent. Will my appetite be bad as long as I'm taking these pills or just for a few weeks until my body gets used to... read more

Anybody on Pristiq had muscle stiffness and chronic back pain?

Hi, I've been 200mg of Pristiq for major depression, when my dose was upped I noticed I was getting a very stiff, very sore middle back and this is now causing other skeletal and muscular pain elsewhere. Has anybody else experienced this? It's been good for my depression and consistency... read more

Escitalopram get you high?

I'm taking 15 mg. I've been on escitalopram for 6 months. I had no idea how bad my anxiety was until I'd been on this drug for a couple of months. But now I'm wondering if I'm actually just high. I don't know what it's like to NOT be anxious until recently. How am... read more

5th day of citalopram... Is or has anyone experienced any side effects not listed?

I am on my 5th day of citalopram. I currently am taking 10mg but was prescribed 20mg, but the doctor told me I could take half so that is what I decided. I might just be paranoid and causing these problems myself but, I have noticed an increase in sex drive as well as strange bowel movements i.e.... read more

Is effexor xr that scary to try??

I tried about every antidepressant out there,after 5 yrs. They stop working. Panic attacks, very high anxiety and depression. Is effexor worth the risk??

Can Ativan help cure derealization/depersonalization or make it worse?

my doctor told me to take Ativan and celexa together, and I'm not sure if it will help or not. I'm 14 and have been on medication before. i was taking fluvoxamine for a few years and just stopped because I didn't think I needed it anymore. and I guess one of the side effects of... read more

When does the insomnia from taking Lexapro disappear?

please help... Anybody. I'm going out of my mind, I need some hope.

How long after taking a vitamin will I start feeling effects?

I started taking b-12 1,000 UI and vitamin D3 1,000 UI 2 days ago for my anxiety and depression. When will the vitamins start getting in my system? Or will I even feel the effects?

Can I drink energy drinks with my medication?

I take Metoprolol SUCC ER at 50 MG once a day and Amitriptyline HCL at 25 MG once before I go to sleep... Is it safe to drink one energy drink every now and then? (I am fully aware that they aren't that good for you in the first place... )

Can I take two 10mg Prozacs instead of one 20mg Prozac?

I'm on 20mg Prozac/Fluoxetine for depression at the moment and I have run out. My next doctor's appointment is in a week. I have half a bottle of 10mg pills, is it okay to take two 10mgs?

Can you take trazadone 50mg and naproxen 500mg?

Sleep Issues with Abilify?

I feel as thought I am always EXTREMELY tired on abilify and I have only been taking it for a week. I cannot stay awake or focus or anything. Has this happened to anyone else? It's been hurting me class-wise (college student) and socially.

Zoloft am I normal? Will all the side effects go away?

I've been on Zoloft 6 days I feel hopeless I'm good one moment then panic the next should I stick it out I get confused its worse than before I started it but I got to do something I can't live with panic attack and scared all the time worry worry worry is all I do I feel like a... read more

Lexapro headaches, tired, dry eyes?

Hi, I've bee on lexapro for about 3 weeks now. The first week I had 5mg's, then increased to 10mg's. I was a little nauseous at first but that wore off. Now I feel tired during the day despite sleeping nearly 10 hours per night. I also find I'm getting intermittent headaches... read more