Depression Questions (Page 67)

Effexor XR - What is the highest dose you can take?

Does Abilify make anyone else tired?

Abilify makes me so tired I can't even function. So what other mediciness that work with lamotrigine can I take instead?

Can you take Norco while taking trazodone?

I take 6 Norco 10/325 mg tablets a day for chronic pain and 50 mg of trazodone at night occasionally for sleeping.

5-HTP - When is the best time to take it? Morning or bedtime?

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), and 10... read more

Increase in Wellbutrin XL side effects?

My doc recently raised my dosage of Wellbutrin XL from 300mg to 450mg daily. I haven't felt right since the increase 18 days ago, slight headache daily, sticky stomach sometimes, anxiety, depression. Has anyone else experienced this upon a dosage increase? If so, how long did it take you to adjust?... read more

Lexapro - Not working after almost 4 full weeks, should I still give it time?

I am 22 years old and suffer from insomnia, anxiety, depression, and fatigue. I avoid social situations and even feel uncomfortable around my family. This has caused me to never really develop real relationships with friends or boys. I'm approaching 1 month of taking 10mg per day of Lexapro but... 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?

Viibryd - I’m having extreme lethargy, no motivation, and brain fog. It’s my second week on?

... Viibryd and I’m at 20mg. My doc has suggested that I should not go above 20mg. My anxiety has dramatically decreased and I can say that I’m no longer majorly depressed. But the exhaustion and lack of motivation is a bit concerning for me. Has anyone else experienced this? Does it go away? I fee... read more

Any adverse effects switching from amitriptyline to nortriptyline (after withdrawal)?

I was on 10 mg amitriptyline for 3 months for headaches and insomnia. I tolerated this dose well with some dry mouth and grogginess upon waking. After 3 months I decided to taper down, with the approval of my neurologist. I tapered to 5 mg (using a pill splitter) for 1 month and then 2.5 mg... but... read more

Methylphenidate - Why has Concerta stopped working fantastically all of a sudden after 7-8 months?

I was prescribed Concerta off label for bipolar depression as nothing else worked then I discovered I was ADHD. Can I be bipolar and ADHD? Why has Concerta suddenly stopped working and just makes me sleepy despite different doses and time experiments . I stopped talking it for 2 day’s and was e... read more

Can I give blood while taking fluoxetine, bupropion and Adderall?

I am taking these medications for depression, and have been on Adderall and fluoxetine for four years and bupropion for two. They do not appear to have any noticeable negative side effects (well, the Adderall reduces my appetite, but I make sure to eat enough and stay conscious of it. It also can... read more

Can I not take Lexapro on the day I know I will be drinking heavily?

I will be going to a huge party Friday and was wondering if I don't take it Friday With me knowing I'll be at this said so party. I have just started taking it 3 days ago. Will it be alright since I have just started taking it? I know the doctor told me it would take at least 2or3 months for it to... read more

Has anyone else heard of mirtazapine being prescribed only as needed for insomina?

I've had really bad insomina where I sleep for only an hour and then wake up. I'm able to get back asleep but I always wake up after an hour. My psychiatrist prescribed mirtazapine 7.5 mg/15mg for it but only as needed. Does this sound right? My pharmacist says you have to take it every night but... read more

Don’t feel much different on escitalopram/Lexapro after 4 weeks, should I stick it out or change??

4 weeks ago I was prescribed 5 mg of escitalopram for mild anxiety and depression, however I don’t feel much if any different, I have good days and bad days which is what It was like before I started the medication, there seem to be more good days and bad days at the moment, is this a sign of it w... read more