Major Depressive Disorder Questions (Page 10)

Trazodone vs Seratraline?

My Dr. recently put me on Seratraline for migraines. Not only did it NOT help with migraines, but I experienced horrible side effects with it (nausea, constipation, diarrhea, anxiety), so I stopped taking it. After only a week of taking it, then stopping, I experienced horrible withdrawal symptoms... read more

Does prozac cause weight gain or slow the metabolism?

I'm getting treated for bulimia and I'm a competitive dancer so I can't gain weight!

Hi! I am looking for an alternative (natural or pharma) to Abilify. I have been on 5mg of Abilify?

... for 2 years and have gained 25 pounds. I have always been tiny, so this is very difficult for me. Additionally, I am getting married this summer and want to lose the weight. I eat pretty healthy and exercise, but can't get the weight off. Whenever I try to go off of it, I get very moody... read more

If and when will prozac side effects lessen?

I just started on 20 mg fluoxetine yesterday for OCD and depression, and today woke up with nausea, dizziness, sweaty hands and overall feeling quite stimulated. My question is, how long should I put up with these side effects before I call it quits? P.s., I have not yet experienced a decrease in... read more

7.5 weeks on Zoloft, 4 weeks 50mg and 3.5 100mg is this a blip?

I have been on Zoloft for about 7.5 weeks now. I did 4 weeks on 50mg and the past 3.5 weeks on 100mg. Around 4-5 weeks (UPPED TO 100mg) I was feeling almost "normal". Week 5 started getting really bad stomach aches, ibs, cramps, anxiety, no appetite etc. Week 6 was ok and beginning of... read more

Effexor {Venlafaxine} - Depression & Obsessive Thoughts (OCD)?

I have been on this Medication for two weeks and a couple days. I have had the sweating side effects and vivid dreams. I take 150 MG of it. Can anyone tell me how long it took for it to work on the depression AND obsessive thoughts? (OCD) Thanks!

I just moved up to 10mgs of Lexapro and have had severe diarrhea and gas, with bloating. Has anyone?

... else had this trouble?

I have been on Lexapro for a while now and get these weird morning fog headaches. Are these normal?

Will they go away? I started out slow when starting the Escitilopram. 2.5mgs and built up to 10mgs. I have also been taking 4 mgs of Xanax daily for 2 years. I have been on 10 mgs for 17 days today. I just want to feel better. By I feel weird. I talked with my Psych and she said it was normal and... read more

Lexapro or Wellbutrin?

For the last 8 weeks I have been on Amitriptyline 20 mg, Guanficine 1 mg at night, Buspar 10 mg 3xday for anxiety. I have been taking these meds for 2 months now. Buspar just takes the edge off the anxiety. I am struggling with depression and fatigue. The Amitriptyline helps with sleep, Guanficine... read more

Day 14 of Sertaline - going mad?

I have been taking sertaline for 14 days and I feel like I'm going mad. Do nothing but sit or lie for hours on end, have hardly been out, everything is a struggle, I am very down but also shakey and anxious and I feel like I just can't do this anymore! Advice? Experiences? Light at the... read more

Is it best to to take Rexulti in the morning or at bedtime?

Tired on Effexor Venlafaxine??

I was on 75mg for a couple weeks. That was fine. But bumped it to 150, and not sure if that's making me tired, or just an off day. Does this medication have a reputation for inducing tiredness?? I was on lexapro previously, which definitely made me tired, but taken at night, that wore off... read more

What is the difference between bupropion hcl and bupropion extended release SR?

Let me explain this better... I was prescribed Wellbutrin (bupropion) 100mg a few months ago, and the pills have always been round and "purple" (they look pink to me) with an imprint on one side reading "APO" and the other side reading "BUP 100". I refilled my... read more

Extreme fatigue on Effexor XR?

I started Effexor XR 75mg 2 weeks ago to wean off Pristiq 50mg. Ever since I started taking it, I've been extremely tired with no energy or motivation, and my appetite has markedly increased. Is this typical for this medication? I know it's only been 2 weeks, but it seems to be getting... read more

Want off Effexor XR. Not working?

I have been weaning off Pristiq 50mg with Effexor XR 75mg for the past 3 weeks. I feel extremely tired, constantly hungry and no motivation or energy whatsoever. It hasn't helped with mood at all. I want off of it. I didn't really like Pristiq all that much either, but my dr kept telling... read more