Major Depressive Disorder Questions (Page 11)

Is anyone currently taking Prozac, with positive results?

I have never taken this particular antidepressant. I need positive input on this medication please?

Are there side effects of combining Wellbutrin and Cymbalta?

I am 21 and diagnosed with major depression. I have been taking 300mg of Wellbutrin XL and 120 mg of Cymbalta daily for the past 5 months, but have been on Cymbalta for at least a year and a half. In January we decreased my Wellbutrin because I was having a twitching/ muscle spasm problem which I... read more

When is the best time to take my Lexapro 10mg?

I wake up at different times all week. Ive been taking it at 10pm at night. My dreams have become wildly intense. Real life feeling. My anxiety have died down a big bit but I'm only on my second week and i have noticed that i get a little extra anxious towards the end of my day. I am still... read more

Two antidepressants together okay?

I've been on bupropion 150mg xl for a little over two months now. Which I thought was working really good. Then i started noticing that I was getting real foggy headed and not feeling right ,as well as my anxiety had getting worse. Doctor gave me Zoloft 25mg to take along with it. As well as... read more

Can I stopped taking Cymbalta after 4 days of taking it.?

Hi, my doctor put me on Cymbalta 30mg for PTSD and depression. Everything was fine until the 4th day, I got a horrible headache that last for 5 hours and my eyes are dilated. That was last night, it is now the next day and my eyes are still dilated and I have a slight headache. I have never taking... read more

How long does it take for Pristiq to work for depression?

I started taking Pristiq 50mg 5 days ago for depression. So far I felt absolutely nothing, not even side effects. The only difference I noticed was an increased sweating. It's almost like I'm not taking anything. Yesterday I had a really bad crisis and I'm asking myself if I should... read more

Increasing Effexor XR from 37.5mg to 75mg and got sort of a funny question?

I started on 37.5mg the 6th of January which the first 4 to 5 days gave me heartburn around the clock. So thankfully that went away. OK, began on 75Mg doctor's orders 2 day's ago and noticed felt kinda fatigued those 2 day's and after waking up started having awful cramps and had to... 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?

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??

I’ve been on mirtazapine 30mg for 40 nights. I’ve had some severe side effects…more anxiety...

... chills, sweats dizziness, weakness. My GP isn’t sure of the cause - the mirtazapine or the low dose of clonazepam I have to use during the day? Is it advisable to drop down to 1/2 tablet or 15mg as he has suggested to see if that would help? Going up was OK but I don’t know about... read more

4 weeks on Lexapro, no change. Advice?

I have now been on 10 mg of Lexapro for 4 weeks and I’m still having some really hard days where I just cry all day, my head feels heavy and foggy, I’m anxious about everything and it’s hard for me to function. I have some good days as well where I feel great, but then the rough... read more

Vraylay vs Abilify - how do they compare?

I was recently prescribed Vraylar but I was leaning more towards Abilify. Which medication is better? How are they different? Any information would help!

Did Lexapro cause weight gain?

Lexapro has worked for me but the only problem I had was weight gain. I gain 85 pounds but since I have been of Lexapro I have lost 30 pounds. My anxiety has been bad and I’m really considering going back on it. I’m way more active then when I was on it. Does anybody have tips for... read more