Major Depressive Disorder Questions (Page 21)

Does lithium help with unipolar depression -- anybody?

I'm about to start this to augment my other meds (lexapro, remeron, benzo). I just hope that it helps with depression, not just stopping manic episodes (because I don't have them). I do sort of "cycle" - I have a good day, a bad day, a good day, a bad day. Mind you the... read more

Why am I depressed and fatigued?

I have been on 150 mg of Zoloft for many years. I’m at the highest dose and I need help. I am depressed and fatigued and don’t do anything but lay around. I’m afraid a doctor won’t understand my needs. My doctor retired.

Lexapro for 8 years, need advice?

Has anyone been on Lexapro for years and is it still working for you? I have tried almost every antidepressant out there and Lexapro by far has been the best one. I have depression, anxiety and panic attacks. It has helped me regain my life but now I feel like it has either stopped working or I am... read more

Switching from Cymbalta to Pristiq?

I am going to switch from Cymbalta to Pristiq. I am wondering about others’ experiences doing this. How did you do it? Did you cross taper? I have taken 30 mgs less each day the last three days of Cymbalta. I am at 60/day right now and wondering if I can start with 25 mgs of Pristiq.

Lamotrigine for depression?

Does lamotrigine works for clinical depression. If yes how long it takes to give results?.

Generic viibryd (vilazodone) causing strange dreams?

I recently picked up my new prescription and the pharmacy gave me the generic for the first time. since starting the generic I have began having these strange very realistic dreams, where I wake up heart pounding and in a panic. The dreams are similar to the dreams that I have experienced when I... read more

What type of symptoms will I experience if I stop taking Zoloft abruptly?

My pharmacy was out of my off brand of Zoloft for over six days…. I was on 200mg a day… when I was unable to get the sertraline I needed for my regular dose…. I started to feel unwell physically and mentally. I had no energy to do anything I really needed to do: I didn’t... read more

Viibryd 10mg side effects?

I have been on Viibryd 10 mg since August 16, 2022. I had to taper off Effexor 150mg before starting this medication. I feel as if I am walking around with a fish bowl of water on my head, dizzy feeling, blurry eyes, and more panic attacks then I can count. It's if I have no medication in my... read more

ADHD and PTSD and anxiety?

Is it safe to use these 3 medications together? Vyvanse 70mg Intuniv 4mg Wellbutrin 300mg

Lexapro side effect on eye sight?

Does anyone experience eye sight problem being on Lexapro? Blurred, double vision, flicking sensation when look at computer screen. One eye is less vision than another. If you do have this side effects, how long did it last?

Quetiapine - Experiences on Lexapro and Seroquel?

Can anyone share their experience on taking both of these medications? I'm nearly 8 weeks on 20mg and even though I feel improvements in my anxiety, my mood is all over the place. Especially in the morning. Waking at 5am and just feeling restlessness and low mood. I think I need additional... read more

Tapering off Abilify what is safe dose to taper per week?

Can anyone tell me how much to taper off per couple of weeks if on 25mg of Abilify? I already started with 5mg now down to 20mg on week 2. And should I go longer than two weeks?

Can I drink any alcohol with Pristiq? Glass of wine or two?

I was recently put on Celexa and Wellbutrin XL?

I am diagnosed Bipolar I, I seem to have a resistance to most common Bipolar medications my doctor first tried many meds that were ultimately failures. He then tried me on Wellbutrin XL which has done great for my depression and even mania, this issue now is it is not helping at all with Anxiety... read more

Venlafaxine - I'm sure similar questions are asked all the time.

Thing is -- I'm getting conflicting info from my doctor and what I'm seeing ALL OVER the next concerning titration. Any experts or quasi-experts out there who can speak unto dose increases? Namely, how often should one titrate and by which increment? I'm currently at 150mg XR in the... read more