Major Depressive Disorder Questions (Page 24)

Escitalopram - Has any one had gastro problems on this medication?

Hi I just started taking this medication escitalopram on May 30/16. I have been having an extraordinary long bout of depression, probably starting the end of 2015 and getting worse early Spring. I am a woman, and turning 62 in September. I was diagnosed with anxiety depressive disorder in my mid... read more

Chronic Kidney Disease - what effect does wellbutrin have on kidneys?

I have been taking 150mg of wellbutrin for about 1 1/2 years. In that time my creatinine increased from 2.2 to 3.6. All this started due to lithium toxicity about 15 years ago. I started taking depakote then instead.

How long does it take for Effexor XR to work?

Hi. I was diagnosed with GAD and severe clinical depression after a situation last year resulted in me... breaking. PTSD-style. For awhile, I didn't realize it for what it was. I went to my dr. who started me on Ativan and a low dose (5mg) of Lexapro. Which quickly had to be bumped to 10. Then... read more

Cymbalta 30mg side effects from ONE dose?!?

My doctor just prescribed me Cymbalta 30mg once a day for depression and I am having what I perceive as insane side effects. I've been nauseous any time I eat and now my stomach just hurts. My joints hurt. My muscles hurt. (I'm athletic so this is not normal). I've been tossing and... read more

Does anyone else have problems with nightly vivid dreams on Abilify?

Wellbutrin - emotional numbness?

I began taking Wellbutrin a couple of months ago. I felt pretty OK at first, I didn't think about dying as much. but then started losing touch w my emotions. When I DID get upset, I would lash out on myself. it wasn't like I didn't have feelings at all, they just felt so mute and... read more

Do Zoloft and Wellbutrin work well together?

I have MDD, GAD and C-PTSD. I am in the middle of a depressive episode, and also in the midst of changing meds. I was taking Effexor XR 75mg and Wellbutrin XL 300mg for a while, but discontinued the Effexor because of side effects ( I weaned off as per my psychiatrist's recommendations). After... read more

Lexapro making me angry?

I started taking Lexapro 6 months ago and for the first 3 months was wonderful. Then I started to get into these manic Anger episodes... Nothing physical just verbally. I would get angry at anything and everything and I was unable to make it stop. Sometimes days on end in complete rage. I have... read more

Missed Effexor dose- brain skipping and body twitching?

so I forgot to get my refill last time i was in my hometown (where my doctor is) and haven't had my dose of Effexor for the past 2 days, (I should get it within the next couple days) but for the past few hours I have been having really weird things happening, I get really dizzy randomly, and... read more

For Trintellix to be most effective, should I take it in the morning or at night?

I started taking Trintellix 20 mg 3 weeks ago. My doctor instructed me to take it in the morning but I found no benefit for taking it in the am so I switched to taking it at night. I have yet to feel any benefit of taking it at all. I see my doctor again in a week... Should I request the dosage to... read more

What time do you take Pristiq? Morning or evening?

Started taking Pristiq about a year ago. 100 mg now. I am wondering if the time of day the dose is taken makes a difference? I've been struggling a bit with moodiness and thinking negative thoughts when faced with mild disappointment (start to ruminate about being a loser). Was on Prozac for... read more

Can I double up on 20mg to equal 40mg?

My doctor called in the wrong strength of Prozac. I am having some of the worst panic attacks I've ever had. Can I take 2 20mg capsules until they call in the 40mg? I can't take the heart pounding. I'm basically a hot mess. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your... read more

Are olanzapine like Valium?

Lamictal wired on 25mg and tired on 50mg?

Just started generic lamictal. Took for two weeks on 25mg. Took it in the evening. I had trouble sleeping at night and felt it did not make me tired. Switched to morning with my Zoloft and Doc upped it to 50 mg and told her I take in the morning. So now, I am so tired I can't stay awake. Will... read more

Does Effexor give you motivation to get to work, gym and other daily activities?

I have completely interest in everything and been staying home most of the time. I have been on Effexor for over a week. I want my life back.