Major Depressive Disorder Questions (Page 27)

Adderall or anti-depressant?

I have a 20 year old son who took Adderall from 1st grade until some time in high school when he started not liking the way it made him feel. Since graduating, he's been on Wellbutrin once but he says it didn't do anything. Being 20, he says he wants to be able to control his own mind.... read more

Do I need to decrease my Wellbutrin XL?

Hello all! I have been taking celexa 40mg and 300 mg of Wellbutrin XL for about 5 years with pretty good results. Lately I’ve been dealing with a lot of anxiety again. Most likely my celexa is pooping out on me and I will probably need to try another SSRI. BUT… my question to you all... read more

How long before feeling Paxil kick in?

Been having debilitating anxiety for the last 6 months. Crippling nausea, jitters and overall feeling of dizziness. Had all sorts of medical tests. Heart, endocrine, Gastro. All looked normal. I quit drinking alcohol and have tried all sorts of ADs. I’m on my 9th day of Paxil. First 7 days at... read more

Stopped Lexapro after 2 days. I have terrifying side effects. Will I ever feel myself again?

I’m a first time mum. I went to my GP with mild anxiety (worry about my baby etc) but definitely not postpartum depression. He put me on 10 mg Lexapro a day (it’s my first antidepressant) and I've never felt so bad in my life having constant panic attack - both physical and mental... read more

How does decreasing my current 300 XL Bupropion to 150 XL Bupropion help reduce my depression?

I have been taking 300mg XL Bupropion for 5 years and it has been working fine until the last few weeks. I contacted my doctor and asked what medication might help this blip in experiencing depression of late. I didn't receive a call back but did get notice that he put in a prescription for me... read more

Does rexulti cause weight gain?

Has anybody developed tinnitus on 100 mg of sertraline?

I started sertraline in January of this year due to anxiety, panic attacks and depression. I had a severe breakdown and had to retire early as I couldn’t function. Sertraline gradual increase from 25 to 50 to 100 mg. I am more relaxed, however I am like a couch potato after having been... read more

Has anyone been on 10mg of Lexapro and increased to 20mg? Mine was increased to 20mg on Tuesday...

... by my doctor because 10mg stopped working after 4 months. I started my increase on Friday, just 3 days ago and my anxiety and depression has gone up. Things that I have read online says you won’t feel the side effects like when you first started Lexapro but I am having increase anxiety... read more

Cymbalta - Why continue when I don't feel anything?

I was put on Cymbalta about a month ago. Took it for three week with absolutely no beneficial effects whatsoever. Only thing I notices is a horribly dry mouth. I have read all kinds of reports of it being physically addictive and a long drawn out process getting back off the stuff. If I perceived... read more

Can you take Concerta (36mg) and Zoloft (25mg) together?

I stopped taking Concerta after 3 years as I was feeling anxious and sad with the medication. Was off meds and taking Ritalin only when needed. Was diagnosed with depression and doctor prescribed Zoloft 50 mg. Started with 25mg first week and 50 mg second week. Was feeling very sleepy with Zoloft... read more

Zoloft - Will symptoms get better after my 3rd week?

I been on zoloft 3 weeks but no lifting of depression or inability to sit still. Why this eventually subside. Am I judging this medicine too soon?

Effexor 37.5mg (venlafaxine HCL tablet)?

I have been taking Effexor for one week and since taking it feel extremely tired, so physically tired I can’t function or do anything. I also have some chest pains and slight headaches. Is this normal? My doctor suggested I take it every other day for a week. Will this help? I appreciate your... read more

Sertraline + Side Effects :(?

On my 8th day on sertraline (Zoloft), my side effects seem to be like a yo-yo and sometimes I feel okay other times I’m extremely exhausted and very low mood and get very anxious and panicky in the mornings. I have recently noticed over the past 3 days though I been having diarrhea? Has... read more

Anyone know how long it takes nefazodone takes to work?

I have severe MDD and anxiety disorder and my doctor recently just prescribed this to me. Only been on 100mg for 3days, but just wanted to know if anyone else can tell me how long until they felt relief? I haven't responded well to the mainstream antidepressants at all, so we're trying... read more

Venlafaxine worse before better?

So I have been on venlafaxine 2wks and 3days. I just started 75mg 2 days ago. Today I feel drugged, spacey, heart racing on and off, nervousness, keep feeling like I need to use restroom, keep feeling like I'm on the verge of a panic attack. Is this normal at first? Will these symptoms... read more