Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Questions (Page 13)

Going from 50mg sertraline to 100mg?

I was taking 50 mg of sertraline for a few months it took a couple of months to start working for my anxiety and pure ocd I felt like if I increased my dose it would help more but the first week taking it I’m awfull again should I go back to the 50mg my ocd is horrible crying constantly over... read more

What is the lowest dose of Escitalopram that has helped you?

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.

Is it fine to masturbate if on medication of clonazepam and escitalopram along with propranolol?

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

Does trazodone help lessen or get rid of OCD symptoms?

I am curious about trazodone. I was prescribed it to help me sleep. I've never taken it before, and it's at a low dose, 50mg. Does it help get rid of anxiety, racing thoughts, paranoid, obsessive thinking, and anxiety?

What does Prozac and a small amount of alcohol do?

I was put on Prozac 3 days ago ( today is my 3rd day) I know I’m not supposed to feel any changes yet ( and I don’t really ) my question is; actually, I’m cutting back on drinking down to one shot with a zero sugar juice or soda ) it’s hard, but I can’t go cold Turkey... read more

Oral mouth swab drug test results if taking these medications.

Can taking Ativan and sertraline together cause an oral mouth swab to register for any form of amphetamines. What will the results show on a drug test? At home mouth swab drug test false positives?

Escitalopram starting dose?

I’m on escitalopram for three days right now. And I’ve started on 10mg but raised the dose to 20 mg very quick. It is okay? Thank you.

Is is best to take mirtazapine before or after sex?

Newly prescribed mirtazapine 15mg is it best to take mirtazapine before or after sex

8 weeks Sertraline - experience?

Hi, 9 weeks ago I had sudden anxiety that led to depression when I had a doubt about my 9 year relationship. This got progressively worse to the point I was having dark thoughts, panick attacks and intrusive thoughts. Prior to this in a happy relationship and no significant worries. I started... read more

Felt good on 125mg, now taking 150mg?

Hello! So I have been taking Zoloft for 2,5 years and it worked wonders, and about 3 weeks ago i felt my OCD flaring up again and it did not calm down, so we decided with my doctor to up the dose to 150mg. I have been taking 125mg for 9 days now and I felt super, everything was good. Now yesterday... read more

Day 54 Citalopram anyone having this problems?

Day 54 on Citalopram first 3 weeks was very bad all side the affects I had than started to get better but my ocd kicked in last 3 weeks every time same tought came make me so anxious and feeling so bad don’t understand is it getting better or not I am on 20 mg Citalopram

Starting Sertraline treatment. Had 3-4 oz hard liquor last night. Okay to start Sertraline today?

I was planning to start Sertraline treatment today. I have Anxiety/OCD (I have a glimmer of paranoia as well. My Psychologist let me know it's related to the OCD). I will be taking 50mg. Late last night, I spontaneously drank about 2-4 oz. of rum and armaretto. I'm estimating since it... read more

Intuniv - Does this medication cause weight gain or a change in eating habits?

My twelve year old son was on Intuniv for the last two months and he gained five pounds. He is not heavy, but not thin either. He has Tourettes, OCD, and ADHD and we are attempting to treat his attention and mood problems which create the most trouble for him. His doctor just prescribed Kapvay and... read more