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How effective is sertraline for chronic OCD? I’m a long term OCD sufferer and was prescribed this...

... drug two months ago with dose increases qu.ickly so I’m already on 200mg which I believe is the maximum safe dose

Prazosin - Is this drug for OCD and PTSD and anxiety disorder?

I have had major depression and anxiety disorders and panic attacks all my life ,I wonder if this drug will help me thanks

Four weeks now on Sertraline 200mg?

I've been on Sertraline for three months (I think) and 200mg for almost four weeks. I don't feel any better and the side effects are still really bad. I'm not looking for medical advice but general responses - have others continued and benefitted from this medication for chronic OCD?

Citalopram - I have gone from 20mg to 40mg five four days ago because I was having anxiety...

... attacks and not coping so my doctor upped my dose. The first day I was space out and calm which felt a relief after being agitated, restless and all the anxiety feelings! However since then I am on my third day of feeling tense, feeling low, anxious and brain so right I feel like I can’t... read more

How long does it take clomipramine/Anafranil to work?

I am dealing with severe OCD. Since Luvox failed to fix it this time, I was changed to Anafranil 75mg for one month to see how I do. I’ve only been on it for 2 days. How long does it take to work? Does it work?

How long does it take clomipramine/Anafranil to work?

I’ve been on this medication for 1 month. It has worked on my anxiety pretty well. OCD thoughts have reduced only a bit. I’m on 75mg. Does this mean I need to increase my dosage to see better results on the OCD?

Fluoxetine - fluoxetine increase from 20 to 40 mg?

my daughter, 34, is disabled and has been on 20 mgs fluoxetine... 2 months ago her dose was increased to 40 mg... my sister, who watches her while i work, was unaware of the increase, and has been still giving her the 20mg. an inadvertent error... please advise... am i still able to start giving... read more

Prozac - 20 mg - fluoxetine for OCD?

Is 20mg fluoxetine a good dosage for OCD? Does it help to stay with the 20mg dose over a period of time? Would like to hear from some one that has been on 20 mg for OCD.

Heart irregularities - sertraline?

The reviews of sertraline seem to be so positive. Has anyone experienced any irregular heart beats? It feels like it's skipping a beat. I didn't take my sertraline yesterday and my heart was normal. I took it again today and the skips have come back again?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Which is best for OCD, Lamictal, clomipramine, or Wellbutrin?

I am extremely sensitive to most psychotropic medication. I have tried numerous supplements. A nutritionist wanted to explore under vs over methylation and it gives me irritation because it may not add up to anything. I called a pharmacist and he said Lexapro didn't work for his daughter but... read more

What is the best dose for the treatment of vitamin D deficiency in my case?

I am a 32 year old male and weigh 80 kg. I have Vitamin D deficiency 3mg/dl and calcium deficiency 7mg/dl, I suffer from (BD, BPD, overvalued ideas and anxiety disorder).  I take Zoloft 50 mg, Abilify 10 mg, Depakine 1500 mg, and Lamictal 200 mg.  What is the best dose of vitamin D for me... read more

2 month on Lexapro (5mg), but still having anxiety & intrusive thoughts?

I just started Lexapro this last month for anxiety, after having side effects from Zoloft. The first month on Lexapro was great, when i went back to the doctor for a usual check up on how the meds were doing he advise me to up it to 10mg, which i refused ( i know dumb me ). So I guess now I am... read more

Fluoxetine increased anxiety?

Hi, My mum has been taking Fluoxetine for 8 months and Olanzapine for around 20 months now. She started at 20mg of Fluo, then went to 40mg and now 50mg. Since the last increase, her anxiety has gotten progressively worse and now, at week 11 since the increase, it is so bad that she is having to... read more

Why am I feeling worse after initially feeling better?

Hi I am on day 43 ( six weeks) of taking sertraline. The first week I started on 25mg and had no side effects at all. A week later my doctor put me up to 50mg. Days 12,13 and 14 were really hard with increased anxiety and panic attacks. Day 15 my mood improved a lot and apart from some nauseous... 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

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