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OCD and GAD, How long will it take to work?

I started on 75mg for 2 weeks and felt slightly better at times but not all the time, then was upped to 150mg but went back to 75mg after a week as I felt more anxious/ low, but this didn’t help me as my anxiety was still bad on and off, I’m now back on 150mg after 4 weeks, my anxiety/... read more

Is my new dosage too high for me? Experiencing worse side effects after increasing?

I just recently increased my dosage of Zoloft from 50mg to 100mg daily. I was doing good on 50 but still experiencing some anxiety which I think may have been residual since it has not quite been 4 weeks since starting the new med. Two days into taking my new dose I start experiencing severe... read more

How long does Effexor XR take to work?

I’ve been on Effexor XR 150mg for a little over 4 weeks. I’ve lost a lot of weight and everyday I wake up anxious. Doc prescribed it for anxiety/depression/ocd/panic attacks. I also take Ativan a couple of times a day. After 4 weeks I still have anxiety most of the day and some crying... read more

Can I drink alcohol while taking fluoxetine?

I suffer from OCD and have been taking Fluoxetine 40mg for a year with good results. My concern is that my alcohol intake may limit the benefits of the fluoxetine as I sometimes notice that after drinking I feel worse. My doctor has told me that as long as it is in moderation I can continue to take... read more

Health anxiety and sertraline?

I have recently been diagnosed with health anxiety which came out of nowhere I get so many physical symptoms like flu like pain and headaches and chest pain but have been checked out and I am completely normal. I started sertraline 16 days ago and mentally I am feeling better but still having to... read more

Sertraline - How can zoloft medicine change my life ?

Hello .. i think i had anxiety long time ago without knowing that feeling depending on the situation im passing by like an important basketball game,job interview,university presentation .. but everything was ok until i traveled to Dubai to work there i was excited in the beginning but after a... read more

Fluoxetine - little support, having a few hard days. I need to know I'm doing right?

Pumpkin pies I read your post about 12 weeks. I've been on 40mg for 7 weeks now and the last few days have been hard feeling sick and down and ocd thoughts that then make me anxious that my meds aren't working. My doctor has said he's seen big improvement and to just keep going it... read more

I started mirtazapine on Saturday night. Shortly afterwards I felt very drowsy, like I had…

... a hangover. I also found it hard to focus and then I started getting weird feelings in both my legs. I am not happy with these symptoms at all and if that was just my first tablet, what would side effects be the more tablets I take? So decided I am not taking it anymore. Could anyone tell me... read more

Prozac and anxiety/ruminating?

I have been on Prozac for 3 (almost 4) weeks now (20mg) and although I am able to dismiss intrusive thoughts I’m still ruminating a lot (or I think it’s ruminating). I wake up with this feeling that I’m always going to be like this and I cannot shift my thoughts away from this... read more

Has anyone taken Luvox while pregnant?

I am on Luvox and it's the only med that has helped my OCD. Has anyone taken Luvox while pregnant?

Zoloft and worse anxiety nervousness?

is there a antidepressant that doesnt give you side effects but still works the same im on zoloft 100mg morning and 100mg night but just after 5 weeks still getting anxiety from the dosage adjustment. took dr orders and went up 50 at a time a week and psychiatrist's said to up dosage to 200mg... read more

Seroquel and weight gain?

Hello I was prescribed seroquel 25 mg at night for my ocd and I am scared as I heard it makes you Gain weight even when dieting. Coz it slows the metabolism. Any good reviews ? Thank you

Does quetrapine cause weight gain?

I suffer so bad from OCD to the point i don’t live my life normal . I was prescribed on top of Prozac 60 mg, Seroquel 25 mg at night. But I am so scared of the weight gain as this will cause me more problems in my life.

How long does it take escitalopram to kick in?

I have been on 10 gm escitalopram for a bit over 3 weeks now. I must say that, despite bad anxiety in week 1, my second week on escitalopram felt amazing. I could really feel the improvement in my mood and I just didn't feel as anxious/depressed as I was before. However, in my third week, I... read more

When to take deplin? Do I take it with my meds or separately??

When am I supposed to take my deplin? Do I take it at the same time as my Prozac or can I take it in the morning by it’s self??

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