Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Questions (Page 6)

Has fluvoxamine been discontinued, or is it just a shortage in the UK?

I'm supposed to start this, 100mg seems impossible to get hold of, 50s are short supply and two pharmacies said that it's been discontinued. However, other pharmacies haven't, the bnf hasn't, and idk where else to look.

Abilify +ve effects except for restlessness and insomnia - what will happen if I increase my dose?

I am on the 10 mg/day dose. It has really improved my life lately by lifting my mood (was in major, apparently bipolar, depression) and decreasing my anxiety to where I can leave the house sometimes now (severe anxiety is apparently also caused by the bipolar). The only problem is it's really... read more

Could effexor xr cause me to have extreme hunger and to gain weight?

I know the side affects say weight loss and loss of appetite. But it seems to be working opposite for me. I can't seem to stop eating. I am always hungry and I wasn't like that before I started on the medication. I just worked hard to lose 40 lbs and getting heavy caused alot of my... read more

Does Klonopin treat OCD and depression as well as anxiety?

I have been separately diagnosed with OCD, depression and anxiety. I've been under alot of stress recently, and yesterday I had what I can only think was my first anxiety/panic attack. My doctor put me on Klonopin for my anxiety and future attacks. During ou visit I was so concerned bout the... read more

How long before Paxil starts to fully work?

Week 3 of Paxil 20mg. My side effects at the beginning were awful, anxiety was worse and I couldn't sleep, sit still, racing thoughts.It's slowly progressing, very slowly. But I still have some side effects. I took it over 10 years ago and it worked wonders but I forget how long it took... read more

How does abilify effect someone not prescribed?

what does it do for some one who is prescribed (aripiprazole) 5 mg. what does it do for some not prescribed if consumed

Sertraline - is sertralline gluten free?

I need to know if sertraline is gluten free, since I have celiac disease, and am experiencing diaharra. I know it can be a side effect, but that was my main ailment along with excruciating leg cramps for 8 years, and do not want to continue taking this if it has gluten. The mfg is Greenstone

How and when to sertraline 100mg? 50mg day a 50mg at night? 100 at once?

do i take 100mg in the morning or at night? or divide it to two 50s one in the morning and one at night?

How long for Prozac to start working? Went from 20 to 60?? It's been 4weeks?

I was wondering how long does or will it take for Prozac (flouoxatine) to take full effect? I was on it for 10years (very long story short) went down to 20 and now up to 60.. I feel a little better but when should the full effect take place,or has it already?? Thank you

Weird headache/sensation: possible sertraline side effect?

I started taking 50mg sertraline almost a week ago for anxiety induced headaches and OCD. I started to get chronic headaches around mid October and after being referred to a neurologist, he diagnosed me with anxiety and prescribed me xanax to help deal with the headaches. He also scheduled an MRI... read more

Effexor - I'm extremely tired after taking Venlafaxine 150mg in the morning I would like to try?

... taking it in the evening but wondering if I'll have withdrawal effects changing the time of day??

Fluoxetine - Why is Prozac making me depressed? I have been taking it for 1 month and it is making?

... me unhappy

Is 90mg of mirtazapine safe for first time?

Propranolol - Beta blocker for insomnia?

I have ocd. I constantly ruminate about sleep! I monitor the process of falling asleep and thinks about the loss of consciousness As I drop off I would get this fight or flight jerk which pulls me back. It's impossible to control. Seems to be controlled by subconscious. I wonder if beta... read more

Help! Afraid of possible weight gain Zoloft?

Hi. I started Zoloft 25mg & my doc will be increasing it to 50mg this week. I started taking it 3 weeks ago. The initial terrible sleep, worse restless legs & increased anxiety is subsiding a bit; it was a starting dose because I cannot tolerate Wellbutrin, Prozac and Effexor didn’t... read more