SSRI Questions (Page 2)

Clonazepam - Do you only take clonazepam?

Does anyone ONLY take clonazepam and no other medication with it for anxiety? I have been on an SSRI but I feel I only need the clonazepam.

Anyone tried ketamine for anxiety?

I have treatment resistant anxiety and nightmares. I’ve tried SSRIs and SNRI along with buspirone and clonazepam. While the benzo helps, (I’ve taken the same dose for 10 years) doctors are really against prescribing them even though they help more than anything. I’ve had cognitive therapy, among oth... read more

Has anyone tried weaning off Cymbalta (duloxetine)?

I have been on various SSRI/ SSNRIs for about 15 years. I took Effexor (it's generic equivalent) for a few years. Then my doctor switched me to Cymbalta (it's generic - duloxetine), which I have taken for a few years. I started all of this due to general anxiety. Many things have changed in my life... read more

Trintellix - How long does it take for people to feel any improvement on average?

I have been on different anti-depressants for 30 years TCA's, SSRI and SNRI. Some i have taken worked for periods of time for example I had been on Lexapro 20mg for about 8 years and like others it stopped working. My Doctor put me on a TCA Doxepin and worked up to 200mg at bedtime Less depression... read more

Lexapro - does it get worse before it gets better?

Hi all, I've been on many SSRI's in the past and had no side effects from any of them. This is my 5th day on lex an am having some joint pains, ringing ears and my left wrist is a bit swollen. The 1st 2 days were AMAZING - absolutely no anxiety, couldn't worry if i tried. Started to have... read more

Any experiences of mirtazapine (Remeron) with SSRI/SNRI for depression, anxiety and poor sleep?

What are your experiences with this combo, especially if you’ve tried them separately and then together? What does this combo do for you vs each of these meds separately?

Amitriptyline - amitriptyline and Lexapro?

Has anyone had a tricyclic added to their SSRI for anxiety? I’m adding amitriptyline to Lexapro as have awful panic but am nervous.

On 10mg escitalopram (Lexapro) for about 1 year. Recent anxiety and depression increase?

Hello everyone, I've been on escitalopram for almost 2 years now. Felt "normal" for the most part, but had a surge of hopelessness and panic the past couple months as I moved to a new city to work a new job. I have never really cried as I do now and the excitement I would feel around the enjoyable... read more

Abilify - I'm on day 6 of aripriprazole as an adjunct tomy SSRI. I am on a tiny dose (2.5mg every...

... other day) as paroxetine, which I'm also on, increases blood levels of aripiprazole. The headache has passed but I have loads of other side effects: nausea, slowed digestion, forgetfulness, tearfulness, increased depression. Just wondering if anyone struggled like me at first and then had... read more

Please can I have positive stories on Nardil?

Been on every SSRI in 24 yrs. Lexapro worked well for 12 yrs then it pooped out. Then no other seemed to work again. I tried SNRI Pristiq for 6 wks and my heart raced the whole time and increased anxiety. I’m going off for 14 days to get ready to start Nardil. I need something to work. Feel so h... read more

What happened to paxil progress?

I'm having a slight meltdown here! I was a member of paxil progress, a ssri support group which appears to be shut down. I was writing a blog about my experience from withdrawing and found it such a great comfort. Does anyone know if its going to come back? I'm weaning off SSRIs very slowly but... read more

Is citalopram a controlled substance?

Lexapro - How much of your ability to orgasm did you lose?

This is a big problem with me and SSRIs. My sex life is very important to me, it's a very strong connection to the man I love with all my heart and I don't want to lose that. Endorphins, Oxytocin, and all that stuff is good for us.

I ran out of my SSRI (zolft) prescription and I'm experiencing withdrawal symptoms?

So I've been on 50mg of sertraline a day for about 8/9 months now. Generally have had good experiences with it but about a week ago my current prescription ran out. I have repeats but at the moment I'm not in a financial position to buy another pack. I haven't had my dose for a full week now and... read more

SSRI works on me but can't handle the sexual side effects?

Hello. I have been taking SSRI pills for 12 years. 3 months ago I wanted to stop cause I felt good. About a 3 weeks after stopping I started to feel very restless and i had a short fuse. the only plus was I was able to reach an orgasm really fast like when i was younger and it felt great. I went... read more