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I have been told to avoid the sun while taking methotrexate. Why?

Question posted by cocoabean on 13 days ago • 3 answers

Related support groups: methotrexate, skin rash

Psyched's response: Cocoabean, Not only does it make your skin more sensative to the sun as the others pointed out, it can also make you more easliy succeptible to bruising as well as cause you to have headaches. Hope this helps.

Why are there so many people with depression anxiety and OCD.Medications are endless?

Question posted by Joeyh193 on 12 days ago • 2 answers

Related support groups: luvox, depression, anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, medication, anxiety and stress, ...

Psyched's comment: Joey, Pledge is right. You are experiencing the very thing that frustrates most people that fight depression or any other psychiatric problems or disorders. I have worked many years in the field and that one question never has an easy answer. I ...

Is lexapro a better alternative for tinnitus sufferer than Xanax?

Question posted by engku fau... on 12 days ago • 2 answers

Related support groups: lexapro, xanax, tinnitus, anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder

Psyched's response: Engku fauzan, I think it's strange that your doctor started you on Xanax for timmitus in the first place. I would assume that he wants to put you on something else because he doesn't want you to beome too dependent on Xanax, which is for anxiety. ...

Looking for answers on vyavanse vs focalin 40mgs xr?

Question posted by rgp1023 on 17 days ago • 1 answer

Related support groups: focalin, focalin xr, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd)

Psyched's answer: Rgp1023, Vyvanse is a really good med. I'm not aware of an IR or XR though. I do know that it is designed to make you feel more tired as the day goes on so that you will sleep sounder at night and wake refreshed. A lot of my kids at work take it ...

Trouble sleeping with Concerta 54mg for 9 yrs old?

Question posted by submed on 19 days ago • 3 answers

Related support groups: concerta, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd)

Psyched's answer: Submed, You need to talk with his doctor about this. If he hadn't had the problem until now, then it's pretty safe to assume that something has changed. If he is tossing and turning in his sleep and grinding his teeth, then the doctor needs to be ...

Bipolar Disorder - When does the anger go away?

Question posted by haley4540 on 29 Apr 2012 • 4 answers

Related support groups: lamictal, remeron, bipolar disorder, anger, antidepressant

Psyched's comment: That's an awesome and powerful statement. I like it!

My son was given Vyvanse, Doxepin and Fluoxetine today from his dr, should I be concerned?

Question posted by mom1388 on 4 May 2012 • 2 answers

Psyched's response: Mom1388, The fluoxetine and the doxepin are both prescribed for the MDD; however, they treat similar symptoms, mainly suicidal thinking. The Vyvanse is for the ADD/ADHD. You might question whether or not he needs both medications. The Vyvanse works ...

My son has been on 2mg Abilify for almost 2 weeks and he is extremely tired and sees no change in?

Question posted by Jvent on 4 May 2012 • 2 answers

Related support groups: abilify, agitated state

Psyched's answer: Jvent, I would suggest giving it another week. If he still shows no signs of improvement, then his doctor should either adjust the dose or try something else. If your son's anger/aggeression has increased since taking the Abilify, then his doctor ...

Bipolar Disorder - When does the anger go away?

Question posted by haley4540 on 29 Apr 2012 • 4 answers

Related support groups: lamictal, remeron, bipolar disorder, anger, antidepressant

Psyched's comment: True, throwing meds at a problem is never a good fix for the situation. I believe therapy is just as big a part of the healing process as medication. Well said balbanese!

Bipolar Disorder - When does the anger go away?

Question posted by haley4540 on 29 Apr 2012 • 4 answers

Related support groups: lamictal, remeron, bipolar disorder, anger, antidepressant

Psyched's comment: Haley, I am so glad you're feeling better. I was really worried about my comment because some people here do tend to fly off the handle at times. I appreciate you for taking the comment for what it was worth. I worked in a psychiatric facility for ...