Antidepressant Questions (Page 6)

What anti depressant has least sexual side effects for women? Lexapro, Effexor, or Cymbalta?

Vraylar - Nervous to try this for my anxiety and depression?

I have been on Prozac for 5 years for anxiety (my main issue) and depression but it stopped working for me. I've tried Lamictal and a few other antidepressants and anti anxiety medications that have not helped. My sychiatrist prescribed Vraylar and I am nervous to try it. I do not feel I am... read more

Upping my Cymbalta dose from 60mg to 90mg for anxiety - side effects showing...

... greatly and honestly given me my life back. However, these recent weeks, I've felt the same anxiety patterns from before surfacing again. I've talked to my doctor and she has increased me to 90mg a day. I've been taking it for around five days now. I feel some of the same side... read more

Mirtazapine - Newly prescribed mirtazapine 15 mg?

After being on probably every known antidepressant for the last 40 yrs , I've now just been prescribed mirtazapine 15mg and my prior sertraline was dropped to half dose for two weeks so taking both together, now two weeks up and I'm Hyper, anxious, angry, tearful, having wooshing elec... read more

Potential Interaction: Wellbutrin and antidepressants – Seeking clarification?

I've heard that Wellbutrin (bupropion) does increase the effect of Trintellix (vortioxetine), requiring a lower dose of Trintellix when combined. I'm curious if the same applies to Lexapro (escitalopram). Can anyone confirm whether Wellbutrin enhances the effects of Lexapro?

Is Valium from all those benzos the 'safest' ?

Most people 'adults'either know or have heard of Valium,but when asked about other benzodiazepines,they hesitate,may know one or two!So,is it in medical term the best of benzos?Or was it just a wide spread rumor that so many heard about ???

What are some reliable antidepressants that increase dopamine levels. Are they addictive?

Can you take antidepressants with Suboxone?

Such as Viibryd? I can't see anywhere that they are not supposed to be mixed but really want to make sure before I start the Viibryd. I am wanting to ditch the subs anyways so I am wondering if I should go ahead and get off of them and start the Viibryd? Any suggestions?

*emergency* what to do when you forget to bring your antidepressant on a trip?

I grabbed the wrong bottle so I don't have my Prozac. I'm staying the weekend with a friend out of state so it's unlikely that I'll be able to get it. I take Seroquel to help the Prozac work better. Should I take extra Seroquel because if I'm more than 3 hours late on my... read more

L-Methylfolate and Sam-e?

I have begun taking L-methylfolate as an adjunct to my anti-depressant - which is Viibryd (at a dose of 40 mg per day). I have been on a number of different anti-depressants and so far Viibryd has been the most effective - although for me it seems to have more of an anti-anxietant effect than an... read more

Did anyone else have extreme sickness when starting venlafaxine?

I've been on many anti depressants over the last 10 years but none have made me feel like this. After my first tablet of venlafaxine this morning I felt normal for the first hour then felt dizzy and sick, I eventually was sick and it really wasn't pleasant! Still feeling a bit sick now... read more

Is effexor xr that scary to try??

I tried about every antidepressant out there,after 5 yrs. They stop working. Panic attacks, very high anxiety and depression. Is effexor worth the risk??

Lexapro added to my Wellbutrin?

My psych doc changed my meds again! I have been on WB 75 mg x1 day instant release 4 weeks, he changed it to WB 100 SR 1 x day, been on it 3 weeks. It is still creating lots of anxiety and depression is getting worst. He also added Ativan 1 mg broken into 3 doses, 2 day 1 night. This has only been... read more

5-HTP - What can I take along with 5 htp for depression and high anxiety?

I've had bad experiences with anti-depressants and anxiety medications and want to try a more natural method. I've taken 5 htp off and on over the years and haven't noticed any change. Maybe I didn't take it regularly enough. But I recently started taking it again (200 MG a day)... read more

Antidepressant vs. Stimulant for Major Depression?

Hello, I have been dealing with depression for a few years and have had little success with antidepressants: Lexapro, Cymbalta, Pristiq... Either no effect or only side effects and of course the withdrawal after stopping the medications. I became very turned off and scared of antidepressants... read more