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IS 25MG ZOLOFT a therapeutic dose for an adult?
I've been on zoloft 25 mg for two years and every time I see my doc he tries to up it telling me its not even a therapeutic dose. When I started the med I was feeling much worse anxiety/OCD then I am now so I feel it has helped. I'm sure I could feel better but I am anxious to up it, it... read more
Lithium and Libido (INCREASED), Anyone Have This Issue?
I started taking Lithium about 5 months ago and was always within (if not below) therapeutic range. I'm a 16 year old teen that weighs 206 lbs (I'm 6 ft 1 inch). I was on 1500 mg of Lithium and I ALWAYS (everyday) felt like I had to achieve orgasm before I went to bed and also during the... read more
I have been taking Effexor XR 37.5mg every other day for over 15 years. There was no therapeutic?
... effect anymore, I was just on it to avoid the horrible withdrawals. I finally decided I wanted off of the Effexor so I went to the psychiatrist to discuss weaning off, but due to my current life situation, my doc decided to up my dose to 75 mg every day. I am now tired, nauseous and just... read more
How long for Lamictal/lamotrigine for bipolar 2 to work?
I've been on lamotrigine for bipolar 2 for 3 weeks now. I started at 25mg for one week, 50mg for one week, and now 75mg for one week. Tomorrow I am starting 100mg, which my doctor thinks my therapeutic dosage would be. (I'm a 24 year old woman). So far, i feel no difference. I dont have... read more
Many UPs and DOWNs during the day is this NORMAL while I build up to the therapeutic dose?
Day 36 on sertraline 21 @25mg and 15@50mg. For the last 5 days have been experiencing moments of feeling normal and these UPs have lasted a couple of hours before the wave of anxiety builds. Is this cycling between UPs and DOWNs normal during this period? Will the UPS eventually get longer and the... read more
What are the effects of sympathomimetic drugs in therapeutic doses?
do sympathomimetic drugs in therapeutic doses cause tachycardia , hypotension, decrease cardiac output , or arrhythmias?. Are they contraindicated in thyrotoxicosis?
Chronic prophylactic treatment in psychiatric meds, especially lithium. Is a daily dose necessary?
Often maximum therapeutic levels necessary in bipolar disorder? The cyclical nature of manic depression has lapses of 3 to sometimes years of "episodes". A daily dose inevitably has an effect on the heart, skin, brain, and especially the kidneys. Once again, I have mentioned before that... read more
What happens if there is a Central Nervous System therapeutic duplication?
Patient is currently taking lamotrigine, Seroquel (quetiapine) and gabapentin for Bipolar 1 and anxiety attacks due to PTSD. Would like to take Nurtec for migraines. This web site warns against taking 4 medications that affect the Central Nervous System. Thanks for any help.
Escitalopram - If I increased my dose I guess I have to give it at least another 4 to 6 weeks...
... until the increased dose has reached its full therapeutic effects?
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