Antidepressants Questions (Page 5)

Just started citalopram and checking side affects?

I’m on day 4 of taking citalopram after refusing all types of antidepressants for 17 years started when I was 16 I’m now 33 but this year has pushed me right over the edge after losing my dad in may 2020 and then this horrid virus (which sets my health anxiety disorder off) then stresses with work e... read more

First time on a antidepressant?

It is my first time on an antidepressant. I have anxiety and mild depression. I’m 21 years old. My doctor prescribed me Zoloft. I’m really nervous to take it. I shouldn’t have Googled side effects but I did and now I am nervous to take the 1st pill. I am supposed to take 25mg for 4 days then incre... read more

Oleptro - Been on Nefazodone for 21 years. Med been on backorder for almost 6 months?

Tried 7 different antidepressants before finding Nefazodone. Took Serzone first but then they took it off the market and kept the generic. My life started at 40 when I started taking it. Now 21 years later and no information on when it will be available is very stressful for me. I don't want the... read more

Good antidepressant to take alongside lamotrigine?

About to start on lamotrigine for my Bipolar Disorder (I had previously been on Depakote however I gained dangerous levels of weight). Lamotrigine's obviously preventative re: depressive episodes and my psychiatrist advised it's not that effective in treating depression, if/when I get it (even... read more

Citalopram - I’ve been on antidepressants for 20+ years for anxiety and depression.

I have tried various drugs and doses I am currently on 30mg of citalopram but still get quite anxious and depressed at times.Should I go up to 40mg or try something different? Thank you.

Cymbalta causing my weight gain?

About a year ago I started with antidepressants. I tried a couple different ones to get to one I felt best with. That was Cymbalta. I’ve had two kids ages 3&2. I had finally got back to my pre-pregnancy weight with my first child after having my second. Then I started taking Cymbalta and gained 3... read more

Back on Effexor for second time -advice please?

Please can I get some advice? I was on Venlafaxine for a good couple of years, 150mg a day. All was great. Then a GP (not my usual one) suddenly rejected my on-line request for more meds in April. She rang me to say I should be reducing my dose, with a view to quitting it. I was taken aback, was... read more

Skeptical user on starting Cymbalta?

I have tried 6 different antidepressants in the last 3 years and none worked. Some just did nothing, some put me in zombie mode and some made me feel as if I had drank 10 expresso’s. For 6 months I have not taken anything , but depression and anxiety has gotten to a all time high, so I knew I n... read more

Elavil - What is the best antidepressant to use?

Best antidepressant with the least noticeable side effects but best results in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and panic

Quetiapine - Seroquel and sex drive, does it affect yours?

Has this medication affected anybody's sex drive? That's what I would like to know. I've been on other antidepressants, antianxiety meds and since coming off them my sex drive is back and me and my husband are loving it!! I was prescribed this for sleep but I dont want it messing up things for my... read more

Wellbutrin - Hair loss & weight gain?

I'm on Effexor 225mg currently and it has stopped working for me now. I've worked my way through various antidepressants with no benefits and only experiencing the side effects. I'm keen to try Wellbutrin but scared of what the side effects might be. With the other antidepressants, I gained a lot... read more

Wegovy - I am undecided about using weight loss medication. Help me out please?

I am 71 and overweight. I gained a lot after taking antidepressants and have not been able to take it off. I do not overeat, but I also do no exericise. I am short of breath and it is difficult to walk so I would love to loose weight. My hair is already thin. My insurance will pay for weight loss... read more

Sertraline Antidepressant?

Have been taking this antidepressant for 4 months has helped,but last two weeks feel that I'm slipping back, very low now.Does this sometimes happen. I am thinking that I should come off of these tablets now

I have been prescribed diazepam whilst doctor sorts out my antidepressant.

Now on sertraline 50mg after being on 25mg for 3 weeks. However I’m completely stressed out about taking diazepam when am really stressed out. Keep reading all about addiction. Only took 9 of 2mg last month and 3 so far this month. I really need it but so scared

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