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Gaining weight very quickly after stopping Cymbalta?
I recently quit taking Cymbalta about a month ago and am just now getting over the horrible withdrawals. I am a 19 year old female and have been taking this drug since I was 17 along with Seroquel which I stopped about 2 months ago. Since stopping I have gained 20 pounds in a month. I have not had... read more
Abilify Maintena 400mg's injection side effects - not enjoying?
I suffer from schizo affective disorder I am prescribed 400 mg's of Abilify Maintena injection every 4 weeks and I am not happy with it I am experiencing some side effects and symptoms from taking it.. It's making me feel lethargic, tired and sleepy (having too much sleep 14 hours a night) It's... read more
Does anyone know if seroquel decreases sex drive?
I am up to 200mg of seroquel XR & my partner & I have both noticed that my sex drive is not like it use to be. I use to want it all the time & couldn't keep my hands off him. Now I could care less about sex. I know when I go back to the DR she is going to up it to 300mg & if 200mg makes me feel... read more
What can I take to sleep and not dream, I have been of meds after meds nothing is working?
on meds for bipolar and not even seroquel will make me sleep
I am taking Seroquel and having dreams every night. Some are scary and some are OK regular.
I don't remember dreaming like this before. Is it my bipolar or the medication?
Any differences between seroquel vs quetiapine?
I have been on seroquel for 16 yrs for bipolar. Now that there is a generic, my insurance wont pay for seroquel. Has anyone noticed a difference since they switched to the generic?
Is agitation a side effect of abilify, I'm on it for depression & bipolar?
I've been on Abilify for 3 months and it is controlling my depression and mood swings. I've never experienced the agitation before and it's unnerving. I'm having trouble staying on tasks, i'm jittery and have trouble maintaining focus to work. Is this a side effect or do i need to up the abilify... read more
Latuda - Anybody else have more realistic dreams?
I have been waking up at different times throughout a nights sleep from vivid dreams. Before I just was sleeping with not many dreams if any at all on Klonopin and lamotrigene. What gives?
Should you eat healthy in order to lose weight on topamax?
Hi, Im new to topamax and started it today I am aware that a common symptom is weight loss. From what I understand the weight loss is caused by lack of appitite so that makes sense of course you would lose weight if you are eating heaps less but a lot of other reviews say that they haven't changed... read more
What is the best time of day to take Lamictal?
I was prescribed Lamictal today and no where in the pamphlet or the prescription bottle does it say am or pm... any thoughts on this would be appreciated. I'm typically in a down state with low energy but I do work a daytime job so I want to make sure im not too drowsy or out of it whiele... read more
Did Vraylar affect your sleep?
I took At night at first and had broken sleep. So I take in the morning and I’m not fatigued, but my sleep is still very broken, not as deep and I wake up early. Does anyone else experience this?
Lexapro added to Lamictal?
I've been taking Lamictal for about 18 months and now. Since my previous psychiatrist died, I obviously had to find a new doctor. The one I'm seeing now has decided to add Lexapro to the mix. My question: is anyone else on a Lexapro/Lamictal combo? I don't know how I'm going to feel after I begin... read more
Bipolar Disorder - Please help!! I was on seroquel for 15 months for bipolar; I stopped this and?
... have been on Geodon for my bipolar for 3 months (since October/09) I thought something must have happened to my metabolism due to drug as I gained 70 lbs. I am also on Levothyroxine for my thyroid even tho my tests indicate levels are normal; I was weighed today at over 200 lbs; 24 lbs heavier... read more
Does Cymbalta cause or worsen Restless Leg Syndrom?
I have been on 60mg Cymbalta bid for several years. My bipolar 2/generalized anxiety disorder has been very well controled. Now my primary doctor wants to take me off of Cymbalta because I have sever restless legs and arms also known as Periodic limb movement symdrom. I want to know if Cymbalta is... read more
Depo-Provera - After only taking one depo provera shot when should I start my period?
I'm 19 years old and I tried the depo shot and I hated it. I have only had one shot and gained 20 pounds!!! I'm moody and have such bad migraines after taking the shot. It made me sick and misreable. I was supposed to go back to take my shot in October but I didnt and still no period and I haven't... read more
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