Depression Questions (Page 101)

Escitalopram - Has any one had gastro problems on this medication?

Hi I just started taking this medication escitalopram on May 30/16. I have been having an extraordinary long bout of depression, probably starting the end of 2015 and getting worse early Spring. I am a woman, and turning 62 in September. I was diagnosed with anxiety depressive disorder in my mid... read more

No period on lo loestrin fe?

I've been on the pill for over a year now, my last one didn't work well for me (anxiety and? depression) so i switched to lo loestrin fe and i took it the first day of my period (may 17) and i haven't gotten my period yet and im starting my second pack today. i didn't spot, i didnt have any kind of... read more

Anyone feel moody and irritated on Lexapro?

Hi, I spent a week on Lexapro 5mg and am half-way through my first week upping it to 10mg/day. I'm struggling with constant fatigue, spaciness, and lack of motivation--not sleepy really, just like I want to be lying down doing nothing all day. I've had some sleepless nights, but it's not... read more

I'm scared to take my Klonopin?

I was just started on 1 mg of Klonopin because I was having adverse side effects of Ativan. Ativan did the exact opposite of calming me down. It gave me more anxiety, restlessness, depression, etc. The paradoxical effect is what they call it. I'm scared Klonopin will do the same if not worse since... read more

Pregabalin - How long do side effects last?

Taking for GAD. have been on SSRIs and other anit anxiety drugs. Now, i have been on 75mgx1 for 5 days and x2 for 2 days. feeling more depressed than ever before. Cant think straight. is it worth persevering? will depression go away?

How long does it take for Effexor XR to work?

Hi. I was diagnosed with GAD and severe clinical depression after a situation last year resulted in me... breaking. PTSD-style. For awhile, I didn't realize it for what it was. I went to my dr. who started me on Ativan and a low dose (5mg) of Lexapro. Which quickly had to be bumped to 10. Then 15.... read more

Restarting sertraline 100 mg after 4 weeks break?

I stopped taking my meds for around 4 weeks (against advice of my doc) I originally started on 25 mg dose but I'm now restarting and am worried that the 100 mg will be too strong, should I just take half for a few days and then a full?

I accidentally took a 5 mg Lexapro?

I accidentally took a 5 mg Lexapro with another small white regular CVS brand Tylenol. I am not prescribed this medication nor do I need it at this time in my life - although I do suffer from some anxiety, there's no depression as of yet. After I took this pill about 9 hours ago I have been anxious... read more

I accidentally took 2 40mg doses of Celexa?

I was out drinking with friends and when I got home took my melatonin and Celexa. I realized I took my Celexa before going at to drink instead of before bed like I normally do so that drunk me wouldn't forget to take it. I'm 114lbs and very sensitive to drugs. Will I be alright? I'm scared of side... read more

It is safe to take 2 x 7.5mg zopiclone tablets together?

My Dr has prescribed them for my insomnia but at one a night, and it doesn't work for me.I am an adult, in my 20s of average weight, and am taking them along side 40mg Fluoxetine (but these are taken on waking in morning) So basically is safe to take 2 x 7.5mg zopiclone tablets together? I also... read more

Would it help to split my dose of Effexor to morning and evening?

I have been started on Effexor 75mg been on it about 3weeks now..this week braught hair drenching sweats at random times... and I find myself by supper time losing that energy and general easy going feeling my morning dose gave me..the result is me becoming the over analytical picky grouchy monster... read more

Is it dangerous to just stop taking Abilify?

Fluoxetine and night shift advice?

Three days ago I had my Fluoxetine dosage upped from 20mg to 40mg. I haven't had any shifts since this time however I feel awful. Very jittery, shaky, a nasty taste in my mouth, pretty much everything i got when I started with the 20mg. However in two days I'm working a 15 hour shift. I am a care... read more

I accidentally took 200mg of tramadol, in place of my regular meds?

I've been super tired work long hours, and I went to take my meds to help me sleep, and I dididn't catch it until I already took them, I took 4 50mg tramadol = a total of 200mg. Will I be okay? What do I need to look out for, and should I go to er?

Cymbalta 30mg side effects from ONE dose?!?

My doctor just prescribed me Cymbalta 30mg once a day for depression and I am having what I perceive as insane side effects. I've been nauseous any time I eat and now my stomach just hurts. My joints hurt. My muscles hurt. (I'm athletic so this is not normal). I've been tossing and turning all... read more