Depression Questions (Page 29)

To anyone on lexapro - how long does it take to work?

how long does it take lexapro to start helping with depression ive been taking it for alomost 2 weeks and no help yet

Will doctors prescribe u benzos when u take methadone?

Hey fam! As u all know I am going thru a lot right now. I am severely depressed. One minute I am fine and the next I am crying and shaking uncontrollably. The only time I am relaxed is when I take a benzo my mom will give me to calm me down. They really help. I also take celexa and it usually works... read more

Can anyone tell me if coming off lexapro and straight onto prozac will give noticable side effects?

I was on lexapro 20mg for 8 months and my pysc changed me last week(as the lexapro was'nt working for me)so i'm taking 10mg of prozac for 1 week then 20mg the next two weeks,this is the fifth day. I'm just enquiring if i'm suffering withdrawels from coming off the lexapro and straight onto prozac,I... read more

Can alprazolam aid in alcohol withdrawal?

After three years of fairly heavy drinking (either a bottle of wine or a 6 pack of beer, and occasionally a bit more, nearly every night). I decided to join an AA group. I've also talked to my doctor, who had previously prescribed me alprazolam (Xanax), when I was trying to pass my alcoholism off... read more

Quetiapine - Im bipolar and trying to become pregnant. I told this to my pdoc, but he put me on?

... 100mg of seroquel anyway. Im on day three, and feel anxious-even with my clonapam and 200mg of zoloft. something just doesn't feel right, but im unsure if it can be from the seroquel yet. Also, the dr. told me to watch my already obese weight, but Im now afraid to go to the gym because of... read more

How long until the full effects of Cymbalta kick in?

My daughter has been on 30 mgs of Cymbalta for just under 2 weeks. We are having good results but she is still having panic attacks and has to take Xanax with regards to school. Is this normal? Should her dose be upped? We are new to this (panic disorderand depression). And had tried zoloft and... read more

Zoloft initially raise anxiety, then anxiety subside?

Anyone that has a panic disorder/major depressive disorder/OCD... begin Zoloft only to have the anxiety level go up as a side effect, but the longer you stayed with it that side-effect subside?

Do you guys take Wellbutrin SR/XL on an empty stomach?

Hi Everyone & Bless u all! I take Wellbutrin 150 mg SR & my dear brother take 300 mg XL. I was wondering if you guys take it on an empty stomach or after eating a meal? I like 2 take the wellbutrin before I leave to go to work or on weekends later, as I wake up later on weekends. Do you guys feel a... read more

Citalopram- Have any of you ever experienced muscle twitches after a dose?

Celexa . My dose was increased from 20 mgs to 30 mgs and later on in the week I started experiencing twitches from head to toe randomly. My doc told me to go back to my 20 mg dose and call in about a week if I am still twitching. It's very creepy feeling, especially at night when I'm trying to... read more

Does it matter what time you take antidepressants? Morning or Night?

My psychiatrist prescribed me to take Abilify (2mg) as an addition to my Zoloft for my depression. I've been taking my zoloft (50mg) at night for months now but Abilify cancels out my seroquel (25mg) for sleep and gives me insomnia. My first thought was to take it in the morning but I'm worried at... read more

Can Wellbutrin cause or intensify hot flashes?

I've noticed several side effects with wellbutrin and am wondering if anyone else has experienced any of the following - hot flashes/sweating, chills, anger/irritability, confusion.

I just started Zoloft 50 mg 3 days ago, when I can feel the difference?

Side effects I feel, sleepiness and tiredness, loss of appetite. I am a 24 years old male student, when should I expect to feel better, and have will to study? What should I expect?

Celebrex - is it also for moods? depression? my doctor said it was?

i have a bulge on my back and they can't find anything but arthritis, the pain is so bad i'm having problems at work, sitting to long and standing too long are really hard for me :( he wants to put me on celebrex says its for mood also, because i'm taking something for depression too. he wants me... read more

Anxiety and Remeron - If it's not working after 4 weeks, then what??

I just finished my first month on Remeron (Mirtazapine) and although my depression has lessened, my anxiety has not. Should I ask my dr. to switch? I also have "different" kind of anxiety..I am not a neat, organized person (but not a slob), and all of a sudden the "clutter" in my house is sending... read more

Restless Legs Syndrome - Does Xanax help ease minor RLS?