Depression Questions (Page 33)

Mirtazapine - mirtazapine and weight gain?

Hi guys, how many pounds did you gain for taking mirtazapine approximately?

I been off Fluoxetine approx 7months. How long does this drug stay in your system after you quit?

Mirtazapine - What is a good alternative to Remeron for depression?

I have taken Remeron for about 5 years along with Lamictal and it has brought my depression to an acceptable level. However, the side affects of gaining weight by always wanting to eat and decreased sexual desire and capability are having a negative impact on my life. I would like to find an... read more

I took provigil 200mg my 1st time. what am i supposed to feel?

I feel kinda numb, hasnt made me to alert, I took it about an hour and a half ago for the cost i was expecting more to happen

I just started on Lamictal,feeling weird,is this normal?

I have bn diagnosed as hypo manic,also generalized anxiety disorder w depression and ocd ,and have, panic attacks as well as sleeping trouble,I have bn on Lexapro 20 mg,,, 1/2at am 1/2 at pm and lorezepam 1 mg.1 to 1 and 1/2 2 times a day,but after being on these meds for a yr still having anxiety... read more

Should I increase my dosage of Cymbalta?

I really have no faith in my prescribing doctor but I was given Cymbalta after landing in a psych hospital due to severe depression. The doctor there put me on 30mgs of Cymbalta and it has def helped back pain tremendously!!! However, I am still struggling with zero energy, lethargy, lack of any... read more

I have to wean myself off lamictal (anti-seizure and mood stabilizer). I take it w/ zoloft. pls help

I take zoloft and lamictal to treat depression and anxiety. I've lost my job and health insurance and subsequently can't afford the cost of lamitcal per month. I am staying on the zoloft. My Dr. advised me to cut the mg in half over the next 2 weeks but warned of the small chance I could have a... read more

Anyone experienced any negative side effects while on Vyvanse & other meds like lexapro or prestiq?

Over 2 years ago, I had a brain scan ( a somewhat cutting edge technology) that determined that I had ADHD, anxiety and depression. According to this test the drugs that were suggested to best treat my symptoms were Vyvanse, lexapro, neurontin and clonazapam. I NEVER considered myself, nor did... read more

When is the best time of day to take Effexor XR?

Especially when taking Ambien at night before, does taking Effexor XR in the morning exacerbate the feeling of sleepiness and sluggishness at midday and afternoon? Would taking the Effexor at night work better, or should the two not be taken close together?

Strange Side Effects of Zoloft?

Hi everyone, I was prescribed 75 mg of Zoloft 5 weeks ago for postpartum depression. Im having very strange symptoms since beginning this medicine and hope to find out what they are caused by.My doctor says these are normal side effects of Zoloft but i am still concerned.Since i began zoloft i have... read more

Does zoloft and/or amphetamines cause permanent memory loss?

I've been taking zoloft at 200mg for the past 5 years. Prior to that I was taking 100mg. I started taking it when I was in high school, and now I'm 29. On top of that, I'm a poster child for ADD. I started taking Ritalin and other similar medications when I was in third grade. About 7 years ago,... read more

What are the effects of taking Tramadol and Lexapro together?

Tramadol-pain Lexapro-mood,anxiety,depression these were taken together any major side effects from the combo?

What are the differences in the 3 colors that Xanax bars come in, white, yellow & green?

Would u prefer one of the three colors over the others? Same strength, same time of lasting relief?

I feel like my life is ruined by taking suboxone for too long (2 years). My psychiatrist put me on?

it because he said that my opiate receptors are not working. It sounds ridiculous doesn't it? I found an addiction psychiatrist a couple of months ago when I was down to 2 mgs. of subutex (same thing as suboxone without the naloxone in it). She had me admitted to the hospital immediately and they... read more

Has anyone had night sweats & trouble staying asleep while taking Cymbalta & Wellbutrin or Pristiq?

Doctor is recommending I switch to Pristiq bc of side effects of Cymbalta and Wellbutrin.For years I have had night sweats and trouble staying asleep. It wasn't until recently I realized this could be due to side effects of my depression medication. I am currently on Cymbalta and Wellbutrin and my... read more