Depression Questions (Page 42)

If and when will prozac side effects lessen?

I just started on 20 mg fluoxetine yesterday for OCD and depression, and today woke up with nausea, dizziness, sweaty hands and overall feeling quite stimulated. My question is, how long should I put up with these side effects before I call it quits? P.s., I have not yet experienced a decrease in... read more

Will the crying ever stop I'm currently on Zoloft 100 MG?

I have been on this medicine for a while and each time I take it seems like its not working what can I ask my doctor to prescribe me so I won't feel so bad I cry every day and it makes my aneixty bad please help

Cymbalta not working for depression, should I switch to diff. or add another?

Been on 90mg Cymbalta for about 4 mos. but not helping and have absolutely no energy or desire to do anything or go anywhere, need a med that will help with that. Probably will just switch, don't have fibromyalsia. Not sure which antidepressant to try, was on Effexor for many years and quit... read more

My doctor wants to switch me from Clonazepam to Xanax XR. Would appreciate any advice?

The Clonazepam is making me more depressed . My doctor says that for a lot of people Xanax XR is less depressing. I mainly have anxiety with some depression. I don't seem to respond well to SSRIs although Zoloft worked for me initially. Thanks for the help

Why does Cymbalta make me so tired?

Cymbalta has been the only antidepressant that has worked for me so far, but it makes me so exhausted. I could fall asleep on the floor any moment. Why is Cymbalta causing such extreme fatigue?

Paxil: First 4 and half weeks. How long till it really works? Does it gradually take effect?

I've been on Paxil 10mg (for anxiety disorder) for four and half weeks now and have only seen minor improvement. The last two months, including the month before I started medication, have been an absolute hell. After two to three weeks of the medication, my anxiety has gone away for the most part,... read more

Fluoxetine - Why is Prozac making me depressed? I have been taking it for 1 month and it is making?

... me unhappy

What drug combination is best for Wellbutrin XL?

Hi, I am just wondering what combination medications you are on and what helps. I've read many people take Wellbutrin with Zoloft or Effexor. I have really high anxiety. I also have major depression and Wellbutrin XL is helping a lot (just not the anxiety that comes with it).

I have been on Lexapro a while now. It is finally starting to work, but I am so tired that I can ba?

Rely function during the day. I feel like my eyes can't stay open and all I want to do is go to sleep. After that goes away, about 6:00pm, I get a headache the rest of the night. Has anyone else had this problem or are having it? Please help!!!

In my 5th week of Escitalopram, felt like myself one day and then kinda down the next?

Has anyone experienced this? Is it normal? I've felt improvements with Escitalopram at 20mg. It's my 4th week at that dosage, 5 weeks in total (I started off at 10mg). Yesterday I was dreading going into the office and I actually had a calm, normal day. I actually felt like myself again with hardly... read more

On Lexapro (Escitilopram) soooo tired please help. Can't do this much longer?

Gained 10 lbs in 2wks! I started both Elavil(amitryptiline)& Neurontin(Gabapentin)Which one is it?

All males: Does Cymbalta effect your sex drive?

I started 60mg cymbalta and my sex drive has gone from HUGE to NOTHING within 30 days. I don't even wake up with an erection anymore. I am male 20.

I missed my Effexor XR (Venlafaxine) last night what should I do?

OK so I missed my Effexor last night and basically I feel like I'm dying. my stomach feels like it's imploding, I feel like I'm passing out, I'm lightheaded and I can hardly do anything without almost vomiting. I don't know what to do about this. what do you suggest I've talked to my doctor and he... read more

Trazodone - Are you supposed to take Trazadone every night for it to work properly?

I have been prescribed Trazadone for sleep issues and started taking it sporadically the past few weeks when I could not sleep well as I didn't want to become dependent. I'm not sure if this is just situational or if it is the medication, but I have felt increasingly sad and angry after taking it-... read more