Depression Questions (Page 47)

Should I wait for the full 3 months for Luvox to work or switch to another antidepressant?

To anyone who knows about these meds (especially those who know Luvox/fluvoxamine), 29 year old male here w/ severe and chronic anxiety & OCD. Been taking 200mg of luvox for 8 weeks (started on a low dose of course). 8 weeks and Im still depressed, anxious, my OCD hasn't improved, fustrated... read more

Is zoloft addictive or a narcotic?

I have a drug addiction and I am in recovery the doctor I went and saw prescribed it to me and he said it wasn't but the feeling I get wen I take them gets me high is the doc rite or is he a quack?

Prozac & Wellbutrin together should I expect to gain weight? What other side effects should I expec?

If my Psychiatrist RETIRES and has been prescribing me medication that most MD's would be against?

I am sure most MD's or Psychiatrists would not be willing to write my prescription of 3 30mg IR adderall and 5 2mg xanax daily. I have taken both medications for quite sometime and my Psych Dr is retiring. I dont know what to do and I dont know pharmacy laws at all. Should I have her write me for 3... read more

Headaches while taking Deplin?

I've been taking Deplin for almost a month along with other vitamins. I noticed a difference after about a week or so and have felt much more relaxed, energized and have let things that would normally bother me just roll off my shoulders. The only downfall are the headaches I've had almost daily. I... read more

Can I take Cymbalta at night? It makes me too tired when I take it in the morning?

I just started 30 mg, and am very happy with some relief of my depression and anxiety, but am too tired to function. I don't want to give up the drug. How long do the effects last? If I take it at night before I go to bed, will I still feel the positive effects the next day?

Switching to viibryd and getting off of zoloft for aniexty and depression?

My doctor is tapering me off the Zoloft and putting me on viibryd. I was taking 50mg of Zoloft and now I am taking .25 mg of Zoloft and 10mg of viibryd. The Zoloft was not working for me. I am on day 3 of this taper and I can deal with the the loose stool and upset stomach but what I can't deal... read more

Hand tremors - Prozac related?

Hi. I've had tremors in my hands for about 7 or 8 years now. I saw a neurologist and he said it's "essential tremors". I'm 45 and took Anafranil for 10 years and then started on Prozac after that; have been taking Prozac for about 10 years also. In between, I took some Mellaril and Xyperxa. Later,... read more

Can I safely take Paxil and Trazodone together?

I am 71 years if age and I have been taking Paxil for 15 years to treat depression. I also have not had a good nights sleep in many many years. I had a heart attack 30 days ago and my Dr put me on Trazadone to help sleep. What if anything are the problems these two drugs taken together may cause. I... read more

Will Mirtazapine give me back my motivation/energy?

I have just been prescribed Mirtazapine for depression & anxiety. I am struggling with everyday life.Will this drug help me to get my life back? As in just having motivation/energy & desire to do everyday things? I have been trying to ignore my symptoms for too long and now am suffering with... read more

Anxiety attack as a result of starting Prednisone and Albuterol for my asthma?

I have had asthma all my life, and came off my inhaler 10 years ago. Yesterday, I saw the doctor for asthma, and he put me back on an inhaler (Albuterol, 2 puffs every 4 hours), as well as Prednisone 15mg/twice per day. I am also taking Concerta 54mg, Lexapro 20mg, Claritin, Singulair 10mg,... read more

Taking abilifily I cant sleep normal??

I just started taking abilify recently and now i feel like i cant sleep is this normal??? its 5 am and i feel not tired why?

Anxiety - I stopped taking Xanax is there anything I can possibly take to help my withdrawl symptom?

i was taking 2 bars a day and i just stopped cold turkey and not by choice. Im having the worst anxiety ive ever had and dizziness shortness of breath i cant sleep i am having alot of withdrawl symptoms . i am scared i might have a seizure. is there anything i can possibly do too prevent that.

Viibryd - What if I cut the 10mg pill in half could I get the same results and less side effects?

The doctor gave me a trial sample, 7 days of 10 mg and 7 days of 20 mg. I tried it last night and it today I felt worse, agitated with diarrhea and fast heartbeat. i would like to continue it, but in smaller mg.

Is mirtazapine also used for alcohol and benzo withdrawals?

Just started 45mg a day, stopped my benzo intake and just mirtazapine for sleep. I get that brain buzz all the time