Depression Questions (Page 62)

Zoloft in mornings for hypersomnia or at night for insomnia?

My doc just changed me from Celexa to Zoloft because I have had anxiety pretty bad lately. He also gave me Xanax. I have been taking ambien at night for a few years now but still only sleep about 4 hours. When I read up on Zoloft, it said that it helps people with hypersomnia but it also says it... read more

Is it normal to have a lot of trouble getting up in the morning while on Effexor XR?

I have been on Effexor XR for about 9 months now. The side effects are, of course, horrendous. But these are most noticeable when I've missed a dose by a few hours. The thing is, sometimes when I have been taking my medication on time, I find it strangely difficult to get up in the mornings. Could... read more

Is citalopram the reason for rapid weight gain and being hungrier?

Ive been taking this medication for a little over a year, it seems like I've lost all my energy. Used to be so energetic always wanting to do everything and now I'm just a lazy couch potato. I have had a positive experience with no anger just happy all the time, but some what scared to leave house?

Night sweats and Sertraline?

I am 21 years old and about a month ago I started taking Sertraline 25mg twice a day. Last night I woke up drenched in sweat even though I sleep with the AC on and 2 fans in my room. This has happened before I was taking this medication, but last night was probably the worse. Could this be a side... read more

Did anyone else have extreme sickness when starting venlafaxine?

I've been on many anti depressants over the last 10 years but none have made me feel like this. After my first tablet of venlafaxine this morning I felt normal for the first hour then felt dizzy and sick, I eventually was sick and it really wasn't pleasant! Still feeling a bit sick now and I'm... read more

Anybody on Pristiq had muscle stiffness and chronic back pain?

Hi, I've been 200mg of Pristiq for major depression, when my dose was upped I noticed I was getting a very stiff, very sore middle back and this is now causing other skeletal and muscular pain elsewhere. Has anybody else experienced this? It's been good for my depression and consistency of work and... read more

5th day of citalopram... Is or has anyone experienced any side effects not listed?

I am on my 5th day of citalopram. I currently am taking 10mg but was prescribed 20mg, but the doctor told me I could take half so that is what I decided. I might just be paranoid and causing these problems myself but, I have noticed an increase in sex drive as well as strange bowel movements i.e.... read more

Can Ativan help cure derealization/depersonalization or make it worse?

my doctor told me to take Ativan and celexa together, and I'm not sure if it will help or not. I'm 14 and have been on medication before. i was taking fluvoxamine for a few years and just stopped because I didn't think I needed it anymore. and I guess one of the side effects of stoping was... read more

When does the insomnia from taking Lexapro disappear?

please help... Anybody. I'm going out of my mind, I need some hope.

How long after taking a vitamin will I start feeling effects?

I started taking b-12 1,000 UI and vitamin D3 1,000 UI 2 days ago for my anxiety and depression. When will the vitamins start getting in my system? Or will I even feel the effects?

Can I drink energy drinks with my medication?

I take Metoprolol SUCC ER at 50 MG once a day and Amitriptyline HCL at 25 MG once before I go to sleep... Is it safe to drink one energy drink every now and then? (I am fully aware that they aren't that good for you in the first place... )

Can I take two 10mg Prozacs instead of one 20mg Prozac?

I'm on 20mg Prozac/Fluoxetine for depression at the moment and I have run out. My next doctor's appointment is in a week. I have half a bottle of 10mg pills, is it okay to take two 10mgs?

Can you take trazadone 50mg and naproxen 500mg?

Sleep Issues with Abilify?

I feel as thought I am always EXTREMELY tired on abilify and I have only been taking it for a week. I cannot stay awake or focus or anything. Has this happened to anyone else? It's been hurting me class-wise (college student) and socially.

Zoloft am I normal? Will all the side effects go away?

I've been on Zoloft 6 days I feel hopeless I'm good one moment then panic the next should I stick it out I get confused its worse than before I started it but I got to do something I can't live with panic attack and scared all the time worry worry worry is all I do I feel like a disappointment I'm... read more