Depression Questions (Page 87)

What is the best medicine for bipolar that does not cause weight gain?

I was put on mirtazapine 30 mg and gained 40 pounds in three months

I'm having mood problems at 5 weeks on sertraline. Is this normal?

My psychiatrist recently increased the dosage on my sertraline. The dosage was changed from 100mg to 150mg. While my thoughts have improved, my mood has become unstable. For the last few days, my mood was okay when I got up, but came crashing down later at night. It was so bad that I felt like I... read more

Should I taper off Wellbutrin?

I recently stopped taking Wellbutrin 150mg SR and am experiencing depression symptoms, which I know is common side effect to stopping. My question is: I only took 1 dose of Wellbutrin for 3 days and stopped because I was experiencing more obsessive thoughts (I have OCD). Should I still taper off... read more

Lexapro and disturbed sleep?

Been on 2.5 mg past one year. Now and then, it feels like old anxiety and depression seem to stick their heads out. My doctor suggested 10 mg but OK with me taking smaller quantity as long as I watch the symptoms out. Asking the community here: - anyone started low and increased it? - I notice... read more

Amitriptyline - Has anyone taken amitriptyline with fluoxetine?

I’m on 40mg of fluoxetine daily (supposed to be 60mg but managing on 40) for anxiety and depression but struggle quite regularly with muscle spasms during the night so doctor has put me on 10mg daily of amitriptyline at night time to help stop the muscle spasms but as I said I struggle with anxiety ... read more

Sleep problems with sertraline?

I am currently taking 50mg sertraline for anxiety and depression, found my sleeping pattern ruined over the last few months, not sure if its to do with the national lockdown and having my business closed or the medication, has anyone else had the same problems?

Starting Spravato in a week or two - PLEASE NO negative stuff, but any helpful info appreciated?

if it did not work for you no need to share that with me, however, if it did work and/or you found things that made the experience better please feel free to share.

Anyone else take metoprolol succinate ER and wellbutrin XL together?

I have been on Wellbutrin XL 300 mg for many years for depression /GAD. I was recently prescribed metoprolol succinate ER 25 mg to hopefully calm my system down and decrease the physical effects of my GAD, elevated heart rate and elevated blood pressure. There is an interaction that popped up... read more

What drug to take with bupropion to help?

I need to know the names of drugs I can take with bupropion to help decrease depression

Escitalopram - Week 2 worse than Week 1?

I'm a 33 year old male who's been struggling with anxiety/depression/insomnia for the past month. I tried bupropion but that seemed to make my anxiety/insomnia worse! I switched to escitalopram 12 days ago. My doctor told me to start with 5mg for the first two days, then up it to 10mg. Aside from... read more

Does Lexapro make you feel worse before better?

I have been on Lexapro 10mg. for 17 days. The first 10 days I started to feel a little better. was sleeping better depression and anxiety not as bad. on day 11 I started feeling depressed again, anxiety is coming back and not sleeping as well. Should I give it more time to get me feeling better or... read more

Is it safe to take amitriptyline while on levothyroxine?

How soon after taking Abilify can I take tramadol?

I am aware of the Major Interaction between the 2 drugs however my doctor has prescribed both to me. I am going to consult with my doctor.

Does panic come and go when starting Lexapro?

I started 5 mg of Lexapro for one week and then moved up to 10 mg. I’ve been at that dose for 9 days. I have severe anxiety and depression. I had some pretty brutal nocturnal panic attacks that got worse when I increased the dose. I think they are slowing down but I had a really bad attack at 6 am t... read more

How long after stopping amlodipine will I start to feel back to normal?

Stopped amlodipine 21 days ago and still have anxiety and low mood. I stopped this drug because of side effects i.e. really bad twitching, frequent passing urine at night and low mood (depression symptoms). I still feel not like myself. I am a 70 year old male. Thanks