Depression Questions (Page 88)

S-Adenosylmethionine - Can Sam-E and valerian be mixed?

I'm leaving St. John's Wort because the sun is getting stronger and I'm too light sensitive. Instead I'll be going back to Sam-E, but I take Valerian Root at night to sleep. Can they be used on the same day?. Thanks.

Will mirtazapine help me to eat?

I’ve struggled with anxiety the last 5 years and had a horrible experience in the past with Zoloft so I’ve done CBT and therapy sessions up until now to manage however I started to have really bad panic attacks along with the anxiety about a month ago. I was eating 2 weeks ago and got choked when I ... read more

How to reduce clonazepam dosage?

I’d like to reduce clonazepam. I’ve been taking it 0.25mg 2x/day for about 3 1/2 months while also taking Mirtazapine at night (up to 30 mg for 12 days. If I’m outside working off my Cortisol, I find my anxiety lessen. Would it be OK to take the clonazepam, as needed, or do I need to titrate? Today ... read more

Hey everyone! I’m new here, need some help. I’m 26 and started Paxil about 5 years ago.

... I went to the doctor for always feeling light headed and dizzy and he got me on Paxil. It started to work and I never questioned what it was or researched it at all, just trusted the doctor. Well, 5 years later I’m in a much better place mentally, physically, and emotionally. I grew a passion f... read more

Lexapro - My brain is so sensitive. Bad experience when on Seroquel.

Stopped abruptly after 5 weeks?

Can you take Wellbutrin XL and Cymbalta together?

Looking for information on taking these two medications together. I have really bad anxiety and some depression at times. I’ve taken Prozac with Wellbutrin in the past to help with side effects.

Sertraline - taking 100mg of Steraline?

I have been in 100mg of steraline (Zoloft) for 3 months but I had to stop taking it because I was on a birth control that made me incredibly sick for 3 weeks before my weird. I had just taken one last night and woke up this morning feeling very nauseous, shaky, getting cold chills and having slight... read more

Can I take modafinil and Lexapro at the same time!?

Can I use Lexapro and take modafinil for the tiredness that the Lexapro causes?

Should I continue escitalopram or Lexapro?

I was diagnosed with quiet borderline personality disorder (quiet BPD) just this past Tuesday, I started 10 mg of Lexapro this past Tuesday as well, and basically day 3, so last night I was filled with anxiety it felt like there was no escape I soon could not fall asleep because it felt as if my... read more

I was on lithium 1000 mg put on Depakote inpatient for no reasons?

I am currently on Depakote which know it's been 6 years I am taking 1000 it's not working any more! I need lithium, I was inpatient with a conservative shrink that had 35 patients at the time. The guy was terrible he takes me off lithium puts me on Depakote I don't think it ever help me. I am... read more

I am on 320 mg of fluoxetine per day as advised by my doctor. Is this dosage too high?

Prozac - first time taking this antidepressant?

I have just started Prozac 20mg. Can anyone tell me about this antidepressant? I am getting anxiety. I can’t stay in bed and I feel restless. I don’t know if this is a side effect of Prozac or not? How long does Prozac take to work?

Safe dosage amounts for tramadol and Xanax?

I’m taking Xanax 2mg per day for anxiety. I have MDD, and have tried 20 different antidepressants. I want to ask my doctor to put me on tramadol to raise my dopamine, and I wonder how much I can take without a dangerous combination. Can I take 50 mg of Tramadol and 2 mg of Xanax without a major p... read more

Question about Lamictal?

I have been on Lamictal for a week now. My body reacts not so well to anything new so I have to start on half of the 25mg for a few days to introduce it. I didn't have any side effects but I took a 25mg today at 7am and just now at 530pm I'm feeling nauseous... is this normal? I'm working up to... read more

Desvenlafaxine - Pronounced heartbeat and slight increase in rate on Pristiq?

I've been taking desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) 25 mg per day for just over 4 weeks. Persistent side effects include slightly increased heart rate with a more pronounced beat. I wouldn't call it pounding, but I'm aware of it. Last night It sped up extremely fast for about 6 to 8 beats and then slowed. I... read more