Depression Questions (Page 89)

Can I take gabapentin and Lexapro together or do they interact?

Does Mavyret cause depression? Feedback please.

I am supposed to start Mavyret to treat my Hep C in a few weeks but am extremely scared that it will unmask my depression! I recently stopped taking my anxiety medicines (benzos) because they started to make me feel extremely depressed and hopeless. I am feeling much better now and do not want to... read more

Adderall/Sertraline - currently taking together?

Started out taking 200mg Sertraline daily for anxiety/depression. Just recently got on 10mg Adderall and now 20mg for ADHD. Started noticing upset stomach and headache as well as my heart feels like it is beating very fast. Is this normal. Don’t feel like I should be taking these medications at the ... read more

Venlafaxine - What dosage is everyone on?

Venlafaxine - what dosage does everyone take on Effexor XR? My depression is back somewhat and I'm already on 300 mg. I was fine for a while! Answers would really reassure me right now. Thanks in advance!

I can’t stand this. I am so done with depression and anxiety. It sucks. I have no one to talk to..

... but my counselor and he only sees me twice a month. It never ends. I can’t do this anymore. Sorry I just needed to rant.

Gabapentin I was just put on gabapentin for nerve pain. Will it cause anxiety? I already suffer from

... anxiety and depression and I don’t want anything else that is going to cause more issues. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Stopping Cymbalta/starting Pristiq proper protocol?

I am currently slowly tapering off Cymbalta by counting beads, 3-4% every 4 weeks, currently at about 17mg. My Doctor wants me to stop taking it and start taking Pristiq, another SNRI. I'm afraid of stopping the Cymbalta cold turkey for fear of withdrawal symptoms. I never intended on taking... read more

Fluoxetine - Does Prozac help with Ruminating ocd and intrusive thoughts?

So where do I start. I have been on citalopram for 7+ year and it worked wonders for my anxiety, ocd and intrusive thoughts. However I noticed it wasn’t working as well and I come of them, BIG mistake! For the last couple of months I have been experiencing intrusive thoughts from the moment I w... read more

Day 8 on sertraline. My mornings are the worst. Sometimes tapers off a little by early afternoon?

My first day on 50mg and I feel much worse again. I wake up after maybe 4 to 5 hours sleep, so jumpy, feel like I have drank 50 cups of coffee. Will I ever wake up feeling good and a little sleepy again? I am so scared that this won’t work?

Is it safe to take 5 mg of Flexeril 8 hours after taking 5 mg of Lexapro?

Sertraline - Does sertraline actually help?

I mean it could just be that you are having a good day.. I don't take any anti depressants and I feel good some days and bad at other times but its worse when I do take a anti depressant.. I can't rely on drugs to be happy when the pill stops working for me I try and get another and when do you... read more

Why am I not getting better with sertraline help?

I have been on sertraline just over 5 weeks I started on 50mg and went to 100mg two weeks ago, at the moment my anxiety is so so bad, constantly got a tight chest everyday and constant worry. I feel like this won’t ever go? Please can someone give me advice whether to stay on this medicine? Will I e... read more

Long term effects of taking citalopram?

I have been taking citalopram for 20 yrs, 10mg but for the past year 20mgs. I have been getting severe episodes of lightheadedness, vertigo, fatigue and headaches over the past few months. Also, my vision has declined rapidly and my depression is getting worse. Could this be a side effect of being... read more

2 weeks on Lexapro and I’m nervous?

I posted a week ago about starting Lexapro to help my anxiety and depression and insomnia issues. I’ve noticed some changes in my anxiety and I’m starting to feel less anxious during the day, but I still have some really terrible days too. I’m not able to sleep still right now without taking Ativan ... read more

Venlafaxine - worse before better?

I have been on 37.5mg of venlafaxine for 2 weeks now and honestly the past few days I feel worse. My depression is still not good, I am just wanting to sleep and sit on the couch. My anxiety is up and down still. I keep getting violent mood swings that are pretty bad. Is it to soon to expect... read more