Depression Questions (Page 90)

I started taking Cymbalta 3 years ago when my grandson died. At first it helped but, I started to...

... have symptoms of depression and my doctor would raise the dose, until I was on 120mg which I’ve been on for quite sometime ( I still had depression and cried all the time). This doctor also prescribes pain medications and I wanted to quit taking them. I decided to quit using these drugs so I w... read more

TEVA changed the shape of their 100mg trazodone and now it cause me sleep problem?

1. Talking to TEVA about this has not been helpful. 2. I take 200mg of TEVA trazodone at bedtime and it has always helped me sleep. 3. Now TEVA has changed their 100mg trazodone to make it flatter. 4. I take the same 200mg of the new tablet and I have restless sleep and wild dreams. 5. I have to... read more

Is ringing in ears a common side effect of Lexapro?

I've been on Lexapro for 3 weeks now. First 2 weeks was on 5mg then increased to 10mg. Since increasing to 10mg (7 days now) I have noticed more anxiety, constant ringing in ears and major lack of motivation. I just want to lay in bed all day

Escitalopram - Has anyone used lexapro and cannabis?

I recently started taking lexapro and I know it takes a few weeks until it works has anyone been on lexapro and took cannabis or is it a bad interaction? I am reaching out to my provider about this but I have not got a call back so thought it was worth a try to ask?

Mirtazapine - Has anyone had problems increasing Remeron to 30mgs?

I’m on 22 1/2 now

How long does Zoloft take to work?

I have been on Zoloft for about 5 weeks and i have maybe seen a slight improvement in my anxiety but nothing major yet. I’m starting to lose hope. can anyone tell me how long it took for their Zoloft to start properly working? Thanks.

Zoloft - How effective is this medication on GAD?

5 months ago i had a mini stroke and even though I didn't suffer any physical damage I've been suffering severe anxiety and depression my Dr started me with Lexapro didn't do a thing now she switch me to Zoloft 50 mg I've been on it for 2 weeks haven't seen any changes except i get a little sleepy... read more

What is the lowest dose of Escitalopram that has helped you?

Sertraline medication does it work?

Been on sertraline 50mg for depression and also suffering with bad anxiety / panic attacks been on them for a week and things have still got no better I believe since started taking these my panic attacks and anxiety have felt like constant attacks it has got so bad but was told by my doctor things... read more

Please advise on medication mix and interactions?

Duloxetine 90mgs daily. Ritalin SR 60mgs daily, clonazepam 3mgs daily and Norgesic 35mgs 2 tablets 3 times a day I'm worried !!!

Does lithium help with unipolar depression -- anybody?

I'm about to start this to augment my other meds (lexapro, remeron, benzo). I just hope that it helps with depression, not just stopping manic episodes (because I don't have them). I do sort of "cycle" - I have a good day, a bad day, a good day, a bad day. Mind you the "good days" are not great,... read more

Lamotrigine - Crying, Nightmares on Lamtrogine?

I have been taking lamotrigine 25mg for five days as treatment for Bipolar II. I am also on Lithium 1000mg and have been since 2018/19. I have noticed drowsiness, which I was warned about, but also extreme sensitivity/ crying over something as little as a TikTok video (I don't usually cry... read more

Sertraline - sertraline 50mg side effects?

I’ve been prescribed 50mg sertraline I’m 20 years old for anxiety. I’m on day 4. My breathing’s been bad, shakes, head feels werid, headache, hot flashes, pure fear. It’s awful. Is all of this normal? The head feeling is werid and freaking me out

Does escitalopram cause weight gain?

I have recently been prescribed 5mg escitalopram as my anxiety and depression is at its worst but my only problem is really don’t want to gain weight as I am struggling with it.

Why am I depressed and fatigued?

I have been on 150 mg of Zoloft for many years. I’m at the highest dose and I need help. I am depressed and fatigued and don’t do anything but lay around. I’m afraid a doctor won’t understand my needs. My doctor retired.