Depression Questions (Page 91)

Lexapro for 8 years, need advice?

Has anyone been on Lexapro for years and is it still working for you? I have tried almost every antidepressant out there and Lexapro by far has been the best one. I have depression, anxiety and panic attacks. It has helped me regain my life but now I feel like it has either stopped working or I am... read more

Switching from Cymbalta to Pristiq?

I am going to switch from Cymbalta to Pristiq. I am wondering about others’ experiences doing this. How did you do it? Did you cross taper? I have taken 30 mgs less each day the last three days of Cymbalta. I am at 60/day right now and wondering if I can start with 25 mgs of Pristiq.

What are alternatives to risperidone?

Is there an alternative to risperidone? My my daughter is bipolar & still hears voices in her head ☹️

What anxiety/depression medications won’t give me emotional numbness?

I’ve tried Zoloft, Prozac, Celexa, Wellbutrin, Cymbalta and Pristiq. I experience emotional numbness with all of them. I have no empathy, loss of motivation, don’t care about things, hard time crying, etc. I had no emotions when my grandma passed away!! Something is wrong! I feel like a horrible mot... read more

Lamotrigine for depression?

Does lamotrigine works for clinical depression. If yes how long it takes to give results?.

Is it fine to masturbate if on medication of clonazepam and escitalopram along with propranolol?

This is my first time taking Sertraline 100mg?

I been having horrible anxiety attacks. I have never taken anxiety medication for depression medication the doctor recently recommended me Zoloft. I am a little scared to take it. i have never taken anything for anxiety. I am just scared to take it since i have stomach problems and gastritis. I am... read more

Effexor XR (venlafaxine) 225mg?

My doctor has just increased my Effexor XR (venlafaxine) to 225mg, I find that every time there is a increase I suffer more anxiety and agitation,Is this normally what happens when this drug is increased. Any feedback would be really helpful. Thanks

Escitalopram - Did the company changed the formula for this pills since they changed the shape?

I am very sleepy since the company changed the shape from oval to round. Did they change the formula?

Lamotrigine - when will extreme panic and anxiety get better?

I have been struggling with extreme (mainly) anxiety and anxiety-related depression. I started taking Lamictal last night and woke up this morning feeling less tired but more anxious. My heart has been pounding really hard today and I haven’t even had any caffeine. Has this happened before to any o... read more

ADHD and PTSD and anxiety?

Is it safe to use these 3 medications together? Vyvanse 70mg Intuniv 4mg Wellbutrin 300mg

Week 5 of 50mg of Pristiq?

Currently on 50 mg of Pristiq. started sep 11 on 25 then sep 18 moved up to 50... going into week 5 and my anxiety is awful! I had some good weeks and ups and downs, and heard that it can take up to 6-8 weeks... any one experience this? Should I change meds? Have a dr appt at 130

Lexapro side effect on eye sight?

Does anyone experience eye sight problem being on Lexapro? Blurred, double vision, flicking sensation when look at computer screen. One eye is less vision than another. If you do have this side effects, how long did it last?

Anyone else on sertraline - 300mg?

Anyone else on 300mg sertraline as specially prescribed by psychiatrist in UK?

Best antidepressant to use when on Eliquis?

When a person is on Eliquis (Apixaban) what is the safest antidepressant? My friend is suffering from depression following a recent stroke and has been on Apixaban for several years due to a previous blood clot in his leg. His doctor prescribed Effexor, but I have heard that shouldn’t be used with a... read more