Depression Questions (Page 93)

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Bupropion - Weaning off bupropion SR 75 mg?

I am taking 75 mg of bupropion every other day. Can I cut the pill if half and take 1/2 in morning and 1/2 at night?

How long does it take for Paxil increase to kick in. And should I start with 5 mg increases?

I have been on Paxil for 20 years. Dr changed my meds last year and I went into crisis. Back to Paxil. Now I am finding the 20 mg is causing some anxiety problems and depression. Need to increase

Struggling to focus or concentrate on venlafaxine?

I've been on Effexor XL 75 mg slow release for about six months for depression. Sertraline, citalopram, and mirtazapine never worked, but I'm better than I've ever been in my life now on venlafaxine and haven't had to up the dose. It's probably the most 'stable' I've ever been. My question is: does... read more

Does Auvelity increase sound sensitivity?

I am 50 years old, 115 pounds & female. I have a history of head injuries. I also take 150mg of trazodone & 2.5mg of valium once or twice daily. I have complex ptsd. I just re-started Auvelity at 1 tablet/day - rather than 2, which may have caused tremor, confusion, nausea & dizziness- but it's... read more

Safest SSRI or SNRI to use with Adderall??

I am currently seeking some advice concerning antidepressants. I am prescribed Pristiq but don't take it very often because I am also on Adderall. I'm afraid that they will interact and cause unwanted side effects. Is it OK to take the Pristiq with the Adderall in the morning? What is the safest... read more

Is there any interactions between Depakote, Lexapro, buspirone, and Klonopin?

My doctor has prescribed all these meds and I been trying to do some research but always come up with scary results and I already have anxiety. I was taking Lexapro and Klonopin at first and Depakote and buspirone was added on because the other two were helping some but not as effective. Does... read more

Combination of drugs or a drug to reduce weight gain?

I currently take 100 mg sertraline and 300 mg bupropion for major depression disorder and general anxiety disorder for years now. I have gained a lot of weight, is there another combination of drugs or drug that I can take to reduce the weight gain?

Does venlafaxine XR pull sodium from the blood?

My sodium has been running low for a few years, as well as potassium and chloride. I was hospitalized last year due to sodium being 127. The doctors say it's because of the antidepressant. I just turned 61 years.

Wellbutrin and side effects?

I am on day 2 of starting Wellbutrin XL, I also take Lexapro, Depakote and Buspirone. The Wellbutrin was added for depression, energy and the weight gain that Depakote is causing. I feel really weird on it. I'm feeling fatigue and confusion and an overall sick and flu like feeling. Is this normal... read more

What other depression med can be taken with venlafaxine?

Looking for something to help supplement the venlafaxine without interaction s

Recommended anxiety medication?

I have anxiety and depression but the medicine my doctor prescribed doesn't work

Is is best to take mirtazapine before or after sex?

Newly prescribed mirtazapine 15mg is it best to take mirtazapine before or after sex

Will sertraline eventually work?

I started on sertraline with 50mg the first week, then I was increased to 100mg for the past 3 weeks. I still have increased anxiety and increased depression as side effects. Sometimes I feel that we should have gone slower and stay on 50mg a bit longer before jumping on 100mg….. Now, what if I c... read more

Prozac 40 mg not working as well, should I go up on dose, or switch to new drug? I have already been

... on 14 different antidepressants.