Major Depressive Disorder Questions (Page 12)

Any success stories on Lexapro 2.5mg?

4 weeks on Lexapro, no change. Advice?

I have now been on 10 mg of Lexapro for 4 weeks and I’m still having some really hard days where I just cry all day, my head feels heavy and foggy, I’m anxious about everything and it’s hard for me to function. I have some good days as well where I feel great, but then the rough days come and I just... read more

Vraylay vs Abilify - how do they compare?

I was recently prescribed Vraylar but I was leaning more towards Abilify. Which medication is better? How are they different? Any information would help!

Did Lexapro cause weight gain?

Lexapro has worked for me but the only problem I had was weight gain. I gain 85 pounds but since I have been of Lexapro I have lost 30 pounds. My anxiety has been bad and I’m really considering going back on it. I’m way more active then when I was on it. Does anybody have tips for Weight loss while ... read more

Are tremors common with people on depakote, Paxil, guanfacine, Buspar, Seroquel, haloperidol...

... clonazepam, propranolol, metformin, pantoprazole, buspirone? And why would someone be on this many meds?

How many medicine combos is everyone on?

Does anyone else take several medicines? I take olanzapine, Wellbutrin, Buspar, Depakote, and Lexapro.

How do I titrate (taper off) bupropion, escitalopram, gabapentin and buspirone?

Anyone else starting Remeron - getting awful muscle aches?

I was on remeron for about 2 years, then stopped for about a year. Just went back on it. Second day now and my muscles are aching like crazy (especially my legs and neck/shoulder muscles) My back seemed to be in spasm, but when I took 15mg of diazepam at least my back feels more relaxed. Anyone... read more

Is there a Similar med to Abilify that weight gain may not be an issue? I take for depression?

I take it for depression and have been on it for 4 weeks. I have been dieting but since going on Abilify I cannont lose and have even gained weight.

Does mirtazapine cause sweating?

I have been given 30 mg tabs for PTSD, major depression, bipolar ism anxiety and insomnia. I saw one persons comment that the drug made then sweat profusely. Is this a common occurrence?

Adding a med to cymbalta?

I love love love cymbalta and have been on for 4.5 years for clinical depression and GAD however I started nursing school 3 months ago and I a starting to feel anxious. It's normal I know but I do not want it to manifest itself. Started cymbalta at 60m and bumped it up to 120mg right before I... read more

I just started taking Paxil and I'm restless, jittery and my mind can't focus on anything?

I just started taking Paxil and I can't sleep. I'm extremely restless and jittery. I have been feeling light headed and dizzy every time I yawn, which is about 5 times per minute. I can't focus on anything and feel a great amount of adrenaline rushing through my body but don't have the will power... read more

Did anyone else have extreme sickness when starting venlafaxine?

I've been on many anti depressants over the last 10 years but none have made me feel like this. After my first tablet of venlafaxine this morning I felt normal for the first hour then felt dizzy and sick, I eventually was sick and it really wasn't pleasant! Still feeling a bit sick now and I'm... read more

Can I take two 10mg Prozacs instead of one 20mg Prozac?

I'm on 20mg Prozac/Fluoxetine for depression at the moment and I have run out. My next doctor's appointment is in a week. I have half a bottle of 10mg pills, is it okay to take two 10mgs?

Zoloft am I normal? Will all the side effects go away?

I've been on Zoloft 6 days I feel hopeless I'm good one moment then panic the next should I stick it out I get confused its worse than before I started it but I got to do something I can't live with panic attack and scared all the time worry worry worry is all I do I feel like a disappointment I'm... read more