Major Depressive Disorder Questions (Page 14)

Switching from Effexor to lexapro - need advice ?

My doctor wants to switch me from 75 mg of Effexor to 10 mg of lexapro. I have more anxiety than depression and he thinks lexapro will be better. He told me just to take them at the same time and then after a few weeks stop taking Effexor. Seems not right... I'm thinking I'll do every other day for... read more

Generic Wellbutrin SR - which is more like brand? "Sandoz" Bupropion SR or "Mylan" Bupropion SR?

Asking for recent personal experiences with these two generics of the Brand name Wellbutrin SR - if anyone is getting effective relief with one or the other? Does anyone have as good success with the generic as they did when insurance covered brand name? If so, which generic? Thanks in advance for... read more

Can antidepressants cause tremors? I am on bupropion, Effexor, propranolol?

I take bupropion and Effexor and together in the morning. Also I take propranolol in am. Could this combination cause internal tremors? I feel like this often, sometimes late in the day. Propranolol is supposed to stop tremors. Very confusing!

Will adding 30mg Buspar help 150mg Effexor XR treat my depression?

I currently take 150mg Effexor XR for depression, GAD, and panic disorder. Today my doctor added 10mg Buspar 3x a day, as well as 5mg Lexapro (he said it’ll help the anxiety). My depression has been really bad lately and I read on multiple websites that Buspar can help antidepressants fight d... read more

Has anyone had success on 25mg Zoloft?

Hi, I started 25mg Zoloft about 2 months ago, after the first month I increased it to 37.5mg- I’m beyond exhausted. Just saw my doc who recommended going back down to 25mg as I’m very sensitive to ALL psych meds. I did see improvement on the 25mg. Has anyone else had this low dose help depression? I... read more

Increase in Wellbutrin XL side effects?

My doc recently raised my dosage of Wellbutrin XL from 300mg to 450mg daily. I haven't felt right since the increase 18 days ago, slight headache daily, sticky stomach sometimes, anxiety, depression. Has anyone else experienced this upon a dosage increase? If so, how long did it take you to adjust?... read more

Taking Trintellix for three weeks?

I have been on Trintellix for 3 weeks and am not sure if I should continue. This drug makes me feel, nauseas, spaced out, itchy and I have very soft motions bordering on diarrhoea. I haven't had a continuous nights sleep for over two weeks. I am due to see my GP on Wednesday but I am thinking of... read more

Anyone take Latuda in addition to Effexor or any antidepressant and you are not schizophrenic?

Or bipolar? I have treatment resistant MDD and anxiety and was prescribed the Latuda. I am feeling very irritable and more anxious ... on 10 mg. Any thoughts ?

When does the diarrhea go away with Viibryd?

I’ve been on Viibryd for a week now. Just started 20 mg today. The diarrhea is painful. Does anyone have this going on ? From day 1, the diarrhea has been bad. I have to take ibuprofen for the pain. The drug is working for depression and anxiety but the physical side effects are so bad. Help

Should I increase my Lexapro dose?

I’ve been on 10 mg of Lexapro for 12 days now. I’m supposed to see my doctor in another ~2 weeks. I’m feeling better than I was before I started back on Lexapro (I was on it years ago), but I’m still not feeling great. Still pretty darn depressed and generally anxious a lot of the time. I’m grateful... read more

Augmenting Zoloft with Wellbutrin?

I wanted to see if anyone has some insight on adding Wellbutrin to Zoloft. I’ve heard mostly good things about this. I’ll start off by saying that I’ve been on Zoloft for exactly 3 years, and last spring (2018) I decided to titrate down from my maintanence dose of 150mg, to 100mg, to 75mg, then to... read more

Zoloft increasing dosage, is it the same side effects as starting the medication?

I’ve been on Zoloft before, 100mg and it worked really well for me. Eliminated my anxiety and depression. After two years the doctor decided to wean me of to 50mg and I’ve been on 50mg for six months. However I recently had a fall back and my anxiety and depression got really bad to the point were I... read more

Can you cut Trintellix in half?

Has anyone gained a lot of weight on Lexapro?

I have gained 45lbs in a year from lexapro. I tried to go to wellbutrin but experienced depression and irritability and irate moments. did anyone go from lexapro to another drug that helped them the same way without the weight gain ?

Cymbalta side effects at day 11?

I started Cymbalta 30mg after taking Viibryd for almost a month. Doctor told me not to wean off Viibryd and just to start Cymbalta the next day. The first 10 days were great and now I have a bad headache and brain fog and anxiety has gotten worse. Any ideas??