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Anti-Depressants that doesn't cause weight gain or drowsiness?
Hello i was wondering if you guys had any recommendations i was on Celexa for 6 months and gained so much weight that my doctor switched it too Effexor XR in December 2016 it worked for a couple months but i started having too many side effects when my she upped my dose from 75mg to 150mg (blurred... read more
Abilify, Wellbutrin XL, and Lamictal?
Hello everyone. This is my first post here. I'm looking for some insight as far as what is normal when starting a new med. To avoid a terribly long story, I will say that I believe I'm being treated for bipolar 2. I have never experienced this before hence my confusion about the diagnosis.... read more
How long did it take for anyone to feel a change when you started taking Trintellix?
I’m starting to feel more calm and relaxed. I’m on my second week.
Switching from Paxil to Prozac?
My Paxil doesn't seem to work anymore. My agoraphobia is bad again. Bad depression and anxiety. My doctor is switching me to Prozac from Paxil without any tapering. I'm very scared because Paxil withdrawal is awful! Can anyone give me any advice please?
Mirtazapine - mirtazapine and weight gain?
Hi guys, how many pounds did you gain for taking mirtazapine approximately?
How well does Prozac ACTUALLY work?
Hey, I'm Maxine. I'm always angry and depressed. I've been told by multiple doctors that no-one should be as depressed as I am, ALL the time. I recently turned 14 years old on January 28th. I started out with Zoloft 10mg, it didn't seem to work, gradually over the year I was eventually was bumped... read more
Brintellix - Does anyone have problems with Insomnia on this med?
Has anyone experienced insomnia which stopped after a while again on this med? I have serious trouble with it and ask myself if it's going to stop on this med. I had no problems sleeping before the med. Thanks!
Mirtazapine - Hi. I'm due an increase in my dosage from 15mg to 30mg soon?
What is the best way to take it? Currently I am taking it before bed (it was helping me sleep but not so much now). Should I take the 30mg at night still or split it and take 15mg in the morning and at night. Many thanks
How does Seroquel react with Lamictal and Wellbutrin?
Hello all! I am 22 years old and have Bipolar I. I am currently taking 200mg Lamictal and 300mg Wellbutrin. I had been also taking 2.5mg Abilify but just went off of that to replace it with Seroquel. I just took 25mg for the first time last night and my psychiatrist is going to gradually increase... read more
Is it possible to safely consume alcohol while taking bupropion?
I will be celebrating my 21st birthday in about 4 months and was put on bupropion about a month ago. I am very aware of the risk of seizing when mixing alcohol and bupropion. I have found the new medication to be extremely helpful in improving my mental health but I also don't want to miss out on... read more
Trintellix - Headache side effects?
I have had four 10mg doses and have been in bed all weekend,with a headache. Not sure if this side effect will pass or if I should,call my doctor. Taking for MDD
Pristiq causing sweats and chills?
I'm on 150 mg Pristiq since 9 sep now exp chills and sweats at night and early morning. Also have sleep apnea and using cpap which I find very uncomfortable. My question, will an increase in dose make it better or worse? Also seeing a counsellor due for second visit this week. I'm feeling lousy... read more
Effexor and sex drive / libido?
I'm wondering what peoples' dose is on Effexor and how it affects you sex drive. I ask as I'm reading some, but not many, reports of (men's ?) sexual drive returning to a more normal state at doses of 225 mgs and above but can't find any study to back this up. Thank you
How long until Abilify works?
I have taken Abilify 5mg for bipolar depression for a week and feel so much better already! Does it really start working this quickly or is it a placebo effect?
If I take a low dose of Buspar in the morning will it still cause insomnia?
I just got prescribed Buspar for anxiety. I take Wellbutrin for depression because it has the least side effects. Unfortunately does nothing for my anxiety. I am supposed to take Buspar twice a day I took my first one around 6 pm ... only half. I haven't slept all night, not one minute. Now my... read more
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