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Took Lexapro for 2 days HELP?
I have had mild anxiety for about 10 years that I was able to handle without medication. about five years ago it got worse so I went to a doctor and was put on Prozac 10 mg. I took that for a few months and didn’t notice much results so stopped taking it. Recently my anxiety has increased a lot so I... read more
Adderall 6 to 8 months causing skin to secrete blackheads non-stop. Nothing works. Please help?
Been taking Adderall 6 to 8 months now. On one hand it's been extremely positive for me I was able to stop taking 4 medications lithium and prozac I had been on many years for debilitating depression and they really never worked. Latuda was the last prescription for bipolar disorder and then I was... read more
How can I convince my dr to up my dosage of Lexapro 20mg, or change from Lexapro to soemthing else?
I've been on these medications for about 8 weeks, I'm finding that the 20mg isn't helping with my anxiety or depression and have asked numerous times for an increase by my dr dismisses my claims and says 20mg is enough and that psycho therapy will be more beneficial for me then increasing the dose.... read more
Why does my Vyvanse make me so tired?
I am on 50 mg of Vyvanse at the moment and I work a busy schedule. I am a 37 year old who is new to these types of medications. I started on Strattera and switched to Vyvanse. I take the medication very early in the morning because I work from 6-3. I usually take the meds about 5:30 am and it takes... read more
Omeprazole vs famotidine for irritable bowl syndrome?
I was prescribed omeprazole not too long ago from my primary doctor. I have ibs. Just last night I went to the er for diarrhea, stomach discomfort, and other issues not related. One medication I was prescribed is famotidine. Which medication would work better for my irritable bowl syndrome. After... read more
Does Focalin make you tired?
I have depression and ADHD and have been trying to find a good combination of medications to treat the two. Most recently I have been taking Wellbutrin XL and Focalin XR I just added the Focalin about two months ago. While I am already tired to begin with because of the depression, I have felt more... read more
Effects of tapering off Zoloft?
So far I am only 4 days into tapering off of my Zoloft from 200mg to 150mg. I have been taking this medication for over 10 years and even though I am only tapered down by 50mg my anxiety feels like it’s heightened more than normal. I have now had problems sleeping, shortness of breath, and racing h... read more
Is it safe to drink alcohol while on tramadol and Zoloft?
I currently take 400mg of tramadol and 50mg of Zoloft daily. Is it safe to do shots while taking these medicines? I hate the thought that I would have to completely give up alcohol and stay at home while my friends are out partying. How dangerous would it be to have several drinks of alcohol while... read more
Clonazepam by Teva vs. Accord?
I have generalized dystonia, there is no cure for this disease, only medications that may make it more tolerable. Clonazepam, which I used to get ,made by Teva. Accord has acquired this company , their drugs are made in China. About 2 months ago I noticed it was no longer working,I looked at the... read more
Going from 25mg to 50mg Zoloft dose?
I have taken 25mg of Zoloft for a little over a month and my doctor says that since she sees slight improvement that she wants to up it to 50. I hate medication side effects and had bad nausea when first starting the 25. I’m nervous to up the dosage because I don’t want my anxiety to get even worse ... read more
I forgot to take my Cymbalta 4 days in a row because I have had the flu. What are the side effects?
I’ve had the stomach flu since Tuesday night and it is now Sunday. Today I realized that I have completely forgot to take my Cymbalta (the only medication I take in the mornings) since I’ve been sick. I’ve been extremely emotional (as if I am on my period, but I am not) and extremely anxious. I also... read more
How long until Buspar starts working?
I was recently prescribed Buspar (buspirone) for extreme anxiety and panic attacks. I have now been taking the medication in 5mg tablets 3 times daily (once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once at bedtime) for 19 days and I have yet to notice any effect. I am still struggling with... read more
Does anybody feel worse since taking the Epclusa?
I feel like im dying everyday its funny before i started i wanted to research on the pill and i tried searching this medication to see the side effects and there was nothing bad about it and i was very scared to try it, but i had chronic hepatitis C for over 20 yrs so i was anxious to get rid of it... read more
Trulicity - How do I stop the side effects of Trulicity? My doctor put me on 1.25mg once a week.
I have only taken one time and have been sick going on 6 days. I'm not going to keep taking medication. Is there anyway to stop the side effects ? How long will one dose keep me sick with terrible nausea and vomiting can't eat? What, if anything, can stop the medication from making me very sick? I... read more
Is it common to lose weight with Effexor ?
I’m on my 5th month with Effexor , doing really good after going through a very hard time at the beginning, adjusting to the medication was no fun but I was able to manage it . Anyway, I have lost about 15 -20 pounds since I stopped lexapro and started Effexor . Has anybody else experienced this ? I... read more