Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Questions (Page 12)

Wellbutrin and Vyvanse side effects and how they "get along" together?

Hello! I am taking 150mg xr of Wellbutrin everyday and now my psych just added in Vyvanse 10mg (Super low dose?). My questions are: he said I we will probably increase the vyvanse next week, but won't need to too much because the Wellbutrin tends to give it a kick in the butt to begin with. 2nd-... read more

Sertraline- increased anxiety?

I’ve been taking sertraline for a little over a month now. Once it hit almost a month I noticed my anxiety had increased and depression. Same as intrusive thoughts and suicidal thoughts. It’s been on and off the past couple days. I also struggle with a shortness of breath that has been occurring for... read more

What is an alternative to clomipramine?

Is there an alternative medicine to clomipramine (Anafranil)? One that is stronger but pretty much does the same as clomipramine?

What is the best medicine for bipolar that does not cause weight gain?

I was put on mirtazapine 30 mg and gained 40 pounds in three months

Can I drink on sertraline?

I started taking 25mg of sertraline 8 days ago and can’t really get a clear answer on if you can drink on these things? I understand the next day might feel hungover etc. but will it make me faint/projectile vomit/fall asleep. I probably won’t drink until I’ve been on them a couple months but just c... read more

Sertraline brand change- side effects have returned?

I had been taking 50mg of Milpharm's sertraline last month and was doing really well and finally feeling like myself again. However, when I ordered the next month's prescription from Pharmacy2U they sent me a different brands (Teva) sertraline. Teva's tablets are bigger and blue, whereas the... read more

Can fluoxetine make you more anxious when you first start it & cause your mind to race?

I recently started taking fluoxetine 20mg after having a break from it & trying several different Ads, it seems to be making me feel worse at the moment very anxious & unable to sleep without my mind switching off! Been on them 10 days. Feel really worried.

I am on 320 mg of fluoxetine per day as advised by my doctor. Is this dosage too high?

Fluoxetine - Does Prozac help with Ruminating ocd and intrusive thoughts?

So where do I start. I have been on citalopram for 7+ year and it worked wonders for my anxiety, ocd and intrusive thoughts. However I noticed it wasn’t working as well and I come of them, BIG mistake! For the last couple of months I have been experiencing intrusive thoughts from the moment I w... read more

Should I stay on sertraline?

I had to turn to these tablets as a final resort to help myself. I'm 21 and suffer from awful anxiety to the point i cannot cope. I have been taken 25g as was told to for the first 5 days and I am only on day 3. But do feel like my anxiety will override these tablets as it's to powerful, I have a... read more

Sertraline - Does sertraline actually help?

I mean it could just be that you are having a good day.. I don't take any anti depressants and I feel good some days and bad at other times but its worse when I do take a anti depressant.. I can't rely on drugs to be happy when the pill stops working for me I try and get another and when do you... read more

Why am I not getting better with sertraline help?

I have been on sertraline just over 5 weeks I started on 50mg and went to 100mg two weeks ago, at the moment my anxiety is so so bad, constantly got a tight chest everyday and constant worry. I feel like this won’t ever go? Please can someone give me advice whether to stay on this medicine? Will I e... read more

Fluvoxamine - Does Luvox cause you to sweat more?

I have been on Luvox for almost 3 weeks now for panic/ anxiety disorder. I have been calmer since taking it but the past couple of nights I have been waking up with night sweats. I haven’t ever had night sweats. So I’m wondering if this is a side effect and if anyone else has had this problem? I sta... read more

How long does Zoloft take to work?

I have been on Zoloft for about 5 weeks and i have maybe seen a slight improvement in my anxiety but nothing major yet. I’m starting to lose hope. can anyone tell me how long it took for their Zoloft to start properly working? Thanks.

Going from 50mg sertraline to 100mg?

I was taking 50 mg of sertraline for a few months it took a couple of months to start working for my anxiety and pure ocd I felt like if I increased my dose it would help more but the first week taking it I’m awfull again should I go back to the 50mg my ocd is horrible crying constantly over the s... read more