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Is it better to take the brand Lexapro or the generic Escitalopram?
I'm currently taking the generic Escitalopram 20mg (1 1/2 week so far) with 2mg of Risperdal. Nothing's happening. I read some reviews that the brand Lexapro is more effective than the generic. Should I have gotten the brand instead of the generic? Is the brand better than the generic?
Prozac (Fluoxetine) - Feeling 'unreal' after three days?
HI all :) I have Struggled with M.E., Severe times of depression, anxiety and Obsessive Thinking (OCD). After 3 cases of Serotnin Syndome/adverse drug reactions I was taken off my Sertraline and Amitriptyline. Reboxetine and Nortriptyline landed me in the Emergency department. So they slowly... read more
Zoloft - Can I split my 100 mg sertraline tablet?
My doctor up my dosage from 50mg to 100mg, I'm a little nervous on taken the whole 100 because of the side effects. Been on sertraline for 8 weeks-4 weeks 25 mg - 4 weeks 50mg and now starting 100 mg. first few days on25 I thought I was gonna lose it because of the added anxiety but the doc... read more
How long for Effexor XR to start working (read)? Do I need to increase dose or is it the wrong med?
Just some background: I was diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder (mainly social anxiety, moderate ocd) my freshman year in college and was put on Lexapro 20mg for about a year. It worked somewhat well but made me very lethargic and I always wondered if a different medication would be better. So... read more
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?
Help! Prozac & weight gain?
Please tell me there’s a light at the end of this tunnel. I started taking Prozac 3 years ago and have subsequently gained 60 pounds. I eat well and exercise regularly. Always have. Before Prozac, I never, ever struggled with my weight. I have been under the impression that Prozac was a... read more
I just started on Lamictal,feeling weird,is this normal?
I have bn diagnosed as hypo manic,also generalized anxiety disorder w depression and ocd ,and have, panic attacks as well as sleeping trouble,I have bn on Lexapro 20 mg,,, 1/2at am 1/2 at pm and lorezepam 1 mg.1 to 1 and 1/2 2 times a day,but after being on these meds for a yr still having anxiety... read more
Strange Side Effects of Zoloft?
Hi everyone, I was prescribed 75 mg of Zoloft 5 weeks ago for postpartum depression. Im having very strange symptoms since beginning this medicine and hope to find out what they are caused by.My doctor says these are normal side effects of Zoloft but i am still concerned.Since i began zoloft i have... read more
Abilify +ve effects except for restlessness and insomnia - what will happen if I increase my dose?
I am on the 10 mg/day dose. It has really improved my life lately by lifting my mood (was in major, apparently bipolar, depression) and decreasing my anxiety to where I can leave the house sometimes now (severe anxiety is apparently also caused by the bipolar). The only problem is it's really... read more
Does zoloft and/or amphetamines cause permanent memory loss?
I've been taking zoloft at 200mg for the past 5 years. Prior to that I was taking 100mg. I started taking it when I was in high school, and now I'm 29. On top of that, I'm a poster child for ADD. I started taking Ritalin and other similar medications when I was in third grade. About... read more
Bipolar Medications, PTSD Medications,OCT medications?
Hi, Im only new and just been diagnosed with Bipolar,OCD,PTSD Ive been give medication called Zoloft, and only been taking it for 2days.. Any advice or experience with Bipolar,OCD,PTSD, and any information on what types of medications work. What are the best medication for Bipolar? What are the... read more
Is Propranolol affecting my Venlafaxine?
I have a question about depression medications. I have had major depression (and OCD) for over 15 years, and most Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors weren't helping me. Then my doctor prescribed me Venlafaxine, and it's been the most helpful drug I have ever taken. Venlafaxine is a Serotonin... read more
I recently ran out of my prescription of Effexor 150 mg. I have been taking this med for 8 years.?
... My doctor retired, so now I have no way to get a prescription. I never knew about side effects until I started having them 4 days ago. Try attending school and not being to function is not much fun. Does anyone know any solution. No I don/t want therapy, been there, done that
Will zoloft stop intrusive thoughts?
i have always suffered from anxeity and probably slight ocd sympotoms but in the past two months it has taken an awful turn for the worse. My amazing life has turned into a everyday living turmoil. I have never expierenced this and im looking for support, i have had numerous intrusive thoughts in... read more
How effective is the Zoloft/Wellbutrin combo for OCD and depression?
Hi there! I was diagnosed with OCD when I was 8 (12 years ago) and have been pretty consistently on Zoloft with varying doses. This past year, I have begun to struggle more and more with depression and my OCD has been spiked because of this due to the nature of the depressed thoughts and my fear of... read more
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