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Better to cut my Depakote pills in half if I don't have enough? Or go a couple days without them?
I take 2 - 250mg pills of Depakote twice each morning and night (for Borderline Personality Disorder), and was horrified when I realized I somehow did not pack enough medication for my trip. I am literally in the middle of nowhere- over 3 hours to the closest pharmacy- and I still have 4 days left... read more
Do initial Zoloft/sertraline symptoms get worse before the getting better?
I’ve recently been diagnosed with PTSD and the depression/generalized anxiety that accompanies it. I’ve been on Zoloft for about a week and I’m experiencing mild side effects already. I had some nausea, some difficulty concentrating and feeling both antsy (difficult sitting still, slight tremors) an... read more
First time taking buspirone, what should I expect?
My doctor just prescribed me buspirone 7.5mg (1 and 1/2 5mg pills) 2x daily, and Xanax .5 mg as needed (I can only tolerate about a quarter of one of the Xanax if I wish to stay awake.) I am very underweight, (which we are also working on) so medications, particularly psychiatric meds, tend to hit... read more
Has anyone ever lost weight while taking mirtazapine?
I recently started taking mirtazapine but people say it causes weight gain. I wanted to ask if anyone has experienced weightloss?
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
How can you tell if your Klonopin is real or fake?
I have been taking benzos for years for PTSD and severe anxiety disorder. My doctor prescribed me 2mg Klonopin manufactured by Accord Pharmaceuticals, but it seems almost fake? I feel like I have to take more than one, when one would last me a whole day. How can I tell if it’s fake or not? It’s whi... read more
Sertraline - How bad is insomnia on Zoloft ?
Hi there just wondering how long the side effects of Zoloft “ insomnia “ and “sleepless “ nights last , recently diagnosed for PTSD am hesitant on starting this med I was previous on mirtazapine to help sleep as I am suffering badly at present Insomnia almost nightly . The Dr are aware this and pres... read more
Will mirtazapine help me to eat?
I’ve struggled with anxiety the last 5 years and had a horrible experience in the past with Zoloft so I’ve done CBT and therapy sessions up until now to manage however I started to have really bad panic attacks along with the anxiety about a month ago. I was eating 2 weeks ago and got choked when I ... read more
Trintellix 10mg is working for me but my mood is still down.Is it an option to up to 20mg?
I have MDD, PTSD, ADHD. Doctor prescribed me Trintellix 2 months ago in addition to Cymbalta 20mg/day,Zoloft 50mg/day. Trintellix worked to reduce anxiety, also (not intended purpose though) my mind became sharper a bit. But I am still in "lack of battery" mood. As I'm still prescribed other SNRI... 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
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.
What are alternatives to risperidone?
Is there an alternative to risperidone? My my daughter is bipolar & still hears voices in her head ☹️
ADHD and PTSD and anxiety?
Is it safe to use these 3 medications together? Vyvanse 70mg Intuniv 4mg Wellbutrin 300mg
Venlafaxine - I'm sure similar questions are asked all the time.
Thing is -- I'm getting conflicting info from my doctor and what I'm seeing ALL OVER the next concerning titration. Any experts or quasi-experts out there who can speak unto dose increases? Namely, how often should one titrate and by which increment? I'm currently at 150mg XR in the morning.... read more
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