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Buspar, is the first week the easy one?
I started taking Buspar about 1 week ago today. My psychiatrist said I am very sensitive to medications so she started me on a very low dose. I started taking 2.5 mg once in the mornings, the first 5 days I felt on top of the world! Then she told me I could add a second dose in the afternoon.... read more
Is is OK to take atomoxetine 18mg with Vraylar 3mg?
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 1 on August 2020. I am taken Vraylar 3mg but I can't concentrate in school or work and my psychiatrist prescribed atomoxetine 18mg to help with my concentration and complete my work, but I read in an article that atomoxetine is not good for bipolar... read more
Take 60 mg of mirtazapine per day?
I am taking 30 mg of mirtazapine per day. My psychiatrist wants to increase my dose to 60 mg. On the package insert of the drug it is written that the maximum dose is 45mg. I am afraid to take 60mg; Is there a reason why the instructions say that the maximum dose is 45 mg? Thank you
Escitalopram - 6 Weeks on Lexapro and I'm not sure if it's helping?
When I started Lexapro for my GAD I had a lot of side effects the first ten days which my psychiatrist said was a good sign as it meant the drug would most likely work for my body. Now that I have taken it for 6 weeks I feel like I have a more laid back attitude which resulted in a lot of missing... read more
How long after taking Zoloft does the brainfog go away?
Hello, I have been taking Zoloft for about two years (50mg/day). Three months ago my psychiatrist and I decided to stop the treatment. At first I went to 25mg a day, then every other day after a while and now it's been three weeks since I've been taking it at all. While taking Zoloft, I... read more
Is Gabapentin effective as a mood stabilizer?
My psychiatrist recently put me on Gabapentin for as a mood stabilizer/ to address anxiety and depression ( we're exploring a possible Bipolar II diagnosis as well). I'm not taking any other meds and have had negative reactions to several SSRIs. What have people's experiences been... read more
Mirtazapine - Sertraline+ mirtazapine combo?
I stopped feeling benefits of Sertraline after 10 good years & my psychiatrist added 7.5mg Mirtazapine. Started to sleep well, even felt less anxious & depressed, after 10 days started to feel bad again, so he upped dose to 15mg. Within 2 days felt much better, but now feelng a bit anxious... read more
On 0.5mg Xanax once daily for 30 years-?
The doctor who prescribed Xanax to me for so long is retiring and the new doctor will not prescribe Xanax. She said I'd have to go to a psychiatrist and explain to him my situation. She wants to put me on Buspar. I am thinking of tapering off and not taking either. I am taking the whole 0.5mg... read more
How long until Remeron / mirtazapine helped with your anxiety?
I have tried so many SSRI's with no luck and horrible side effects. My psychiatrist started me on mirtazapine. 15mg first week and 30mg second week. I am on day 15. I take this at night. First week I was super tired and had extreme dizziness. Then followed with intense headaches. Those have... read more
Namenda - Memantine - I was given this medication recently by my psychiatrist for off label use.
What an absolutely horrific last two days had a horrible adverse reaction to an anxiety med which caused me to have some of the absolute worst anxiety! As well as numerous other side less severe side effects. My heart rate was as high as 135 at times. Paiged doctor she immediately had me stop med... read more
Is it normal to go from 15 mg of Lexapro to 20 mg of Lexapro I’ve been taking 15mg and went off?
I am now on 15 mg after being off of it for 15 days is it going to take the full 6 to 8 weeks again to see the full affects my psychiatrist wants me to try Pregablin 25 mg twice a day I’m a little afraid to go to that medicine. I’ve never heard of it. I’m very sensitive to meds... read more
Wellbutrin side effects? Are these normal?
I am a 41-year-old male currently experiencing a major relapse in OCD and Depression. Because it was such a long wait to see a psychiatrist, my family doctor prescribed me Wellbutrin for the depression (feeling hopeless, and suicidal ideations). Today is two weeks since I started and I would like... read more
Does is safe to take buspar with mirtazapine?
Greetings, today I had an appointment with the psychiatrist and he prescribed buspar 5mg twice a day for anxiety, but it worries me because I take 15mg of mirtazapine and 2mg of lorazepam to sleep and it appeared to me on the Internet that it is not good to mix buspar with mirtazapine. Is it safe... read more
I'd like to stop taking clomipramine?
I'd like to stop this medicine. I'm on 25mg for 5 weeks and getting nothing from it. I tried going up to 50 and the side effects were too much. Do I need to taper or can I just stop? My psychiatrist wants me to stay on it, so she won't give me advice on this. I went to another psyc... read more
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