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Can high doses of Seroquel effect a man's ability to "forgive me" get it up?
Hello everyone! My fiance is having trouble when we are intimate. He can get an erection but it's hard to keep it that way and sometimes he goes flaccid. He told me his psychiatrist has him on a lethal dose of Seroquel. Even when he tries to self soothe he can't reach orgasm. Please help! Sorry if... read more
How fast after stopping an antidepressant does weight gain stop?
I was taking Zyprexa and Remeron for 6 months and gained a lot of weight. I’m now stopping the medication safely with a psychiatrist and I was wondering how fast you lose the weight you gained? Or do you lose it?
Dextroamphetamine 20mg by Mallinckrodt Pharm are making me sick.
I recently moved back to mi and had to change my psychiatrist, long story short I filled my Adderall prescription at rite aid (instead) and was given instead of my generic amphetamine salts I was used to for years I was instead given something called dextroamphetamine and the manufacturer is... read more
Side effects for lamotrigine?
I been through the psychiatry for years and got several diagnoses wrong obviously. I've tried almost every med. All SSRI's which only makes me worse. My latest diagnosis is bipolar 2 which I really feel like is the right call. I've been on mirtazapine for almost a year and it has really helped me... read more
Seroquel causing akathisia?
I recently posted a question about agitation and it was confirmed that Seroquel can cause agitation. I spoke with my psychiatrist about this yesterday. He is treating me with a Beta Blocker (I also have Tachycardia). He has also recommended I get off the Seroquel. He believes the agitation may be a... read more
Lamotrigine - Lamictal question? Take it in am/pm?
I'm getting ready to get back on celexa which helped with PMDD years ago, but my new Psychiatrist wants me to take lamictal with it. Should I take it at night? Everything seems to make me tired. I am 50 years old and also had a partial hysterectomy in October 2020 so I know I'm hormonal. I also... read more
Benign heart arrhythmia and Vyvanse,
My psychiatrist prescribed me Vyvanse, but with a quick look on the web you find information about the risks of taking this drug if you have heart problems. I have a benign heart arrhythmia and I wanted to discuss that matter with my doctor, but she responded that this is not urgent and we will... read more
Duloxetine 30 mg just wanting some advice or past experiences?
Hi, I’ve been on duloxetine 30 mg for just over a week now which I take in the morning. I’m also taking mirtazapine 15mg at night as my psychiatrist is tapering me off mirtazapine after taking it for a couple of years. I have suffered from major depressive disorder for about 3 years now, well tha... read more
Is desvenlafaxine safe to cut?
I've started taking this medication this week, but I have dysphagia so I asked my psychiatrist if I can cut it or split it to swallow it since I struggle, he said it was safe. But when I Googled details about the medication people say it's not recommended to do so, and that it's a risky procedure.... read more
Had a breakdown 5months ago and suffer severe depression and anxiety?
My psychiatrist has me on Seroquel XR 100mg 3 times a day, Seroquel IR 100mg at night , Valium 5mg 3 times a day, Mirtazapine 90mg at night ,and Effexor 37.5 mg in morning and my depression is getting worse not better since he added the Effexor 5 weeks ago
What’s the name of the blood test that measures the level of antidepressant you have?
Also could you please give me details on how it’s done. I know a psychiatrist does it.
Can venlafaxine cause withdrawal symptoms?
I have been taking venlafaxine 225mg ER for years now, and ran out recently. My psychiatrist’s office won’t let me refill it because of an unpaid balance they think I owe (which I don’t, they just keep labeling me as self pay.) Insurance issues aside, I think I’m experiencing bad withdrawal symptom... read more
Would an extra 10mg diazepam on top of what I'm already prescribed to take - how would it affect me?
I already take 15mg at night, prescribed by the psychiatrist
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
Is Lamictal effective with treating Bipolar II/ BOD?
Hello, I'm starting to work with a psychiatrist in treating a possible Bipolar II/ Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis. I've really struggled with finding a good medication over the last few years that helps with my mental health. After doing some reading and research it appears that... read more