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Stopping Cymbalta after 3 weeks?
I was prescribed 20mg of Cymbalta for depression and anxiety and I have been taking it now for 3 weeks. It has definitely helped with both of those but it has a very bad side effect that I'm not ok with at all! I am 28 years old and I have completely lost my ability to have an orgasm. This is not... read more
How long does Zoloft side effects last?
Hello! Just started taking Zoloft recently ( 25mg first 14 days then supposed to up to 50mg) I'm actually on day 4 and the side effects are really freaking me out. I've struggled for as long as I can remember with anxiety ( Health Anxiety to be exact ) it's taken me MANY years to accept anxiety and... read more
LEXAPRO first week, feedback, and short episodes of spontaneous happiness? Side effects decreasing?
Hello! New to the site, wanted to share my experience and hopefully get some positive comments and tips!. 24 y/o male (strong and traiend, nice job, international lawyer recently graduated, nice carrer prospects, musician and singer, pretty content overall [spoiler: now that i'm getting better... read more
Will increasing my Zoloft from 150 to 175 give me any side effects?
New here, just a little background on me - I've been on Sertraline for the past 5ish years. I started on a low dose, and noticed that every 4-6 months I'd have to increase just a bit because the anxiety would come back. I've always been reluctant about putting any sort of medication in my body for... read more
Has anyone taking Effexor XR experienced itching or rash as a side effect? I have been on it for....
... 11 years and shortly after starting it experienced itching followed by sores which start small and get bigger because of my scratching. I saw a dermatologist who diagnosed me with prurigo nodularis. I am convinced it is caused by one of my medicines. I have so many scars (white spots) from this... read more
Fluoxetine side effects 20mg help please?
Hi everyone, I’ve recently been prescribed Fluoxetine. I’m on 20 mg a day, and have started it to help with panic attacks, anxiety and depression. I’m only 3 days in and really suffering with increased anxiety, panic, racing heart, feel shaky, very tired and bad nausea. Yesterday was so bad I could... read more
Escitalopram - how long for side effects to subside?
First time asker... started taking 5 mgs of escitalopram on Monday. Felt OK the first few days, but last night was, well, brutal. Migraine, nauseous, heart pounding out of my chest, irrational anxiety. So tired I could not get out of bed and go to work. Help... when will the side effects subside. I... read more
Has anyone experienced hair loss as a side effect of taking Contrave?
I am very interested in starting Contrave but I am worried about hair loss. I have had hair loss in the past due to hormonal issues and I seriously don’t want to go through that again!! I see that alopecia is listed as a possible side effect but it is way down on the list and I can’t find any rev... read more
Zoloft works and then stops working?
I have been on Zoloft for 10 weeks. I was originally on 60mg for about 6 years and it stopped working so we switched to a few others that caused bad side effects. Anyway Zoloft is one that has not given me horrible side effects other then making my anxiety and depression worse prior to it getting... read more
Can I cut my 5mg Eliquis in half. Take half in morning half at night?
6 weeks in with Eliquis.5mg twice a day. Too many side effects.Turned into depression and fear. Confused. Help
Lexapro withdrawal symptoms after 2 months of use?
I've been taking Lexapro for 2 months for panic attacks and because of the side effects I decided to stop it.It made me feel like a walking zombie and now, 1 month after use I'm having withdrawal symptoms that are so hard to cope with. Derealisation/depersonalization is the most disturbing one ( I... read more
Upping my Cymbalta dose from 60mg to 90mg for anxiety - side effects showing...
... greatly and honestly given me my life back. However, these recent weeks, I've felt the same anxiety patterns from before surfacing again. I've talked to my doctor and she has increased me to 90mg a day. I've been taking it for around five days now. I feel some of the same side effects that I... read more
BuSpar - Can buspirone work before 2 weeks?
Has anyone had buspirone work within a week? I mean I'm only working on day 3 but just curious. As of now, no side effects but wondering if it takes getting into my system more before I feel side effects? I'm just ready for those stressful thoughts with the way the world is today to go away! :)... read more
Long term side effects of drug Epclusa?
I would like to know if anyone is experiencing long term side effects. I was told I had Hep C and it was a shock. I have never engaged in any of the risk activities, never had a blood transfusion, never stuck a needle in myself etc etc. I took Epclusa 2 years ago and had mild side effects. I was... read more