Side Effect Questions (Page 88)

Should I stop Zoloft of wait this misery out? I've been on it for a few weeks now.

Started on 50 mg and had minimal side effects. Slept good, some diarrhea for about two days and better mood after a week but still some anxiety and agoraphobia. My doctor raised the dosage to 100 mg and that's what it all started. Severe insomnia and frequent diarrhea at least 3 times or more per... read more

Does trazodone have a side affect of a nasty taste in your mouth and a nasty smell in my sinus?

Taking estrogen pills while on Depo-Provera?

I’ve been on Depo-Provera for almost 6 months now and I’ve never had a terrible experience. I’m personally unaffected by most of the side effects and I have little to no difficulty other than the occasional irregular bleeding and appetite loss. However, I’ve noticed one negative effect (I’m not def... read more

Prednisone - How long do side effects last?

Took two short courses of Pred 50 mg for two days and then 6 days later 6 days at 25 mg. By end of second course was suffering extreme night sweats Hypomania panic attacks anxiety that needed up 4 days later in a emergency room visit and ct scan. Mental health nurse and er doctor never made the... read more

Sprintec - Is hair loss a temporary side effect?

I am on the third month of this pill and I just now noticed how much thinner my hair is on the sides. If I part the hair, way too much of my scalp is showing than I am comfortable with. I had an extreme reaction when I started this pill (mood swings, worse acne, anxiety, depression) and apparently... read more

How long does it take gabapentin to leave your body?

I took gabapentin for two days - Friday night and Saturday morning for anxiety (as needed). This medication has tons of side effects. I felt unwell today. I thought I am coming down with the something again. I read the side effects on here and it does say flu like symptoms and feeling of warmth. I... read more

Which is the best antidepressant for anxiety with the least side effects?

I already take buspar for anxiety, but I feel as though adding an antidepressant would be more effective for me. I have taken many in the past, but the side effect of weight gain has been a deal breaker for me in the past. Anyone have good results with an antidepressant without significant weight... read more

How long after you stop taking Symbicort do the side effects go away?

Trying to find an inhaler that works. Symbicort effected me the worst. After only 6 2 puff inhales. I stopped and can't wait for any damage I received and pain to go away.

Tretinoin - What is the difference between Retin-A and Stevia-A?

I’m using Stevia-A 0.05% every night for the past month(first time user) with no side effects(peeling, redness, dryness,etc) I’m just wondering if it is doing anything for my skin if I’m not experiencing any of these conditions(symptoms)? Should I try Retin-A instead?

Has anyone taken Mallinckrodt generic Adderall IR?

I’ve been going to Wegmans pharmacy for awhile now and they’ve been filling my scripts with a light blue round pill with a U27 imprint. I believe the manufacture is Aurolife. Yesterday I went to pick up my medicines and saw the stickers saying "This is the same medication you've been getting. Col... read more

Why does Adderall make me so tired now when it used to make me focused and energized?

I have been taking Adderall for about a year and a half. I would try to only take it when needed, days I have class or work, because I did not want to deal with side effects if I didn’t have to or become dependent/ grow a tolerance. I stopped taking it regularly when summer break started so I’ve bee... read more

Should I increase my scitalopram (Lexapro) from 5mg to 10mg? For the last 3 weeks I was taking 5mg..

... of Lexapro. The first two weeks were horrible with side effects extreme dizziness and nausea and light headed. On the 3rd week I started feeling significantly great again not completely I still had moments of anxiety but not as bad as they were before. This is the fourth week and I’m feeling e... read more

Vyvanse is working great for me but it’s giving me diarrhea. Can I take a probiotic to help?

I’d like to try to help the diarrhea side effect as I am not experiencing any other bad effects. I can’t seem to find anything online with someone starting a probiotic on this medicine.

Lexapro and Wellbutrin together?

My doctor prescribed me Wellbutrin in addition to the Lexapro I've been taking for two years. Has anyone had any side effects of this combo? I'm constantly exhausted and have random outbursts of crying. I just started the Wellbutrin two weeks ago and I know it takes awhile, but I feel like I cannot... read more

Help with Pregabalin withdrawal?

I am wondering if anyone can help me? I was taking pregabalin 150mg twice daily and wanted to come off it due to side effects (been taking since August last year). My GP advised to come off it slowly so I dropped to 1 tablet per day for a week and now one tablet every other day, I’m experiencing t... read more