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Anyone tried magnesium and theanine for anxiety?
Tried several SSRIs and had horrible side effects. Exploring alternatives. Has anyone tried magnesium and l-theanine/theanine for anxiety? If yes, what doses?
Can escitalopram affect you blood sugar levels. I was diagnosed as pre diabetic while I was on Paxil
Since I switched to escitalopram my sugar levels have been lower. I currently take medication for diabetes but I have been dealing with low blood sugar. Any correlation in changing SSRI and blood sugar levels?
Increase Zoloft dose or switch to different SSRI?
I’m 34 years old and I’ve been on Zoloft 100mg for 10 years for GAD and PD. Started in 2011, stopped for 6 months in 2012 and started again because of a relapse. It worked mostly fine until 2019 where i started having some bouts of fatigue, sadness (not as bad as depression) and having... read more
Benzo while waiting for SSRI to work?
If you took a benzo to help you get through while you were waiting for your SSRI to kick in could you please share the following information? 1. What does on benzo? 2. How long did you need to take it for? 3. Did you need to wean or taper or did the SSRI just kick in and you no longer needed it? ... read more
Does Buspar affect seratonin?
I haven't had much luck with SSRIs in the past, but I know Buspar is a bit different. Does it effect seratonin in the same way? Do you have to avoid almost all cold medications, etc while taking it like you do with an SSRI?
Sertraline (SSRI) & Inositol?
I wanted to know whether you can take Sertraline (an SSRI) together with Inositol. Online says I can take both together and there are no interactions. However, I have also read that Inositol effects (and possibly increases) serotonin. So is there not a risk of serotonin syndrome here? Or can... 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
Does anyone know of the new benzo, cloxazolam?
I was prescribed with it by my new psychiatrist for my anxiety and depression, together with the strongest SSRI Paroxetine. But my neurologist prescribed me Valporate Sodium for my nocturnal seizures that were being controlled with Clobazam that is sold out on a national level here in Portugal !... read more
Buspirone - Buspar dizziness?
Have been on Buspar for 4 days now, after coming off SSRIs following 15 years of usage for OCD. Worked immediately, almost TOO immediately (if that makes sense). However, it has left me with a strange dizziness/swaying feeling without sedation. I've had to cut the dose so as not to feel... read more
Can duloxetine cause serotonin syndrome?
Last year I was admitted to hospital with serotonin syndrome, after only taking 2 days of citalopram (an SSRI). My pain clinic are suggesting that I take Duloxetine (an SNRI) to see if it would have any effect on my pain levels. I've had chronic pain for 4 years now and have tried various... read more
Can you taking any SSRI with milk?
Does SSRI’s interact with milk? - I ate cereal this morning and took my medication( Paxil) with fresh water right after my meal. A thought came to my mind all of a sudden. “ does SSRI’s interact with milk.” If so, does it decrease the absorption of my medication?
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... read more
Taking cipralex and alcohol use?
It's my brothers birthday this weekend and there will obviously be drinking involved, I’ve been on 5mg of cipralex for almost a week now and I’m a little nervous about drinking. What is everyone’s experience drinking on 5mg of cipralex who have only been on it for a week?? I... read more