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Antidepressants making me sick

gsimmons03

I was recently diagnosed with depression. I've dealt with anxiety on and off for a long time, for which I take Xanax. My neurologist had ...

2 answers | 1 comment

Am I losing my mind??

bbppjj

So the other day I went to the ER for back pain and this nurse I had to find a vein in my arms (which is really hard) for an IV. She kept...

1 answer | 1 comment

What is normal Wellbutrin doseage?

paul1256

I am currently on 150mg and do not feel it is effective

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Is there a good alternative wellbutrin xl ?

Sgakin

I have been taking Prozac for many years, recently my Dr added wellbutrin xl. It worked very well except it gave me horrible hot flashes....

2 answers

Need help understanding Lexapro and Abilify

Basha1

Ive been suffering from severe depression and anxiety for a while now. Though most of it stemms from my past, and im not quite ready to o...

19 answers | 4 comments

Trazadone and Tardive Dyskinesia risk

Willl

I just got off Seroquel which I was taking to help with OCD and depression, but also for insomnia. I got off of it because I experience e...

3 answers | 4 comments

How long after stopping 5-htp may I start taking Amitriptyline?

Julie8514

How many days after stopping 5htp 100mg, may I start amitriptyline 10mg for sleep?

1 answer | 4 comments

Anyone able to get off of antidepressants successfully?

AH_1449395342813190026_965_14

Would love to get off the drugs. Sick of Big Pharma.

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How many people are affected by depression and anxiety?

PJ2019

I did not realize how many people are affected by depression & anxiety.

5 answers | 5 comments

Bupropion start up problems????

von123678

Hi, On day 11 Bupropion. Has been a very rough ride so far. Major anxiety, tearfulness, no energy. Grumpy. Hear this can just be a...

3 answers | 2 comments

Side effects of going cold turkey on Antidepressants?

topsturvey

So I know I shouldn't have but I stopped taking my antidepressants about five days ago without consulting my doctor. I hadn't noticed ...

6 answers | 1 comment

Weaning Off Abilify, Titrating Up Lamictal and Feel Awful

And5300

I have BPII and decided after 8 yrs and extra 15lbs. on Abilify, to go off. Pdoc agreed and started weaning me off while titrating me up ...

3 answers | 3 comments

Taking Cymbalta and want to eat all the time!

westie4

I have been taking Cymbalta for about 2 months now, 1 month at 30 mg and upped it to 60 mg about a month ago. I have noticed that I am fe...

6 answers | 2 comments

What is the safest way to stop taking Wellbutrin??

youngdude421

How long should I taper off Wellbutrin? I have been on 450mg for a coupe years. I also take Prozac 80mg But recently I have felt negative...

3 answers | 2 comments

Sertraline (Zoloft) side effects

gsimmons03

I've been diagnosed with depression for the first time in my life, at age 70. I have had previous problems with anxiety and have been tr...

3 answers | 17 comments

Will I have to be on an anti-depressant forever?

BetThisUsernameIsntTaken11

I'm mid 20s, I've dealt with depression for probably 10 yesrs or more now. I never took any medication for it until maybe 4 months ago. I...

4 answers | 11 comments

Why am I gaining weight?

bbppjj

So I was diagnosed with a form of bipolar(cyclothymia) and they put me on Lamictal. I’ve been on it for maybe 2 months and my mood has ev...

2 answers | 4 comments

Why I feel uncomforable and weak?

MSN0001

1. My ECG, Echo, ETT test are ok. Lipid profile is normal. 2. I hv lost 12 kgs in lost 4 months by 3.5 km daily walk and diet plan. My b...

1 answer

Suicide

Ash1818

I have called the suicide hotline multiple times, and I just do not think it is enough. Everyone around me is tired of me. Nobody thinks ...

4 answers | 7 comments

Steroid cream thinned my vulva how fini cope and move on?

Lovemittens

Dr misdiagnosed me with dermatitis. It actually was BV. I used betamethasone and clotrimazole cream for only 5 to 6 days 2 times a day. I...

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