Switching To Citalopram After 4 Years Of Venlafaxine
I have been on venlafaxine 225 for 4 years now and I am currently coming of it slowly every month down by 37.5mg, I am now on 75 mg and feeling so awful with all the normal symptoms.
Can anyone advise me as to which antidepressant to go on next as unfortunately I can not be without one and can I start taking it alongside the 37.5 which I am about to go on.
I was thinking of trying Citalopram which my son is on.
Starting / Switching From Citalopram To Mirtazapine
Told him that after 12 weeks, the Citalopram, even at 40mg per day is not working. :blue: He's told me to reduce my dosage of Citalopram for a week and then start taking Mirtazapine which he says should help with my sleeping also.
Wants to see me in a fortnight to check side effects and signed me off another month.
Depression :: Once On An Antidepressant, Always On It?
I seem to remember reading this somewhere -that once you are on an antidepressant , you're going to always be on one, but I don't want to believe it!
Have many of you tried going off, only to go back on? I think I read something about them changing your brain chemistry permanently.
Depression :: Which Antidepressant To Take? Currently On Paxil
Anyone can you tell me if you had any luck finding an antidepressant to work for you. I have tried several with no relief now I'm on paxil 20 Mgs I have severe anxiety depression fear medical related PTSD I am very scared all the time
View 3 RepliesAntidepressant Brintellix For Depression Giving Me Headaches
I recently started a low dose (5 mg) of Brintellix 4 days ago, and I've had a headache every day. I'm wondering if it's common to get headaches when first starting an antidepressant and how long I should give it before I decide to stop. My Dr. said to give it a week, but I'm not sure that's long enough based on some stuff I've read. I can't tolerate most antidepressants, which is why I'm hoping this side effect will go away. I was just wondering what others' experiences are when starting a new AD, even if it wasn't Brintellix. Are start up headaches common, and do they normally go away?
View 12 RepliesDepression :: Coming Off Tricyclic Antidepressant To Sertraline
I've currently been on a tricyclic antidepressant,and have not taken any for 9 days ,is it safe to take a ssri sertraline on day 9?
View 4 RepliesDepression :: Started Taking Citalopram And Crying For No Reason
Today may 24 I just started taking my citalopram 10mg and at first I was okay. But then I felt overwhelmed. I felt like my head wasn't getting any oxygen. Like someone was sitting on my head. When for a car ride with my wife and just felt motion sickness. All day I didn't feel normal and then all of a sudden I just started crying for no reason. I had to force myself to eat. I feel really tired and drained but I can tend to even take a nap. I just don't know what to do.
View 8 RepliesDepression :: Citalopram - Oversleeping With It, Horrendous Weight Gain
Have been on Citalopram for years. Over sleeping with it, horrendous weight gain.
View 1 RepliesCitalopram :: Week 8 , Still On 10 Mg Citalopram - No Motivation
I gave up my job because I was so stressed and such an emotional wreck. I 've gone back to uni to do another course, I have tasks to complete and I just don't feel motivated to do anything at all. I m doing work experience and I don't care anymore. I m On list to see therapist at the end of month. I'm usually active person and maybe it's the anxiety that kept me going but all I do now Is not to do anything at all I lay about and sleep I postpone everything I need to do is this normal? I have no energy or drive, has anyone else experienced this?
View 2 RepliesCitalopram :: 20mg To 40mg Citalopram?
I have had a really tough year, and was prescribed citalopram 12 weeks ago, started on 10mg for 2 weeks then 20mg ever since. I haven't been feeling any better, I have been going through a break up so its hard to know what's heartbreak and what's depression but the only thing that's seemed to be improving is anxiety which was taking over my life.
I still wake up most days not wanting to move, feeling hopeless and like I don't want to be here (I wouldn't physically hurt myself) and non stop crying and fear of the future and low self esteem. I used to be so confident and outgoing and happy, my world has crashed in the last year and recently I spoke to my doctor who has raised the dose to 40mg which I have now been taking for 3 days. I feel absolutely worse and again not sure if it's circumstantial. I feel embarrassed In Front of my friends and family as one minute I'll be crying and struggling to breath having a panic attack and the next I'll be laughing and smiling. Has anyone else suffered in the same way? I am hoping that this dosage is what I need but I'm just having teething problems. Right now though I feel very scared and worried it's not going to do the trick if I feel like this.
Fetzima? New Antidepressant
Has anyone else tried or heard of Fetzima? It's somewhat new to the market (2013) and is classified as an SNRI. As many of you are quite familiar with- depression often accompanies fibro the majority of the time.
I wanted to share my success story with this med, as I've been on at least 8 anti-depressants since being diagnosed and although they work for 1-3 years, they suddenly stop, as if my body has built up a tolerance. After upping the dosage twice on one med, my doctor will switch me to try another. After starting Fetzima in late May, I have not felt this great mentally for years. If you're looking for depression relief, I can tell you this one has changed my life.
Menopause :: HRT And Antidepressant
My menopause nurse has changed hrt from everol to levial I started first pill today but my gp gave me fluoxetine last week cause I was depressed.I am wondering what is one of drugs don't agree with me I will not know what one is causing the prob so am I better of not taking fluoxetine just to see if levial helps with my depression.
View 27 RepliesMirtazapine With Another Antidepressant?
does anyone take a low dose of mirtz with another antidepressant
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Been on too many different kinds of medication for my seizures from 3yrs to now. Is there any other options besides having surgery to possibly them
View 1 RepliesBroken Bones :: Tibia Options
I broke my fib and tib on January 22nd, nearly 23 weeks ago. The fracture was treated conservatively, in a long leg cast for 6 weeks. After 1 week, x rays showed angulation, and wedges were applied in the cast. This seemed to be successful, as there is no evidence of malunion. After 6 weeks, a sarmiento cast was applied and 50% weight bearing initiated. At 12 weeks, x rays showed healing was being slow and after a further 4 weeks in a second sarmiento cast, at 16 weeks, although there had been some growth, it was deemed necessary to have a further 4 weeks in a Miami cast. At 20 weeks, the registrar was of the opinion that healing was still no adequate, and a CT scan is being arranged. Options suggested if there is evidence of delayed healing, are: bone stimulator or bone graft.
There is no pain on standing although there are some occasional twinges over the fracture when walking. Weight bearing has now been increased on advice, to 70%. I always use a walker.
Pregnancy :: Anemia - Any Natural Options?
I am 31 weeks and just found out i have anemia.. Dr said it is really low ... Anyone in the same situation? Any natural options to make the red blood cells go up?
View 2 RepliesWhat Medical Abortion Options At 7 Weeks?
Hello, I'm living now in a strict country. i'm 7 weeks & 2 days pregnant now and I want to have abortion, please advise me what medical abortion pill I should take & what is the prescription of taking those pills? Please somebody could help. I can't help it on my situation now. I don't know what to do, I really need to do the abortion. Hopefully somebody has idea could tell me what to do.
View 2 RepliesSjogren's Syndrome :: No Treatment Options
i have had sjogrens since I was 41 years old, I'm now 74 . I've been told there's nothing can be done for it, it's just as I've got older I ache more and get extremely tired,I do go out walking with my dog to get some exercise, have a sit down , then do a few jobs , then sit down and so forth , sjogrens is not life threatening, but it changes your life completely .but it's nice to keep in touch with people who has this horrible condition.
View 21 RepliesOptions / Treatments For Varicose Veins?
I'm a 36 year old mum of 5... 8 years ago after our 4th child I needed an operation to strip varicose veins on both legs as they were problematic.. Living abroad flights are needed to visit family etc.
We went on to have our 5th child 4 years ago and over the last year they have returned twice as bad as before. They are painful and very ugly.... Starting from my ankles right up to the back of my knees. I'm a fit person, train every day and not over weight. What options do I have other than heading down the surgery route again!! It's starting to affect me as I want to not feel conscious living in a warm country and wanting to spend time with our children in swimwear and shorts.