Escitalopram :: Antidepressant - Libido Vanished
Feeling a little better taking hrt and 10 mg app citalopram - but almost immediately my libido has vanished - this is devastating. Anyone know a medication that does not interfere with this please? Love to hear your experiences?
View 2 RepliesEscitalopram :: Weaning Off 10mg Escitalopram Over A Period Of A Month
I weaned myself off my 10mg escitalopram over a period of a month, haven't taken anything now for 5 days. The brain fog, exhaustion, brain zaps (constantly) and instability on my feet is really starting to get to me and affect my ability to function during the day. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to alleviate these problems?
View 1 RepliesEscitalopram :: Weight Gain
I've been taken escitalopram for 2 years and was shocked to put on over 2 stones in weight !!
This is now becoming an issue for me and therefore decided to come off them.
To anybody that has come off them....how long did it take for your weight to return to normal?
Escitalopram :: Stopping It - But Very Weepy And Vulnerable
I have been taking escitalopram for over two years they were prescribed for severe panic attacks, i feel i got my life back while taking this drug, but have recently started to reduce the dose on my doctors advise, i have been feeling very weepy, vulnerable and the old feelings are coming back i am down to 5mg every third day but i am frightened i will revert back to how i was and this scares me i wonder if i will ever be able to stop altogether
View 1 RepliesAnxiety :: Switching From Escitalopram To Venlafaxine - Feedback?
My doc is switching me from escitalopram to venlafaxine.
View 3 RepliesDepression :: 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.
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
View 17 RepliesAnxiety :: Which Antidepressant To Take - Have Tried 11 Types
I have taken antidepressants mainly for anxiety for many years. I have had 11 different antidepressants, switching mostly because of side effects, or when they didn't work too well. I am currently taking Paroxetine, which works fairly well but has some nasty side effects.
Last Monday I saw a really helpful psychiatrist, and when I told her I look meds up online, she encouraged me to look up the two meds that she was suggesting (Mirtazapine and Pregabalin) and make up my own mind.
There are plenty of research papers and there's Wikipedia, and med sites, all based on scientific studies. Very useful but I think it's a bit limited because they decide what questions to ask people. I really would like to know more about people's own personal experiences of taking this stuff, because I don't see a lot of that on patient leaflets or online med sites.
So anyone who would like to share experiences (it worked, it didn't work, side effects etc), I'd like to hear from you.
My first priority is making a decision next week about having Mirtazapine or Pregabalin, but after that I would also be interested in people's experiences with other antidepressants, including the ones I used to take.
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 RepliesMirtazapine Combination With Other Antidepressant?
does anyone use a combination of a low amount of mirtazapine for sleep, combined with an antidepressant ?
View 31 RepliesLow Dose Of Mirtazapine Plus An Antidepressant?
are there some of you out there that take a low dose of mirtazapine plus an antidepressant? if so, what are you taking? did you suffer from anxiety going on the med. i am desperately searching for help.
View 22 RepliesDuloxetine (Cymbalta) For Pain ? Or Antidepressant?
First of all I am not diabetic but I do need help on the above tablet Duloxetine (Cymbalta) which I believe is given to diabetics for pain relief (or so my doc tells me). I have Cervical spondylosis which gives me extreme pain and for which I take 30 tabs daily plus Morphine and liquid Morphine. Doc has prescribed Duloxetine which is an antidepressant but which I believe also helps pain. Can anyone on this site who is diabetic tell me about Duloxetine or have they taken it and has it helped with pain? I am afraid to start taking it as it does not have good reviews and is used mainly as an antidepressant. There appear to be too many side effects, some of which I have already from morphine and it appears to be difficult to come off. If anyone can comment and help me with this I would be really grateful. I suffer chronic pain 24/7 and my meds at the moment are having little effect on controlling the pain. They just keep increasing morphine dose which I am a little afraid of. Does Duloxetine really work in controlling pain?
View 11 RepliesGenetic Test To Find Antidepressant For Me?
I have been taking antidepressant for almost an year. I changed few brands, nothing was helpful for me.
Recently I learned that there is a genetic test for antidepressant. I wonder if I can order it by Internet. I live outside of US and here there is no chance to find one.
Do you know if it's possible to order genetic test kid by Internet?
Excessive Sweating Due To Stress?
stress may cause excessive sweating. I am a stressful person so do you think my constant sweating may be caused by stressful personality?
View 9 RepliesHypothyroidism :: Hot Flashes And Sweating
I was diagnosed as hypothyroid 3 years ago. I currently take 100mcg of levothyroxine daily. My problem is frequent hot flashes and sweating. This has been happening since I've been taking levothyroxine. I initially thought it was menopause but hormone tests show I'm through this now and to be honest, the hot flashes feel different to menopause flushes. At least every hour I become extremely hot and start sweating badly. This can last for 10 mins to half hour. It continues through the night and wakes me frequently. It is ruining my life!
View 2 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?
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