Antidepressant Forums (Page 102)

I've been on Effexor for 11-12yrs for anxiety & myoclonus til less than 1 week ago I changed to pristiq, due to the horrible disabling side effects of Effexor (for 3 wks) if I miss 1 tablet. Pristiq has the same metaboliser as Effexor but diff main ingredient. So I had no noticeable side effects jumping from Effexor to pristiq except shortness of breath and tight chest. Which mind you is not nice. And documents state I should tell my doc straight away. Well it's Easter weekend and he's not in so I'm just hanging on til tomorrow, til he's in again. I hope I just live with all the other stuff like the constant over sweating, no Lobido, constipation.

I am on 50mg of Zoloft to help treat night eating disorder. I am very sensitive to meds - so expected some effects - but: - teeth grinding - elevates heart rate - shortness of breath I have started on Zoloft for the same issue before but stopped after a week or 2 because of the above. QUESTION: is anyone's experience similar and do those things "smooth out" as body adjusts (and about how long does that take?) Hoping to power through for a few weeks more this time to see of there's light at the end of the tunnel. ## Hello, Alex! How are you? Side effects are usually transient, so they'll taper off in severity and eventually go away entirely, once your body gets used to the medication. However, that could take 4 to 6 weeks. Unless they are so severe that you can't ...

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Starting taking last night for first time had a good night sleep but the next day felt sedated all day was hard to function at work is the normal with start up. ## Hello, Andre! How are you? Yes, that can be normal, when you're new to taking this medication. The FDA classifies it as a tricyclic antidepressant. You may also experience other side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I feel tired all the time, still having some hot flashes, and my family said that my moods are off the chain sometimes. ## Hello, Cathy! How are you? When is the last time your doctor checked your hormone levels? Have you considered trying anything else to treat these symptoms? Some women have very good luck with an SSRI, such as Prozac. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, headache and weight loss. But yes, if you're still having symptoms, that's a good sign that you aren't balance, yet.

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Oblong light blue pill with 17 on one side and D on other side ## Hi Myssi, The closest match I'm finding to your description, is an oblong light blue pill with the numbers "1|7" on one side (separated by a divit/score line) and a capital "A" on the other (which looks like it could actually resemble a D, depending on the overall condition it's in - because the letter A is kinda bulged outward in the center). At any rate, this particular pill is identified as a 50mg Sertraline hydrochloride tablet, used for treating depression and anxiety. For verification, the manufacturer is listed as Aurobindo Pharma and the pill itself carries a National Drug Code of 65862-0012. Additional reports suggest that it is approximately 10mm in size. Maybe you can take a measuring ta...

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Can citalopram make you gain weight or make it difficult to lose weight ## Personally, I have not found citalopram to make me gain weight. I have been on it for about 4 years did not gain any weight when I started it, nor have I had trouble losing weight when I try ... when I can put the ice cream away, that is :) ## Citalopram is an SSRI antidepressant, so yes it can cause weight problems in some people, but as evidenced by Mariah, it doesn't happen to everyone. Learn more Citalopram details here. The best thing you can do if it's causing you these types of problems is to make sure to eat as healthy as possible and step up your exercise routine. Are there any other questions or comments? ## My personal experience was that Citalopram caused me to gain a bit of weight (11lbs) and...

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My doctor has prescribed Citalopram hbr for me to take for hot flashes. Is this medication recommended for this use? ## No, it has not been approved for use to treat them, however, there are many doctors that do prescribe it for such. You can learn more about it here: Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor? ## helps me, I hv no problem it also helps back spams that I get. ## yes it does help with hot flushes i have been on citropan for 3 years now suffered with aniety,and panic attacks and im still suffering but its got easier i suffer with agaphobia to, i think the side affects have not helped me at all ## my 8 yr old son has adhd and takes 45 mg of concerta, his doctor just put him on citalopram hbr 10 mg. should i be concerned? i dont know what to think about this move... ...

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I Just got mine today, and I took pill on 3-9-15 at around 12:30 pm. and After fews mins I start. Feeling a little hyperactive and Little dizzy ish kind It's hard decscribe It. but i do know one after taking that med under 50 mg i felt a little light headed already but only for a short while. ## I don't know. It almost felt euphoric but rather like chatty and laughing a lot for a short little while. This medication is prescribed and i think maybe you feel that way because it's you're first time taking this and you're body may have acted differently or something. i don't know. All i KNOW is that i felt like laughing like crazy for a short while though. ## But I don't Know It may have Just have been side effect for the 1st time usage of it as part of ur body ge...

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A white oblong pill with a score on one side on one side of the score there is IP on the other side is the number 54 what is this please ## Hello, blulamp! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 40mgs of Citalopram. The FDA classifies Citalopram as an SSRI antidepressant. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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been on Celexa now for 2 1/2 months I have a cold any suggestions on what medicines I can take and which ones I want to stay away from ## Hello, David! How are you? I'm sorry, but when it comes to possible interactions, there are far too many for me to be able to list them all for you. What cold remedy do you usually use? That would narrow down the list, so I can check for possible problems for you. The FDA classifies Celexa as an SSRI antidepressant and lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings and weight changes.

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Is citalopram mfg by amneal gluten free?Betty ## Hello, Betty! How are you? What are the markings on the tablets? Sometimes the manufacturer listed by the pharmacy is just a licensed distributor, so I need this additional information to ensure that I provide you with the correct information. Citalopram is classified by the FDA as an SSRI antidepressant and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, weight changes and mood swings.

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I have been on endep for the past year due to anxiety I have cut down to 10 mg I am sick of taking it as I have been putting on to much weight I am also on sandomigraine .5 in which I take 2 every night for preventative from headaches/migraines but still get them why and what if I was to completely stop taking them ?? ## Hello, Belinda! How are you? Endep is listed by the FDA as containing Amitriptyline, it is a tricyclic antidepressant, so suddenly stopping it could cause withdrawal and rebound effects, which may include nausea, dizziness, fever, chills, diarrhea and rebound depression and/or anxiety. Sandomigran is listed as containing the active ingredient Pizotifen, which is intended to reduce the frequency of migraines, but actually doesn't prevent them all. Stopping it will li...

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I have been taking Citalopram for about 4 months now, I still cry every week and I feel more depressed than what I felt before taking these tabs, they really make me feel awful, I stay in bed most of the time and very rarely venture out of the house, I am becoming a recluse and feel like I am heading for a huge breakdown, has anyone else experience these side-effects on Citalopram ## It is well known that some antidepressant can backfire in some people that take them, this may actually cause depression, or make existing depression and anxiety worse. Learn more Citalopram details here. Have you contacted your doctor? It just doesn't seem that this is the right medication for you to take and you should be switched to something else. ## Hi Michelle when do you take the CITALOPRAM in th...

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Hi I'm Chantelle my GP today prescribed citalopram 10mg for my anxiety/depression, after reading things from other users of this product I'm scared of taking it because the most common cause feeling sick is one of my biggest fears, with actually being sick, and I don't know whether to to take it! :( would I be better taking it before bed so I won't feel any symptoms, thanks ## Hi Chantelle, While I don't have any personal experience with citalopram, I do think it's important to understand that medications can and usually do effect everyone differently, whereas some people get great results, but there are others that it inevitably just doesn't work for no matter how many they take. Unfortunately when it comes to prescription drugs, the only way to find out is ...

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I'm on champix and also been prescribed citalopram after 10 years of really low moods and horrible thoughts. Can I take them both? I'm petrified after reading stuff on the internet and side affects but I just want to feel happy please help!!!! :-( ## You should be asking your doctor this question. ## Hello, Leanne! How are you doing? I'm very sorry about the problems that you're having. These are two different types of medications and I didn't find any interactions or problems listed between taking them both, but as Cheeks advised, you should always double check such information to be sure. Citalopram is an SSRI antidepressant and its typical side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes. Champix side effects...

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Will Bupropion hcl 100mg help with depression? I don't smoke. The doctor gave me this instead of adderall for adhd. Is it remotely the same? How long before it makes me feel even a little bit better? Thanks so much... ## Hello, Katgal2020! How are you? The FDA classifies Bupropion as an antidepressant that is also used to aid in smoking cessation. It is not approved to help with ADHD symptoms, but many people report it as being quite successful at helping with it and it isn't addictive like most of the other treatment options. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and mood swings. It will take about 4 weeks to reach its full level of effectiveness in your body to see if it works for you. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I've been on celexa for roughly about 3-4 weeks, I've been talking a little in my sleep and I'm very jumpy. I've also been having vivid nightmares. I take 20mg in the morning.. I'm kinda worried about the jumpiness I get scared so easily! Someone can walk up behind me and I can know their behind me (most of the time) turn around and still get scared! ## Hello, Gale! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problems that you're having. SSRI antidepressants, such as Celexa, are listed by the FDA as being known to cause REM onset latency, which explains the odd sleep issues. It can also cause some anxiety for awhile, while your body is getting used to the medication. The good news is that such side effects are usually transient and tend to go away anywhere between ...

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Small Oblong off White Pill A on one side and a 1 split down the middle and 7 on the other side i found this in my home what is it for ## This tablet contains 50mgs of Sertraline, the active ingredient in Zoloft, which is an SSRI antidepressant. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and weight changes. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## Its a xanax bar. Derived from same ingredients as setriline for anxiety

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hello, i am 23 years and female. my height is 5'2'' and my weight is 43. I want to gain about 5 or 6 kgs weight. Always everyone laugh at me for my figure and i really fell stress for this. pls help me to get out from this depression. i live in Bangladesh. plz can u suggest any medecine for me which is available in Bangladesh

I'm looking to try ayahuasca which is known as shaman medicine. I have genetically heavy depression tendencies. so I have to try some medication. I read ayahuasca fixed ptsd on a veterans soldier. so I have to try this one. By the way there are many shops which reportedly carry ayahuasca. Does anyone know if they're doing this legally or do I have to go Peru? Regards