Antidepressant Forums (Page 117)

I we recently put on an antidepressant called Brintellix 10mg. However i have been on tramadol 50mg 2x a day for over 2 years and 300mg gabapentin 3x a day for 2 years. As well as norco 7.5 3x day. I've only been on brintellix a week and nervous that maybe that's too much serotonin medicine. Does that make sense? ## Yes, it does make sense and it is a possible risk. Serotonin syndrome can be very dangerous. Have you had any other symptoms aside from the tiredness? The main concern is the Tramadol with the Brintellilx, mixing them does carry a strong warning about the possible dangers and advises that alternative medications be used. ## I take similar meds as you. Been on Brintellix 10 mg a few weeks, also 100 mg Zoloft (down from 200mg). I stopped tapering off Zoloft because I f...

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I am on 200 mg per day and it has been an excellent solution for me. I was experiencing severe anxiety attacks due to a life situation, it eliminated that. 2 sides effects: decreased libido and tremors. One fascinating effect: I call them "brain tours". They happen when sleeping at night or dozing in the chair. My body will be absolutely asleep but my brain is 100% awake and alert. I can hear other people' s conversations and remember them, I confirmed it the next day. One night I made up a nonsense word during a tour, I thought if it was a dream I'd forget the word because I forget dreams. I still know the word, flibberpeanut. During tours i cannot move my body, like in REM sleep. The first few times it scared me but now it is fascinating. I use these tours to explore t...

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Do pay attention to the company brand names. I've been on Sandoz brand for years with no problem. In fact, I was doing pretty good. Then my pharmacy closed or retired. The new pharmacy sent me Mylan brand, a blue color with an M non it. They make me lethargic and doped. So generic companies ingredients are not all exactly the same. ## I started taking the blue pill by mylan a week ago and do not like it. It makes me irritable, dizzy, anxious. I was taking the generic brand by Watson before that for 2 weeks and I felt great. Not waking up depressed or feeling down. ## @Just Wanted to Help, You are right, inactive ingredients are not always exactly the same in generics as well as other brand names. It has come to my understanding that they can also have an affect on bioavailability, m...

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white oval pill with F on one side 5 6 scored the other ## Hello, Vicki! How are you? This tablet contains 20mgs of Escitalopram, which is an SSRI class antidepressant. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi I took my first dose of doxepin 25mg last night and feel so out of it today ,really weird spaced out how long will this last as I cant afford time off work please help ## Hello, Amanda! How are you feeling? Has it improved yet? The initial side effects can last about 4 weeks, or so, while your body gets used to the medication, then they should start to taper off in intensity. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness and weight changes.

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Correlation is not causation, as we all know, but my hair has thinned dramatically in the year or more I've been taking Viibryd. I'm at that age (45) but never had an issue before nor does male pattern baldness run in my family. I never found hair falling out, just seems like every hair I do have has gotten thinner. I assume I must have lost some hair too, but none in the sink or pillow. Not sure where it went, but it's going somewhere! I'm about to cross-taper to something else, it'll be interesting to see if it comes back. I'll try to remember to come back and let you know... ## Hello, Dave! How are you? This has actually been reported by a lot of people that take it, but it seems many have experienced a reversal upon discontinuing it. Is this the only medicati...

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i AM A WHITE MALE, AGE 31, 235LBS 5' 11'' GOOD BLOOD PRESSURE. I suffer from major depression disorder, anxiety and adult add. A new prescription was prescribed to me because i was still having some issues such as tense muscles irritability quick to anger unable to relax mild to moderate depression without suicidal thoughts at all. (Keep in mind thats a big leap from where i was at which is suicide thoughts, plans, and 1 half hearted attempt with major depression without any medication). The new prescription burspirone I can honestly say changed my life however there are a few odd side effects that in a way kinda worry me/ curious about. I have been taking the burspirone for 3 or 4 days along with my other medications which i will list at the bottom of the page. The side eff...

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I have been taking Nuzak for years and years ago I weaned myself to 1 a day. How do I stop completely? I am 67 years old ## Hello, Nicole! How are you? Why are you stopping it? Is your doctor aware that you are doing so? This is an SSRI antidepressant, so it is best to stop it as gradually as possible, to avoid severe rebound effects. What dose are you currently taking? ## 20mg a day

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Is Sandoz-bupropion considered a narcotic? ## Hello, The Bun! How are you? No, Bupropion is actually classified as an antidepressant and a smoking cessation aid. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thanks a lot , no that's it, just fine.

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find a capsule in my son's room and please I would like to know what it is. It is a white capsule with teva 0812, 50mg written on one side. Please help. ## Hello, Okorobaba! How are you? This capsule contains 50mgs of Nortriptyline, which is an antidepressant. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes, dry mouth and mood swings. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My friend is pregnant ( first month). And she is depressed. Could she take safely deanxit or zoloft or citalopram? Which is the safiest drug please? And lexomil? ## I'm pregnant on deanxit .. is there any harm to baby ## While pregnant, you should not take anything, without your doctor's approval. No one online can tell you what's safe to take, because the woman's overall medical condition, as well as the status of the baby, must be taken into account. Thus, both parties need to consult their doctors to see what they can safely take. How far along are the pregnancies?

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can they be taken together and if not why would the give them without knowing the effect ## Hi Dawn! Did u get your medication from the same Doctor? If so, then he/she wouldn't give u anything that couldn't be taken together. Your Doctor knows all the medication u are on. Besides, the pharmacy watches out for those things, too. ## Hello, Dawn! How are you? Most doctors don't actually know the potential interactions, they are taught what medications are for, but not much beyond that. Normally, that is something your pharmacist would handle. And yes, there is actually a risk of developing Serotonin Syndrome from combining these, since they all have an effect on its levels in the body and that can be cumulative from all of them. I'd suggest having a serious discussion with ...

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Hi I took my first dose of doxepin 25mg last night and feel so out of it today ,really weird spaced out how long will this last as I cant afford time off work please help ## Hello, Amanda! How are you feeling? Has it eased up, at all, yet? Some people can experience that with antidepressants, when they first start taking them. Other side effects may include nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and weight changes. But they usually don't last more than a few weeks, while your body is adjusting to the medication.

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Oblong small pill either its a v or A and other side 10 ## Hello, Allie! How are you? Is it possibly an A with a very low cross bar? If so, this is a 45mg Mirtazapine tablet, it is an antidepressant. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes.

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Have been on Viibryd for almost a month. Dr. having me top out at 20mg for now, so cutting 40mg in half. Initial stomach bowel problems solved by taking in the morning with toast/banana or steel cut oatmeal. My problem is that my anxiety level has shot a ton higher recently. Normal risks/worries with work becoming obsession like. I went on this drug b/c of one particular event at work that I was obsessing over. Now I am waking up at 4am, not able to fall back asleep, with thoughts running through multiple work related problems. Has anyone's Dr. kept them at 10mg ? or switched them from 20mg to 10mg and stayed there longer term ? Trying to figure out if 10mg is right for me or if that's not realistic and Viibryd is just not the right drug for my anxiety. See my Doc this week. ## ...

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is this for depression ? ## Hello, Poopsey! How are you? Aricept contains the active ingredient Donepezil, which is used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and anorexia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been on 20mg for 3.5 years. At the time I needed it. I was uncontrollable with tears, attended counselling, but feared for myself because the counselling wasn't helping quick enough. It helped me to think clearly, walk through the rat race with my head up and made it easier for my partner to stay living in close proximity of me! I then became complacent, I tried to come off them once after about 2 years, with terrible results. My experience of citalopram: Tired all the time- started taking them b4 bed which helped with the afternoon sleepier but still meant that for 3 years I have been falling asleep where ever I am at the point I am ready (or not ready as the case may be) this could be at parties, during intercourse, watching tv, pretty much anywhere! No libido at all. I cou...

The pill has a fancy 'V' on one side and the other is scored with the number 16 or 19 on either side of the scored line ## Hello, Rocky! How are you? Is the marking 6161 V? If so, then his tablet contains 100mgs of Trazodone, which is an antidepressant that is also sometimes used to treat insomnia. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes.

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Has anyone experienced diarrhea? I switched from XL dosing, to the 75mg tabs, and when I eat, I have stomach pain, and almost immediate diarrhea. This did not happen on the XL...I have been on the 75mg tabls for one week now. This side effect is not even mentioned...Thank you. ## I have been takeing wellbutrin xl 350 mg. for 1 year and never had those side effects.I take them to quit smokeing and they work. ## Thanks, Kevin. I think the protective coating, and slow release may be important on the XL. I will talk to my MD, and switch back to see what happens. ## I took 300mg SR for years But never experenced diarrhea only the oppisite I think do to the SR caoting ## I haven't been taking Wellbutrin as long as you guys have. I was switched from 100 mg in the morning and now i take 300...

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I am in a toss up betweem starting Pristiq or Viibryd. I'm not depressed, just very "on edge" all the time and irritable. I take Xanax as needed but i get the "hangover" effect if taken at night. Both drugs have scary side effects so i'm probably thinking way too much about it. I have never been on any sort of med like these, suggestions? pros? cons? which is easier to come off of when needed? ## Hello, Jessica! How are you? For a condition like that, the one more commonly used is Prozac, because it has been successful for many people in very low doses and it's safety and efficacy are backed by years of use. Are Pristiq and Viibryd the choices your doctor gave you? What side effects in particular concern you? Perhaps it would help you to address those. The mo...

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