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Need to know how many I csn take I'm 275 pounds ## Hello, April! How are you? The tablet with the IP 53 marking contains 20mgs of Citalopram, which is an SSRI antidepressant and normally, it's prescribe as one tablet daily to treat depression and/or anxiety. Learn more Citalopram details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight gain. How much has your doctor prescribed for you to take in a day?

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1 mg ## Amitryn 1omy. Please explain me for which disease doctor will prescribe this tablet ## Amitryn contains the active ingredient Amitriptyline. It is most commonly used to treat depression, although it can also be used to treat bed-wetting for children, and also to treat migraines in certain countries. You can read more about this medication at: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do... ## Why should a physician prescribe Amitryn 10mg for a diabetic? ## What is Amitryn used for my mom is a stroke patient. ## U have too much pine ## I have for 3days havey hadeac so which medecin i use ## Doctor advised me amitryn 10 for two month I suffering for loss of sencivity in my legs

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I have been trying to start pristiq but I take it once and feel so nauseated, head spins, just a general horrible feeling in my head (possibly the brain zaps others have described) and fatigue. I have a one yr old to care for so if the effects were to continue I would persist, if not I will see my dr about swapping. Will the side effects decrease with time? Stay the same? Or get worse? ## In theory, they should decrease with time, as your body gets used to the medication, but it may take 4 to 6 weeks for that to happen. Learn more Pristiq details here. If they are that bothersome, you may want to consult your doctor about trying a different medication that doesn't cause as many side effects. Some are just more problematic than others. Have you tried any others, or is this the first ...

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I was on 40 mg of Celexa for about a year when I started getting terrible night sweats - in the winter. I attributed it to a heated mattress pad for a while but nothing seemed to help, so I started researching and found that sweating can be a side effect of the drug. The strange thing is that I didn't have a problem with it until after a year of taking it! Is this possible? I saw my doc who insisted it wasn't the Celexa because I hadn't had the symptom from the beginning, but I started cutting my pills in half anyway, so now I take 20 mg a day. It seemed to help for a while, but now my night sweats are out of control again and it is driving me crazy. Is it possible for the med to build up gradually in the body and cause symptoms much later? ## Hello, Allynchica! How are you?...

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Has anyone experienced a burning sensation at the tip of the breastbone and under the ribs that travels up to the throat and jaw? ## Hello, Sunshine! How are you? That could be due to something such as GERD, which is when excess stomach acid refluxes up into your esophagus. But that is just one possibility, there are other health issues that may cause such symptoms. Have you consulted your doctor? That would be the best way to get to the root of the problem. Does it happen at any particular time, such as after you eat? Or after indulging in alcoholic beverages?

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oblong, gold ## first time to take it. what should i expect? ## This is Sertraline 100mgs, a generic for the antidepressant Zoloft. This is an SSRI, for this drug to have its full effect on you, it is necessary to take it for several weeks, thus there usually isn't much reaction or side effects at all when you take your first dose. The primary symptom that occurs when you first start taking it is drowsiness. It has a cumulative effect, which is why it takes several weeks for you to get the full effects of it an d see if it will work for you, so it will also take a few days before ytou may experience any other side effects. Here's the link to the monograph listing with more information for you: ## i have taken zoloft for 20 years and received this g4910 which i have never had, i ...

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I was on prescription painkillers with meprobamate and have now stopped. Can I take tryptophan to help with the withdrawal ## Hi Anand, From what I've read, L-Tryptophan is known for its use in helping patient's reduce the severity and occurrence of certain withdrawal symptoms upon stopping those types of medications. Apparently, the body creates 5-HTP from it, which then starts the conversion process to serotonin and melatonin. You'd ultimately have to talk with your doctor about proper dosing, but it sounds like some people have had success taking 3000mgs/day in divided doses. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Tryptophan Details I hope this helps!

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My partner took a very large overdose of mirtazapine a few days ago, he vomited some of them back but has since been very muzzy headed, spaced out, dizzy, numb hands and feet and cannot balance. He won't go to hospital, What should I do? ## Taking him to the hospital, anyway! Even if he survived, he could have done permanent damage to himself and his life could still be in danger from organ failure. Learn more Mirtazapine details here. Sometimes, when you care about someone, you have to take such a decision out of their hands and just act to get them the help they need. How is he doing now?

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The tablet is orangish and is oblong with more of a pointed end on one side with only a 20 on one side blank on the other ## Based on the description provided, I believe your orange pill is identified as Viibryd 20 mg; used in the treatment of depression. This particular pill is orange, oval, with a "20" on one side and blank on the other. Manufacturer: Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc You can learn more about this drug on the page for Viibryd Details Please post back if you think this could be a viable match. I hope this helps!

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I have been taking Nuzak for 4 years, but I feel very tired no matter how much I sleep. I have also gained about 15kg. Can this be the nuzak? ## Hello, Maria! How are you? Sorry about the problems that you're having. Nuzak contains the active ingredient Fluoxetine, which is an SSRI antidepressant and they can cause REM sleep latency, so you don't enter the REM state as fast, or stay in it as long as normal, that's usually what causes the tired feeling. Learn more Nuzak details here. However, this one usually causes weight loss in most people, not much of a gain, at all. Have you discussed it with your doctor?

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i am on imipramine pamoate 100 mg. and imipramine pamoate 75mg. i have tried other antidepressants. everytime i do try other antidepressante i start having withdrawal effects. the reason i have tried others is because my drug pha. which is cigna charges me over 800 dollars the last three months of each year because i am over 65 and go into what is called the coverage gap. in other words, they are making me pay more for the drug because of the coverage gap. does anyone have a different medicare pharmacy that does not charge so much. they are also classifying imipramine pamoate as a brand rather then genetic. ## Hello, Glenda! How are you? I'm not sure if you'll qualify, but there is an assistance program for Imipramine you can call for more information at 800-259-7765, they do pr...

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pink oval pill with the letters IP and numbers 53 it is scored and claims to be citalopram hbr 20 ## That is correct, this tablet does contain 20mgs of Citalopram, an antidepressant. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and weight gain. Read more: Are there any questions or comments? ## Myhusband takes 20 mg cetalopram with lP 53 on it. He has to be gluten free. Is this prescription gluten free? ## I would also like to know about the gluten content of this drug. Thanks

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I have tried many meds on paxil three weeks just went from 20 to 30 today no improvement in my OCD anxiety depression and PTSD has it worked for anyone if do how long did it take please help ## I have now been on paxil over four weeks three weeks At 20 and over one on thirty no improvement at all I Am terrified nothing will work did anyone have this happen ## Hi Theresa, Based on my research, it can take 4-6 weeks for Paxil to take effect. Keep in mind that medication effects everyone differently, so no matter what kind of experience someone else has (positive or negative) that cannot determine what effect it will have on you. If you don't notice a change after a couple weeks, you may need to consider trying a different medication or other methods of treatment. I actually took Paxil...

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I have had it recommended that I take Prozac for my depression but I am sensitive to fluoride and my friend tells me that Prozac has 65-85% fluoride active ingredient Is this correct? ## No, that is not correct. Prozac contains the active ingredient Fluoxetine, it is not Fluoride, nor is it related to it. It is an SSRI antidepressant. Learn more Prozac details here. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, weight loss and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Found a peach / pink round pill the other day. Imprinted with a V on one side and 61/50 on the other. Any ideas or help is appreciated. Thanks ## Hello, Butch! How are you? This tablet contains 75mgs of Venlafaxine, the active ingredient in Effexor, this is an SNRI antidepressant. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes and dry mouth. Learn more Venlafaxine details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was doing great until I took Viibryd for 1 month @40mg...Then I developed: extreme fatigue, nausea, vomiting, painful, burning red rash on both legs and swelling of hands, feet and legs. This caused a 12 pound weight gain over night! I tapered off of Viibryd as quickly as I could due to the extreme pain from the rash. I been off of Viibryd for 7 days and rash is gone! I thought I was going to do good coming off of this drug, but nausea, vomiting, confusion, dizziness, suicidal thoughts, extreme depression and panic attacks are bad!! If you have not started this drug, I would recommend you research before taking it. It may help some but in my case it just caused more pain, disappointment and sickness......... ## HI, DC! I am very sorry about the problems you suffered from taking the Vi...

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I need a pic of this pill, its white round blank on one side and a capital E over numbers 333 on the other side. It is a generic brand ## Hi scott, Unfortunately I haven't been able to find a picture of pill that matches the description you provided. However, I believe that the pill may have been manufactured by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals (Eon Labs). The closest match I've found is a round light yellow pill with the imprint E 144 divided by a score line. If you google image "yellow pill E 144" You should be able to find the pill I've described. Based on my research, the E logo on this pill is the logo for Sandoz Pharmaceuticals (Eon Labs). Hopefully this information will help you to narrow down your search! Has anyone seen a pill like the one scott has described? If so, ...

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I thought I finally found the antidepressant that would work for me even though pristiq is not covered in the province I live. Suddenly at seven weeks on pristiq I started to feel anxious and became agitated very easy. I almost feel like I did when I was a teenager, on the verge of tears and very hard to get along with. I am 60. I have been experiencing this for three days and just can't figure it out. I am going to start a new job in a week and am afrai.d this new reaction will interfere. I am desperate to feel normal again ## Sorry about the problems that you're having. What type of doctor are you seeing, just a general practitioner or a specialist? What dosage of the Pristiq are you taking? Learn more Pristiq details here. At 60, whether you are male or female, you could stil...

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I have been on it over 5 weeks and now just went up to 60 cause it still hasn't started to work did anyone have to go this high before it worked ## Hello, Theresa! How are you? You do need to stay on one dose for 4 to 6 weeks, before you'll know if it's working for you, or not. It takes that long for them to reach their full efficacy in the body. Learn more Paxil details here. What type of doctor are you seeing, a PCP or a specialist? ## A psychiatrist do u need to wait 4 to 6 weeks after each dose increase please respond

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Hi, I know there is another topic for Lexapro withdraw but I don't feel I can get proper replies posting there because there are more than 2,000 messages there. I have been on lexapro 20mg for over 4 years for anxiety and it has helped me a lot alongside therapy. I am definitely at a much better place now, and my therapist has recommended I didn't need to see him anymore, specially because I was going for couple therapy with my Fiance which also helped us a lot. The couples therapist also recommended that we didn't need the sessions anymore. I mentioned to my doctor (psychiatrist) that lexapro has really affected my libido. I asked him if I could start tapering it down and he suggested I took half (10mg) from now on. This was several months ago and I was in the process of re...

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