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Please let me know if you take doxepin tricyclic antidepressant. If so how much do you take and how long does it take to work? Please respond. ## Hello, Theresa! How are things? I have never taken it myself, but Doxepin is actually now considered to be both a tricyclic and an anxiolytic medication. Like other medications in this class, it usually takes 4 to 6 weeks to reach its full level of effectiveness. Its common side effects may include nausea, dizziness, hypotension and erectile dysfunction. ## Theresa, Hi, I take 100mgs a night, takes about 1 hour to really get sleepy. You will have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning until your adjused to it. Hope this helps. ## I have been on doxepin 150mg for 3 months. Now I'm on 75mg doxepin and taking 1mg clonex for the anxiety...

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I'm a 26 year old female taking 450mg once daily. I've been on Wellbutrin for proabably about a year and a half and it helps so much with depression and it helped me lose weight! The pounds were dropping! I also was doing weight watchers but even when I ate horrible I would lose or not gain, at all! Now.... it's not helping me with weight loss? My depression is at bay but it's not helping me keep weight off anymore... has anyone else have this happen? Idk what to do... advice please. ## Wellbutrin by itself is generally weight neutral and doesn't cause weight gain, or weight loss. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and mood changes. Has anything else changed, such as your diet, or activity levels? Are you on any ...

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Hi. I have palpitations due to a slight form of cardiomyopathy but I am also having OCD, depression and anxieties. Lately I have more stress in my life and palps, my doctor subscribed me (a couple of days ago) Victan (1 mg twice a day) and my pvc's are gone. Now I am afraid that I have to take Victan for the rest of my life, since it can be addictive. How does Victan work on the palps? I am not imagining the palpitations... Thank you. ## Hi Kaytie, Based on my research, Victan contains the active ingredient Ethyl loflazepate. It is a benzodiazepine derivative which possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. I believe your doctor may have prescribed this to you for the anxiety you are experiencing, as this medications is used as a short te...

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I am having terrible panic attacks that last for hrs. at a time. I wake up in the morning with attacks that go on all through the day and night. I'm not depressed anymore like I used to be. Not crying any more unless the attacks do wear me down and I'll cry cause they won't stop. I am taking Prozac 40 mg. I feel it is helping me but, the panic is still there. I'm beside myself, and I try to watch TV but, sometimes it gets the best of me. I have to take my ipod and go out walking all around the complex where I live and I walk & try to do my breathing exercises. It goes on so long I get really tired of trying to do the breathing exercises. I'm 63 years old, and I've been home now 5years on disability. I've been sick with panic disorder all that time. It wen...

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What is a small oval shaped pill that is pink or peach? On one side it has the number 0 | 6 and the other the letter A. ## This tablet with the A 06 marking contains 20mgs Citalopram (NDC 65862-0006). It is an antidepressant that is commonly used to treat various mental health issues. Inactive Ingredients: - Copovidone K25-31 - Starch, Corn - Croscarmellose Sodium - Lactose Monohydrate - Magnesium Stearate - Hypromellose 2910 (6 Mpa.s) - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Polyethylene Glycol 400 - Titanium Dioxide - Ferric Oxide Red - Ferric Oxide Yellow Ref: DailyMed The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, mood change, dry mouth, and weight changes. The capsule with the logo and numbers 2666 contains 300mgs Gabapentin (NDC 45963-0556 ). It is an an...

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i need to know why my right side of my body goes numb when i take the zoloft ## DOES IT GO NUMB WHEN YOU TAKE THE MED OR DOES IT HAPPEN WHEN YOU DO NOT TAKE? IF IT HAPPENS WHEN YOU TAKE THE MED IT IS A REACTION TO THE MED. IF IT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DO NOT TAKE THE MED IT COULD BE EARLY SIGN OF A STROKE CALLED A TIA NEED TO CHECK IT OUT ASAP ## I agree with Janet, you need to have this checked out immediately, as that is not a typical side effect of Zoloft. According to FDA reports, its typical side effects usually including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, mood changes, and weight changes. Ref: Zoloft Information How are you doing? Has there been any change?

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Is Teva Duloxetine gluten free? I have severe celiac and am trying to find out if this manufacturer is making this product gluten free? Please help! ## Hello, Cecee! How are you? Can you please post back with the markings on it? That is what would enable me to research this information for me. The FDA warns that the typical side effects of Duloxetine may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings and weight changes. ## I don't know about the Teva version, but the one I take, made by Citron, has no gluten. ## I stopped taking Venaflaxine XR 75mg. after 17 years. I have many debilitating disabling chronic health problems, auto-immune disease & started getting Fibromyalgia pain about 5 years ago. I never knew that there was an antidepressant that also could help alle...

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Does an "A59" pink oval pill have the same effect as Klonopin for your anxiety and depression? Does it give you the same effect? ## Hi Daisy, A pink oval pill marked A59 is reportedly identified as Paroxetine hydrochloride 40 mg. This medication is marketed for use in treating depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other related conditions. As far as determining how it compares to Klonopin, something to note is that they are in two different drug classifications and have a different mechanism of action by which they work in our bodies. According to medlineplus.gov, Paroxetine is in a class of medications called selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It treats depression and other mental illnesses by increasing the amount of serotonin, a ...

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I got 2 drug tests, one to get into collage for semi-truck driving and one hair drug test for when I start driving semi trucks. Will wellbutrin XL 150mg show up on the drug test? ## This is a medication that is used to treat depression, anxiety, and to aid in smoking cessation, so it is not something that is normally included in standard drug tests. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and mood changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Yes it will show up as an amphetamine, tell your company and MRO.

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I have been on fluoxetine for eight months. I am on 40 mg/day. I've always been prone to sinus infections, but my sinus problems have gotten worse and now I have this pain in my sinuses everyday. I realized that I started having worse sinus issues around the same time I started taking fluoxetine - its even documented in my doctor's notes that I have been complaining of sinus pains and infections since about 7 months ago. She says it's a rare side effect so fluoxetine is probably not the culprit, but the sinus pain has gotten so bad that I'm willing to stop taking the meds (the other side effects like the nightmares are driving me nuts too). Anyway, has anyone else had sinus problems related to fluoxetine or Prozac? ## Hello, Alaska! How are you? Actually, they aren't...

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I have never been successful on the Aurobindo Venlafaxine. I have tried a combo of Teva (150mg) and Zylus (37.5 mg) for 30 days to great success. I want to take the generic version as the brand is over $1000 for 90-days, with insurance. I got the 30-day's worth locally at Publix to try it. Now I’ve received the 90-day prescription from the mail and it’s the Aurobindo brand. Could there be a difference? The one thing my dr is doing this time is she has increased the dosage by 37.5 mg. I don’t know if that is why it’s working or if it’s that it’s NOT the Aurobindo brand? I would greatly appreciate any opinions. ## How much difference is GENERIC FROM BRAND IN STRENGTH ETC? ## I'm not familiar with that brand of medication but I do know that every...

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Hi, I've been taking Paxil 30 mg. Twice daily for approximately close to 20 years now. I feel like I need a medication to take with Paxil at this point to be beneficial to me as my depression & anxiety are worse than other times. Does anyone know of a supplement that will help and that I can safely take with Paxil? Maybe another anti depressant to go with my Paxil as I do not want to stop the Paxil. ## Have you discussed this issue with your doctor? It is entirely normal for your body to get used to a medication that you take regularly, and for it to stop working as well. The time frame can vary from person to person. When this happens, you usually do need to try a different medication, or a different dosage of the existing medication. The FDA lists the typical side effects of P...

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Generic bupropion 75mg lavender tablet with gg 929 markings was miraculous for me. And i felt the antidepressant success almost immediately. Then i felt a need to increase to 150 mg by taking a second one 6 to 12 hrs later. I was also using percocet 5, prescribed for severe chronic pain. Suddenly, although weakened by running out of the percocet 5's, I FELT LIKE I WAS WEAKENED AND EXHAUSTED. COULD THIS BE A TEMPORARY SIDE EFFECT OF GENERIC WELLBUTRIN? The first time i took bupropion i experienced an increased energy level but i was taking percocet 5 for pain as well. ## Both Percocet, and Wellbutrin may cause tiredness, weakness, and drowsiness as side effects, they can also cause them as withdrawal effects. Ref: Percocet Information and Wellbutrin Information. That means it's d...

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It is a small pink square pill. with the capital letter A on one side and nothing on the other side. Can u please help me identify this mystery pill ## It is a small pink square pill. with the capital letter A on one side and nothing on the other side. Can u please help me identify this mystery pill ## It could be a cinnamon Altoids Smalls. They're small, pink, and have a capital A on one side. Smell it, lick it. Drugs rarely taste good. ## Hello, The closest match I can find based on the description is Citalopram hydrobromide (20 mg). It is a pink capsule/oval shape pill with an A on one side and a score in between the numbers 0 6 on the other side. Citalopram is an antidepressant drug used to treat major depression associated with mood disorders. It is also used on occasion in the...

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I have struggled with depression for most of my life, and am always in search of the perfect antidepressant. I work with a psych doctor who is always willing to try new things. 10 months ago I started 5 mg of Brintellix daily, within a week my mood was significantly elevated, I was sleeping better, waking up much earlier and was more motivated to do things in the morning. I went up to 10mg daily However the nausea was dreadful! I pushed through for a couple of weeks, changed to taking the brintellix at night and after a while it subsided. My mood got better and better, I had recently turned 50, and had gained a little weight, so with my new found morning energy I started working out 2times a week with a trainer, and then walking most other mornings! The walking then changed gradually to...

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I have been on Viibryd 40 mg almost since the first day it came out and was one of the lab rats when it was in clinical trials. I loved it because it made me feel normal. I have noticed though for about 18 months I have issues with leg swelling, water retention and significant abdominal bloat that won't go away. I am going to try going down to 20 mg. Any one else have these issues? Did they get better with a reduced dose? I hate to go off because I feel awake and not experiencing almost nonfunctional exhaustion with terrible allergies and weird aches and pains I have without it. No other med besides Viibryd has ever really helped. Any ideas? ## Hello, Susan! How are you doing? I'm sorry about the problems that you're having. Is this the only medication that you're on? Ho...

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I recently was prescribed Trintellix by my psychiatrist for anxiety and depression. I told her I cannot be on a medication that will cause weight gain and or fluid retention. Since starting this medication I've been on it for two days I feel really weird, lazy and like I just don't want to do anything. Low mood. I honestly have zero appetite, and my cognitive thinking is very slow. I honestly feel like I am on a super low dose of Vyvanse. She also gave me samples of Viibryd but I heard that medication is notorious for weight gain on here and I am scared to take it. Did anyone else have these side effects when starting this medication? Did they go away? Also, if this isn't the medication for me, does anyone else know what others are good that will not cause horrible weight ga...

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DESPERATELY NEED HELP ABOUT BRINTELLIX!!! I have been on 5mg Brintellix for last 10 weeks. About 9 days About 9 days ago I started to feel like i was coming down with flu. week progressed and flu like symptoms got worse every day: flushing, feeling like i had high fever but without actual fever, agitation, muscle cramps, bad nausea, diahrrea all day long, fast heart beat, headache, etc. after several days of symptoms getting worse, on Sunday last I had the feeling i was going to DIE!!! worst flu like symptoms and severe anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. I skipped the sunday dose and then cut the monday dose down to 2.5mg. it is wednesday, and most of bad symptoms have gone to mild or moderate. Dr thinks i had case of serotonin syndrome n this med. But, no one can explain why si...

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I have Sciatica, Spondeliosis, Degenerative Disc Disease and Fibromyalgia in both my hips & legs, I have had 3 sets of nerve blocker injections that did not help. I had a herniated disc, in my lower back, (scar tissue has entrapped nerve in it), intractable back pain, I have been falling a lot at home or if I am out somewhere. I get very confused and short term memory is really getting bad which is a symptom of Fibromyalgia, I don't want to go anywhere, I rarely see my friends. I feel like my feet and legs are running and my body is not catching up. I have also last year had left shoulder surgery for small tear in rotator cuff, bone spurs leaning on rotator cuff, osteoarthritis and fluid around the arthritis, 1 month after this surgery: I have what feels like electricity shocks ...

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Has anyone had a problem when having to switch their medication to another manufacturer? For the past 4 months I have SUCCESSFULLY been taking Bupropion SR 150 Mg manufactured by Mylan, sold by CVS (it is a light green round pill).....Unfortunately, my insurance recently forced me to go through Medco mail order and I received dark purple round pills manufactured by SANDOZ. Since taking these purple pills I have become sick daily. I have been experienced nausea, not seeing clearly (double vision or something weird like that), vertigo, motionsickness, extreme temperature fluctuations, not being able to concentrate, etc, etc, etc..... So I immediately switched back to purchasing this medication from CVS (Mylan) and my nasty symptoms disipated quickly and I am back to "me" again! My...

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