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Hello all :) I have been desperately searching for information & reassurance as to why I am experiencing such a nightmare ordeal after being taken off Lexapro by my doctor, cold turkey. I have been taking 10-20mg for years. This week (since cessation - 10 days ago) I have been to the doctor 3 times and the hospital on Thursday night - convinced I am dying! I feel SO tired that I can barely lift my head at times. I have horrible headaches - frequent "brain zaps" (thought I was having a stroke). I was throwing up and lived next to the toilet for 2 days.... I get "rushes" of what feels like adrenalin (?) that crawls down my arms and then tingles in my hands and finger tips. I am dizzy - I am aching (joints) - I feel like my head is clogged and I have a horrible flu viru...

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I have been taking doxepin for about 3 months. I gained over 30 pounds. I stopped taking it this week. Has anyone had this problem? Did the weight come off after you stopped taking it? How did you do it? ## Hello, Sophie! How are you? Most antidepressants, regardless of their class type, are known to cause weight gain. But yes, it usually does fall off, once you stop taking it, though it may take a month or two. Have you tried any others? There are some, such as Wellbutrin and Prozac that don't usually cause the weight gain, but can treat the same types of conditions. Their typical side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hello. I have a question. I just started taking Doxepin and I...

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dear sir, I am taking cilentra 5mg. I have a problem of anxiety. i consulted the doctor and he suggested me this medicine. pls tell me the function of cilentra 5mg. thank you! ## Cilentra is an Asian brand name for Escitalopram. It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Click on the link below to learn more about this drug: Please post back if you have any other general questions or concerns about this drug. ## i am taking cilentra 5mg .but now it is not availablein nagpur market.pl.let me the other subsitute.thanks. ## Hi grgupta, There are other alternative brands to Cilentra that contain the same active ingredient Escitalopram. Escitalopram has the following brand names: A...

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I've been taking Wellbutrin XL 300mg since the middle of March and for the last month or so I've noticed I'm losing a lot of hair and my hair has thinned out a lot. It's getting to the point that I'm scared of brushing it. Does anyone know if this will get better or will I have to quit the medication? I really like how well Wellbutrin works but I don't want to be bald! ## Hello, Cheyenne! How are you? Yes, as reported by the U.S. FDA, this medication has been known to cause hair loss, in some people that take it, you may also experience dizziness, headache and mood swings. However yes, it should go away, once you stop taking the medication. But, rather than stopping abruptly, you should consult your doctor about tapering it, or switching to a different medication...

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I've been taking Lexamil 20mg once a day for a few years now and it has really assisted me in controlling my anxiety attacks. I very rarely have an attach and if so, only mild ones. yesterday evening i took one extra tablet by mistake where i usually take Trazodone in the evening. This means that i have taken 20mg of Lexamil yesteday morning, again yesterday evening and again this morning, so instead of the normal 40mg in 24 hours i had 60mg. I did not take my Trazodone yesterday evening. I just want to know if i have overdosed? ## Hello, Stella! How are you? Did you suffer any adverse effects? That is a high dose to take in 24 hours, but it most likely wouldn't do more than make you sick. However, it would be best to double check this with your doctor to be sure. ## Hey I take ...

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Found a small round pink pill with p/a on one side and c on the other side , what could it be? ## Based on the description provided, the closest match I could find is identified as Paroxetine (20mg), manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma. This specific medication is a round vibrant-pink pill imprinted with C on one side and 5/6 on the other side. I'm just wondering if perhaps the "6" was mistaken for an upside down P or if the "5" could even be an A? Apparently it's said to be a very small pill. Maybe smaller than a Benadryl tablet. Does anyone else recognize this pill? ## Hi there, I know exactly the ones you mean. Found one in my bag this morning, and checked against my Propranolol tablets I have for anxiety and it's that. They're 10mg strength and manufactu...

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Hi, my elder sister is taking ecosprin 75. she had suffered from DBT( deep vain thombosis) one years ago. doctor advised to take a ecosprin 75 each day .now report of DBT rest is well . but she feels too much pain of her left leg where it happened. she has got married. to take ecosprin 75 is good for health. she feels depression .kindly suggest me is it wrong or right treatment going.

I am considering taking champix to quit smoking and need to know if there are any drug interactions with effexor and micardis plus ## is it okay to take tylenol#3 while taking champix ## Did anyone one adache sfhave severe muscle aches headache when comming off effecof

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I have been taking venlafaxine from Qualitest, the generic for Effexor for at least a decade and the brand prior the generic becoming available with no issues- it worked with no noticeable side affects. Then Publix corporate greed to save a few pennies a pill switched to Nortstar extender without even informing me. By the time I figured it out that Nothstar's venlafaxine was causing my high,depression, chronic fatigue, constant malaise, internal organ and external varieties of pains I had already suffered through many months of these and more shellfish symptoms. Whether it is a placebo and just suddenly cut off all supply of absolutely necessary decade +long drug in my system or contained harmful fillers-who knows for sure. But for certain it messed up my system and life for along time

I Do not Take any Benzodiazapam. I am going to a MMT Clinic, so I do take M-done. I took my test as usual and came up dirty for benzo- ..I do not need to nor want to lose my take homes. here's a list of what I do take on top of my norm..., Zoloft, Concerta (36mg), And occasionally Clonidine (0.01mg)couple times a month<---this seems to help with sweating from m-done, I take Aleve for headaches, I think that's it.... If you have any helpful sites I can look up and Print out that are credible, So I can show them something that would help my argument with my clinic, Then Thank You So much ... ## Zoloft has been documented to cause false positives for Benzodiazipine. The other name for it is Sertraline. You should be able to have a more precise test done on that specimen and it ...

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Need a dayton dr. Who accepts caresource and will prescribe my klonipan. I was going to daymont beh. Health and moved out of the area and i need to be regulated on all my psychotropic medications. I take trazadone to sleep at night and wellbuterin for manic depression and for the panic anxiety, i take klonepin to stabalize my moods,thank you

My doctor just switched me from Lexapro 20 mg to Citalopram 20 mg for cost reasons as I do not have coverage. It's only been a week and I'm feeling weepy at the drop of a hat...what is the difference in the drug and am I on the right "switch over" dosage? Thanks. ML ## Both of these medications are manufactured by Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. However Lexapro is noted by a number of sources to be a cleaner, improved version of Citalopram. It is the active isomer of racemic Citalopram. Many user reviews I've come across report that Citalopram compared to Lexapro just makes them feel tired and "drugged", per say; while Lexapro allows you to be more mobile. Do you feel like this is a true statement, based on the equal dose you've been taking? Additional info...

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I started the medication about 3 months ago. Lately I have been experiencing a cold feeling in my hands and lower legs below the knee as well as my feet. Can this medication be the cause. ## Hello, Bev! How are you? Yes, it has been known to cause coldness and chills in various parts of the body, as reported by the U.S. FDA. You may also experience loss of appetite, bone fractures, and depression. Are you on any other medications? ## I have been on co etidrocal for 2 years now. Can this drug improve hip bones? I am 69 and in good health except osteo problems.

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Hello All, I was prescribed the generic for lexapro at 10mg daily about a month ago. The first week I felt an increase in anxiety symptoms but after about 2 weeks I felt that the drug was working for me. However, recently events have transpired in my life that have greatly affected my overall anxiety/wellbeing due to someone I care about finding themselves in a horrendous situation. Since this circumstance, I have found that I am in a constant state of worry and fixation on the event, with crying episodes happening frequently. Because what I am going through at the moment, I am choosing to stop lexapro because it is having no effect on my mood and I do not think any drug could influence my mood positively because it is from an external source. I am starting to believe I may not even hav...

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A off white oval time release pill with the numbers 93 and 7385. On the pill the number 93 is abouve the number 7385. ## This tablet contains 75mgs of Venlafaxine ER, the active ingredient in Effexor XR, this is an SNRI antidepressant. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and headache. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## It corresponds with NDC code 0093-7385, Venlafaxine (As Venlafaxine Hydrochloride) 75 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Capsule by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. It is also repackaged by a number of other companies under different NDC codes.

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I wanted to know if Sertraline is similar to a Xanax? My boyfriend recently got prescribed Sertrailine HCL 50 mg (tablet L U D02) for his panic attacks and anxiety. He told me it was like taking a xanax that he was once prescribed before. I was wondering if they were similar? ## Hi Cherish, Even though your boyfriend said that the drugs feel similar for him, Sertraline (brand name Zoloft) and Alprazolam (brand name Xanax) are actually in 2 different drug classes. As a side note, the NDC code of the tablet which you have described is 68180-352. Sertraline is considered an SSRI antidepressant most commonly prescribed for depression, but it can also be prescribed for anxiety or panic disorder. Alprazolam is considered a benzodiazepine prescribed to treat anxiety. So all in all they are qui...

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If tryptomer 10 mg is taken to the point of overdose can it be fatal? ## What is the level of toxycity for this medication? please reply ## Tryptomer is an international brand of Amitriptyline which is an antidepressant. Taking more than prescribed is very dangerous and can be potentially fatal. According to the NIH, symptoms of accidental overdose may include: Airways and lungs: Slowed, labored breathing Bladder and kidneys: Inability to urinate Urinary hesitancy Eyes, ears, nose, and throat: Blurred vision Dry mouth Enlarged pupils Heart and blood: Low blood pressure Irregular heart rate Shock Nervous system: Agitation Coma (sudden onset) Convulsions (sudden onset) Drowsiness Hallucinations Headache Inability to concentrate Lack of alertness (stupor) Muscle rigidity Restlessness Seizu...

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Has anyone experienced seeing stars or floaters while starting Viibryd? It is very scary! ## Hallucinations are actually considered to be a severe a side effect of Viibryd (vilazodone). I would strongly recommend contacting your doctor asap about switching medications if you keep experiencing this. Listed below is a list of other severe side effects associated with this medication: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); behavior changes; black, tarry, or bloody stools; bloody or dark urine; blurred vision; decreased coordination; fainting; hallucinations; irregular heartbeat; new or worsening agitation, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, aggressiveness, impulsiveness, irritability, ho...

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Has anyone had any success with Roboxitine ## Hello, Ann! How are you? The FDA classifies this as an NRI class antidepressant and have never approved it for use here in the U.S. due to the fact that it's efficacy has been challenged in multiple studies and reports. Thus, I find it doubtful that many people have gotten much help from it for anything. Many have found it to be no more effective than a placebo. Has anyone tried this medication? Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, excessive sweating and constipation. ## I've just had a terrible time after being prescribed Reboxetine by my physchatrist. I was taking mirtazapine but suffering from severe low moods and insomnia. I've been lucky enough to have not suffered from side...

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I was on Traz for about 5 months. I went from 50 mg down to 25 mg and then quit all together about a week or so ago. I can tell my anxiety is in part due to getting off Traz. Any idea how long I can expect to have these withdrawal symptoms? ## Mike, Not to discount your feelings nor the anxiety you experiencing however trazadone taken at such a nominal dose for a relatively short period of time should pose no pharmacological withdrawal on the body.Untreated anxiety can be accentuated by many environmental factors.If these symptoms persist I'd highly recommend seeing a specialist to evaluate your condition and decide if pharmaceutical intervention is deemed appropriate. All the best

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