Antidepressant Forums (Page 67)

If I have stopped taking escitolapram and want to start taking it again, and I want too tonight, will it affect my sleep? I have not drank any alcohol in the past two days and just wanted to ask Thank you - Paige ## Yes, it may cause sleep issues as a side effect, according to the FDA, along with nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and weight changes. What has your doctor advised? Are you on any other medications? Why did you stop taking it?

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Started bupropion 3 days ago and wondering why I am hyper and smoking twice as much? How long before I have less urge to stop smoking? ## Hello, Etta! How are you? This medication can cause some people to feel hyper, anxious, and nervous, according to the FDA. When I tried it, years ago, it made me feel like I drank several pots of coffee and I had to stop taking it, never did anything to change my smoking habits. In most cases, side effects are transient, and will improve once your body gets used to a medication, but that may take 4 to 5 weeks. If they worsen, or if they don't improve, you may need to try a different medication. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Found 1pill at club raffles oblong white ST|50on one side and G on other it has a line to split it in half on the ST|50 side ## Hello, Kat! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Genpharm Inc. and they list it as containing 50mgs of Sertraline, which is an SSRI antidepressant that can also be used to treat anxiety. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Any info on side effects for a younger person (age 12) who was just prescribed Prozac for depression, after a depression diagnosis and attempted suicide? ## Hello, Diana! How are you? While the side effects would be the same at that age, as they would be for an adult taking it, they may be slightly more intense. The FDA lists them as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, trouble sleeping, vivid dreaming, weight loss and dry mouth. I am on it for perimenopause symptoms and I've found that generally, the side effects intensify for a few days around week 3, then suddenly improve and go away, after that. How is the child doing on it? ## Has been a week today and so far no symptoms other than lesser appetite after taking meds in the am. Seems to help with anxiety yet still seei...

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I have been using brintellix for 6mths and have been feeling great. After returning from a 2 mth holiday, I all of a sudden don't feel good. I'm using 20mg. What can the reason be? ## Hello, Anna! How are you? What changed over the holiday? Did you miss days of taking it? Did your diet change significantly? Did you spend a lot of time in the sun? Did you drink alcoholic beverages? Is there a chance that you're just ill? Maybe the flu, or a virus? Are you on any other medications? The NIH lists these as all being possible causes, that could make you feel ill, or affect the medication and its side effects.

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I am on 200 a day an I've stoped taking them as I worked so hard to loose 62kg an I was told this drug wouldn't make me gain weight. I am on day 4 without them an I am seriously dizzy an I am wanting to know how much longer till the drug is out of my system? ## Pristiq contains the active ingredient Desvenlafaxine, it is an SNRI antidepressant. The withdrawal effects, if you were taking them for a long period of time, especially at such a high dosage, can take about a month to completely wear off. Though, they will gradually improve and not be so severe, as your body adjusts to no longer having the medication. You should also be careful to watch for rebound depression and anxiety symptoms. Is there anything else I can help with? ## What is prestiqe, and is it make bad side effec...

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My mother-in-law has dementia and has been prescribed Brintellix as one of her meds. Can this help with the dementia / alzheimers? Thank you, Pam ## Hi Pam, Sorry to hear about your mother in law. Trintellix (formerly called Brintellix, active ingredient Vortioxetine)[1] is indicated for major depressive disorder, although there have been studies conducted which indicate that it may also treat cognitive dysfunction in those patients too [2]. May I ask what other meds she has been prescribed? I wonder if this is part of her treatment because of its effects as an antidepressant / cognitive treatment? Ref: [1] [2]

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Another problem with generic not feeling my normal self as with Watson mfg. After two weeks I'm irritable moody cry easily and problems sleeping...don't dare to be sociable. Same problems as the generic Sunco... Why aren't these regulated better? This is my life. ## Hello, Laura! How are you? Under the Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984, generics are allowed to differ from the name brand, in the amount of the active ingredient, by as much as plus or minus 20%. However, they do not have to measure against each other, only against the name brand. This was done to help bring generics to market faster, in hopes of keeping prices lower. The FDA considers this an acceptable therapeutic window and, for most people, it doesn't cause a problem. But some people are sensitive to medications ...

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i take mirtazapine and i have been with it a few months now i was taking it in combination with celexa i eventually stopped the celexa and only took the rem i like it because it makes me sleep and wake up very easily when i need to(for work or appointments) i only take it at night and i actually try to lay in bed with my eyes closed after i take it not battle it to see the hallucinations they do cause however sometimes pleasent dreams but more horrible terrifying dreams. I'd wake up some nights from a horrible dream sweating and breathing heavy. and yes this drug also makes you gain weight and ALOT of it if your not careful just reguarly excercise and all will be well ## Thanks for sharing your experience using the medication, it will be very helpful to many people. Learn more Mirta...

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Im on quetiapine MR 700mgs a day i also take sertraline 100mgs a day , tramadol 200mgs daily , depakote 1000mgs daily, and zolpidem 10mgs at night , my doctor is thinking about putting me on mirtazapine 45mgs daily i wanted to know if this is safe with all my other meds i have mentioned ? ## Many of the medications you've listed can affect serotonin levels, so adding another one creates the risk of your developing serotonin syndrome, which can be dangerous. It's not that they can't be combined, but it must be done very carefully, with the doses taken under careful consideration and the patient being regularly monitored. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Mirtazapine as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings and weight gain. Are you seei...

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My fiance was recently taking Pristiq for about a year. He recently was changed over to Brintellix. He sees that it works extremely well during the day, and really helps. As the night gets later we have noticed it wearing off so to speak, mind begins to race, anger becomes an issue, not able to sleep, etc..... What would be the best thing for us to do about making it last longer through the day??? ## Hello, Amber! How is your fiancé doing? What dosage is he taking? It could be that he needs a dosage adjustment, or it may not be the right medication to help him. Has he informed his doctor? There really isn't anything that either of you can do that make it last longer. The FDA lists its typical side effects as including nausea, dizziness, vomiting and vision changes. ## I take br...

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I know this might sound strange but did anyone experience that their cough was reduced after taking prozac? I have had a cough since march (dr. said acid reflux and quitting smoking) but since on the prozac it has not been as frequent. Is this a possible side effect? ## No, that is not typical, the FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and dry mouth. It is probably more likely just things slowly improving, overall, that typically occurs as time passes, the quit smoking cough usually improves very gradually. Are you on any other medications?

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Small oval light green 2 2 one side I g on the other ## Hello, Chris! How are you? I think the tablet you have actually has the marking IG 212 and you may be thinking the one is a score line. Can you please double check and post back? If so, this tablet is manufactured by InvaGen Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 25mgs of Sertraline. The FDA classifies this medication as an SNRI antidepressant and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings and weight gain. ## Yes that is true 212 ig! But can you show me more images

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I have bilateral sciatica. It is caused by Stenosis of the spine, and I am in a lot of pain. I need an operation to remove it, and I have been to many hospitals in the area, but no-one wants to do it. This is because I have Ischaemic heart disease, and my heart stopped when my local hospital tried to operate. I have been on morphgesic 20mg twice a day. I think it is useless when I am have just taken it, but when it wears off I am in intense pain. I take Gabapentin (900mg 3 times daily), and Amitriptyline 75mg at night and Oramorph when the pain becomes too much to bear. What can I do? ## Since no-one seems to know what I should do, I will add a few more diseases: I have had 4 MI, 3 after CABG, and the last one was 20 years ago. My heart is basically a mess, and the problem is caused by ...

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I just need to know if I'm suppose to take citalopram in the morning or evening? ? I've been giving this by my doctor and forgot when they told me to take it and lost my paper work that had the information on it. Please I need to know. ## Hello, Monique! How are you? There is no specific time of day that it needs to be taken, you can do so whenever it is convenient for you, just remember to be consistent. It may cause some dizziness and drowsiness as side effects, as reported by the U.S. FDA, so some people may prefer to take it at night. Is there anything else I can help with?

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a nerve trapped in a wound ## Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant and these have sometimes been shown to help with nerve pain. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, weight gain and headache. Read more: Are there any questions or comments? ## I take one pill at night the 10mg (blue ones)... is it a train smash to take two? Or take them during the day...iv taken leave from work so gettin drowsy is not a problem for me...

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I took Limbitrol DS in my 20's and I'm am now 46 yrs. I took it for major migraines and pain attacks. Now, going thru menopause and symptoms are returning along with Fibro, only sleeping 3 hrs a night ( currently taking Ambien which isn't working) Have not found a better medicine since. I have medical records from when I took it and showed multiple Dr.'s. Can't seem to find a Dr. willing to let me try it again. It was a Godsend back then. Who is currently taking and what type of Dr. prescribed it to you? A Primary Dr., Pain Mgmt, Pychriatrist, ???? I need to find a Dr. willing to help me. Thank you! ## Hello, Jenn! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems you're experiencing. I'm in perimenopause, myself, so I know how much of a pain it can be. I think t...

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I'm currently weening off of Zoloft while taking Celexa as my doctors new choice of an OCD/anti anxiety med because the Zoloft on 100mg was making my anxiety worse. I'm also on 100mg of Trazadone nightly for sleep. Two weeks ago I was put on Sulfamethazole/Trip something or other to clear an infection caused by an ingrown hair. I was given a typical urine drug test and came up positive for benzodiazopines. I've taken no other drugs or supplements and I need to know if any combination of these drugs that I'm taking caused the false positive for my drug screen. ## Zoloft can cause a false positive for benzodiazepines.

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I was perscribed Effexor yesterday to treat postpartum depression and anxiety that I have been going through since I delivered my baby boy. I wanted to know if anyone had any other information on this drug. I am really hesitant on taking it since I do not want to become dependent of it and after reading some of the side effects I am really scared to take it. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks! ## it is non narcocic and not a controled sub. like you might think of such as (valium). it is an anti deppesent, disuss your feeling with your doctor, but it is not addictive ## Myrna:I use venlafaxine myself 150mg.But my best friend got prescribed the drug under the same circumstances as you, that was 3 yrs to date.But she regrets taking the drug, and to those say velafaxine isn't ...

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I am taking hydroco/acetamin and cymbalta and I had a drug test show positive for methamphetamine. I don't do methamphetamine. Will this cause this? ## I am taking oxycodone, oxymorphone and cymbalta and the Dr. asked me if I had been taking any benzo's. So Cymbalta shows up as a benzo.

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