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I am taking Sertraline 125mg. It didn't seem to be working and mor so my Dr. Suggested l take Clonazepam tab 0.5 with the Sertraline, will that help with my Anxiety Panic disorder. Thanking you in advance for your help. ## Hello, Shirley! How are you? Yes, it should help. Clonazepam is classified by the FDA as a benzodiazepine and they are very commonly used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders. It carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. It also doesn't have to be taken all the time, it can be taken, as needed to alleviate anxiety. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Klonopin works better and is more pleasant with fewer side effects. However it can be addictive. People increase their dose ...

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Hi I recently started paxil again after 2 years due to having very severe anxiety attacks. I have now been on paxil for 4 weeks and am starting to have very bad vissual snow. My vission is very hazy specially in the dark looks almost like camera noise. Now I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced this whilst starting up paxil will it fade with time or is it here to stay ? I've been on.paxil twice in.the past and have never had this side effect ## Hello, Rommy! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. Yes, Paxil can cause vision issues, as listed among the side effects provided by the FDA. Even if you've never experienced them before, our bodies do change with time, so it's always possible to experience new side effects to a medication...

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I ran out of my pristiq and could not see my doctors for a repeat so now im back on it with a few side affects. ## Hello, Katrina! How are you? Yes, if you weren't taking it for awhile, then started again, it is normal to experience side effects, again. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Pristiq as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes, dry mouth and mood swings. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I just started taking brintellix and info. guide says not to take tramadol with. What can I take to replace the tramadol? ## Hello, Jackie! How are you? Virtually any of the other opiates are fine, as long as your doctor approves. Most do not cause the same interaction. The FDA list narcotics as having the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Brintellix may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, weight changes and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What pain reliever can I take with brintellix? I currently take tramodal ## Hello Jackie! How are you? Most of the other opiates are fine, such as Oxycodone, Morphine, Lortab, Percocet and Opana. You doctor should be able to help you decide on which one would be safest for you to try. The FDA classifies these medications as narcotic analgesics, so they carry the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and constipation. Brintellix may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, vision changes and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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does trazodone help relieve pain?? I have foot,ankle,knee,heel,toes,and hip pain. All the time... ## The FDA classifies Trazodone as a tetracyclic antidepressant and they can sometimes help with some types of nerve pain, due to the way they act on chemicals in the brain. Has your doctor prescribed it for you? Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings and weight changes.

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I just took my first dose of lexapro and am feeling a little itchy.Feel pretty calm and a little tired other than that.I don't have gives or a rash.Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this.Should I be worried? Is this an allergic reaction ? I took lexapro years ago with no problem. ## Hello, Brina! How are you? Since there are no hives or rash, it is most likely not an allergic reaction. However, this medication has been known to cause other skin conditions as side effects, according to the FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. Have you consulted your doctor? You may need to switch to a different medications.

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I have been on celexa since June for gad and depression. First 10 mgs, felt good for a few days, then 20 for two weeks began to feel better for more days, but still not 100 percent. Now on 40 mgs and still do not feel good for two weeks. In the past I have taken Lexapro and zoloft which worked for a few years then stopped working. They both kicked in within 10 days of takingI cannot take Effexor as it raises my blood pressure. I am thinking this maynot be working. I am scared ## Hello, Jessica! How are you doing? How long have you been taking the current dose? It usually takes 3 to 5 weeks for this medication to reach its full level of efficacy in your body, so you may just have to give it more time. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mou...

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Hi there. So I have been on zoloft since I was 14 years old. I am now 21 years old. I started at a low dose and made my way up to 200 mg. So I have been on zoloft for 7 years. My anxiety was horrible when I was younger. I constantly felt like I couldn't breathe and that my heart was racing. I felt like the breaths I took were not full and I would worry and worry until I went into a complete panic. For 7 years, the anxiety was gone. I never had a symptom of it. Never had trouble breathing or feeling that way. Since about a week ago, everything came back. I was prescribed with amoxicillan, biaxin, and prevacid for a bacteria called "h. pylori" in my stomach. It is not that serious but the antibiotics are strong and I am taking a LOT of them. (2000 mg of ammox a day..) The doc ...

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Should I take this trying while I am trying to get pregnant? ## I have been taking Paxil CR for 2 years and have been trying to get pregnant for 7 mths. I think I will change to something else. I have also gained over 80 pounds. ## Tab.Pause - 500mg is safe in during lactation period ( breast feeding a baby ) ## Can I get pregnant when using lutenyl or can it stop me from getting pregnant? ## Hi i have a questions im already 30 yrs old i have 1 daughter my husbnd nd i did a family planning and decided to take pill as contraception but because of the inconsistency of taking a pill leads us to having a baby again im 3months pregnant but i didnt know i am pregnant and on the month of june i had a severe tonsilitis that leads to cattarh i take meds like co-amoxiclav during the first trimest...

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I am currently on 75mg of effexor, it's been about 2 weeks. I was on 37.5 mg before that for about 2 weeks also for anxiety and depression. My doctor prescribed me for having "vaso vagul attacks". When I become really nervous I get a weird feeling in my stomach, begin sweating and fainting. I wasn't experiencing any side effects at first, just recently I've started to become so anxious and depressed. I literally cannot get myself out of bed and I feel constant hopelessness. I also have trouble sleeping at night, I lie in bed for hours as my mind races before I finally fall asleep. I've also been feeling physically ill the last couple of days also- fever, stomach aches, extreme fatigue and dizziness. Has anyone else experienced this? Or can anyone reassure me that...

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ive been taking lexapro 5mg for 2weeks now. I'm feeling worse instead of better. I can't eat or sleep and my anxiety is threw the roof. Can I quit taking it without any withdrawals? ## Hello, Cheryl! How are you? Yes, after that short of a time period, there shouldn't be any major issues with stopping it, as long as your doctor approves. However, you've actually not been on it long enough, yet, to see if these effects will go away and the medication will work for you. That usually takes about 3 to 4 weeks, though most people find it to take about 3. In many cases, these severe symptoms early on has shown that the medication is going to work well for them. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight change...

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I have a flu-like feeling and am very tired, not interested in anything. I've been to many drs. All my blood work is excellent. Any suggestions? ## Hello, Jim! How are you? Have you tried consulting a psychologist? Those can also be signs of depression, as listed by the NIH. It is well known to cause such symptoms and, in some people, it isn't recognized, since they don't expect it.

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In a nutshell, took 10mg Lex for 13 years and heeded the suggestion of my cardiologist that, "it may not be working for you anymore", however, I never felt I was experiencing "poop-out". I tapered for 4 months, and last dose was Feb 2015. Been through all the text book withdrawal and feel that it is just not worth it. I have decided to restart and wonder if anyone has any thoughts, suggestions, difficulties? I have read it may not work as well as it did the first time around. Thx in advance! ## Actually, a break for a couple months usually helps them start working, again, since your body loses its tolerance. Many doctors actually recommend medication vacations for their patients, to try to prevent them from building tolerance. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Le...

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Ok, I would like to hear back from anyone who is successfully taking Pristiq...I just did an ID Genetix test through my doctor and it tested for depression first with anxiety as my backup issue. It gave me results on which medications I can successfully take to treat these issues according to my genetic makeup. Kind of a lifesaver after years of fooling around with different meds, different doses and docs who really had no idea what to do for me. So, Pristiq came back as my best choice to treat my main issue - Depression. I started taking 50mg daily on 6/28/15. Took it at bedtime since that's when I was taking my previous med, just thought I would try that first since there was really no indication other than to take at the same time each day. About two weeks ago, the drowsiness dur...

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I've been taking Wellbutrin XL 150 (brand name) for 2 weeks. Will I experience withdrawal symptoms (weight gain) if i stop now? ## Hello, Luckytr! How are you? No, there shouldn't be any severe withdrawal symptoms, after such a short period of time, but it's always best to double check with your doctor to be sure. Weight gain wouldn't be considered a withdrawal symptom. As listed by the FDA, they usually include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and depression. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i heard they should not and needed to be sure if it was safe for them to take ## Hello, Lonestar1975! How are you? It isn't that they cannot take it, but their doctor should be monitoring them, because it could affect their glycemic control, especially when they first start taking it and at any point the dosage is adjusted. Its other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and headache. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What kind of pill is this? And is it something to worry about? ## Hello, Carrie! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 20mgs of Citalopram. The FDA classifies this medication as an SSRI antidepressant. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. So no, it's nothing dangerous, but it does require a doctor's prescription. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What is the Brand name? ## Do you mean Citalopram? If so Citalopram is an antidepressant drug used to treat major depression associated with mood disorders. To learn more click on the link below... If this is not correct please post back so I can help you locate the correct drug information. ## Can this be used with sodium valproate

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My doctor prescribed me lexapro for crippling depression and anxiety. I have been on it for a few months, and after telling the doctor I felt like I was gaining weight, but that the anxiety was a little better, he took me off the lexapro immediately. I thought this was dangerous, but I am not a doctor. Cut to me not having taken it for going on 3 weeks. My anxiety has increased and among other withdrawal symptoms, I am so tired all the time. I had half a glass of wine this Evenjng to relax, and it almost instantly made me feel nausea and like I was constantly falling. I was sick to my stomach and can't shake this feeling like my entire brain has literally been thrown out of order. And now I can't sleep. Is this normal? How long after stopping should you avoid drinking? Thanks! #...

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