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Antidepressants
An antidepressant is a drug used to treat depression and dysthymia. Antidepressants are controversially used to treat other conditions such as obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorder, chronic pain and eating disorder.
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What are the side affects of snorting Prozac?
1. Your nose burns for about an hour
2. It feels as if your throat is swollen
3. You'll spend at least a day constantly blowing your nose
- Overall, there are little to no effects from snorting citalopram. You may feel a bit more mellow, but that is about it. I would not recommend it.
Can you take Celexa and melatonin together?
The is NO medical contraindications to the taking of them both. It SHOULD be safe.
Is Lexapro a successful treatment for either bipolar II or depression?
Hi there
Lexapro is a fairly good drug, but like most there is not 100% accuracy. Also, while dealing with bipolar there is usually what they call a "cocktail" meaning trial and error of several medications and perhaps being on more than one medication to balance the brain chemistry.
I suffered from panic attacks, Agoraphobia and then depression during the 70's and my doctor put me on "Amitriptyline" which worked wonders for me. The biggest complaint of SSRI's (for depression) is weight gain, but I managed to control my weight by watching what I ate and exercising as well as drinking 8 -10 glasses of water a day.
If you would like more answers and more research done on this please email me and I would be happy to give you more information.
Marcy
AnswerHi, Last year I went through a traumatic experience that led to depression. My psychologist diagnosed me as moderately depressed. When I asked my psychologist about an anti-depressant, he said it would help take care of my depression symptoms (apethy, lethargy, hopelessness) so that I could focus on addressing the areas in my life that needed to be healed. I chose lexapro because my doctor explained all of the SSRIs to me and thought 10 mg of lexapro would suit me. She told me however, that trying out any drug is like an experiment. Some people get a good fit on their first drug, some need to try 3 or 4. I started on 5 mg of lexapro and my sister thought I was acting like my old self within a few days. I have been on 10 mg of the drug for 1 year without any problems. Unlike most people, I have lost 15 pounds on this drug. I used to be an emotional eater, and I think this drug helped me eat only when I was hungry. I have been very grateful for how this drug has helped me through depression. However, I see drugs as only part of my depression treatment. I see a psychologist every few weeks just to talk, I have a family and boyfriend who are patient and understanding of my healing process, and my personal relationship with God has been foundational in my progress. AnswerSSRIs (such as Lexapro) can induce mania when used alone in a person with bipolar disorder. Normally, a psychiatrist will only prescribe an SSRI along with a mood stabilizer (Lithium, Depakote) for one with bipolar disorder. You can learn more about this at one of many psych health educational sites: NAMI.org, psycheducation.org etc. Google's health directory can give you more sites to consult. AnswerI've been on Lexapro for depression (not alcohol abuse) fora little over a month. It hasn't seemed to do much so I've had my dosage increased. It still has not seemed to do much.The way it was explained to me by my Dr. is that Lexapro isn't mood-altering. It simply maintains your seratonin levels so that you don't get rock bottom depressed or stay there.
I'm starting to wonder, however, if this isn't the drug for me or if I'm treatment-resistant.
AnswerI took Lexapro for a couple of years for depression/ Bipolar II which is bipolar without the manic side. So you don't neccessarily need a mood stabilizer. Lexapro at 40mg worked for about a year for me then it stopped working so to me it is not the best maintenance anti-depressant. It did not change my personality but it did help me deal with things a bit easier and I had a hard time being able to cry. Stange, anyways, I am now on Effexor XR 150mg and after about 3 months I felt great. Its been about 5 months or so and I do get some panic/anxiety attacks which a ward off with an occassional Klonopin 0.5mg. My husband says the combination works great for me. Everyone is different, all meds effect everyone differently, so its a trial and error game. It takes patience and the will to not give up too soon on a med before it has a chnce to work fully.Please don't give up, everything takes time. It's hard to be patient but in the end it will pay off.
Good Luck!!
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I took Lexapro and WellbutrinXL for depression for 4 years and began "rapid cycling" into depressive episodes. My psychiatrist added Lamictal, a drug for Bipolar II. I've been amazingly stable for the last 1-1/2 years and so my doctor is letting me slowly stop taking the Lexapro and WellbutrinXL - and yes, I'm having the awful physical withdrawal symptoms, but not the emotional ones. We're going to see if the Lamictal by itself is sufficient. If so, it's worth it all.
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My personal experience has been that it has worked fantastically for me. I have had everything and took this as something that was only supposed to work for the prevention of bottoming out. I'm "rapid cycles" type (often misdiagnosed as scizos because people leave out the things that we DO NOT share when our illnesses are not properly medicated) and I notice that finding the correct medicine is a matter of "personality" not diagnois. All of us have seen medicine that works great for someone else; we try it and..... nothing. After going through that time and time again you begin to lose faith in the Pharms' to make anything to help and that you'll be stuck down this hole the rest you life because what you've taken in the past has never gotten you to where you were before your illness reared its ugly head in your life. DON'T GIVE UP!!! Keep trying everything, even the drugs you've been told won't work for your affiction.
E-Mail me at: tpm4063015@yahoo.com There has got to be an answer. Best of luck.
Can you withdraw from Lexapro and Wellbutrin cold turkey?
I have been taking lexapro for about 4 years.I decided on my own to stop taking it all together. I instantly had more energy.I am on my second week and am still having "brain shocks" mainly when I make sudden adjustments with my eyes. Loud noizes or yelling triggers it also.Other than that no other side effects.
Does Prozac treat bipolar disorder?
If you are bipolar, taking any antidepressant medication by itself without a mood stabilizer (like lithium, depakote, or lamictal) can swing you up into a manic episode. Antidepressants increase the levels of seratonin in the brain, and if you don't have a "lid" on the brain chemistry with those mood stabilizing drugs, you can indeed have a "high" swing. It's not just Prozac!
Can you take Paroxetine with Metronidazole?
I have just been prescribed both medications and the doctor told me not to start taking the Prozac until I had finished the metronidazole course.
How many Ativan and Lexapro with alcohol will kill you?
The lethal dose in not clinical known, especially since they when doing testing it is not legal to keep giving a person medicine until they die. Lexapro is an SSRI antidepressant and SSRI's in general tend to be a lot safer when an overdose occurs. And the reason there is not a lot of information on how much would be lethal is because the number of deaths resulting from SSRI poisoning are far and few between. In fact, deaths from a single massive ingestion are rare, but possible. In most common cases, overdoses occur as a result of multiple ingestions and the condition is known as serotonin syndrome. If you begin experiencing any symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome, you should immediately contact your doctor. He/she will likely recommend that you reduce your dose.
I am not a doctor so I cannot confirm the safety but usually the psychotic mess that cause problems for people are maoi inhibitors. You should be in the clear if you don't feel any negative effects, start doses small and see how they work for you
When should Wellbutrin be taken-morning or bedtime?
If you don't want to sleep that night, then just pop 1, 2, or so and you won't. Joking, you really should take it in the morning because it causes many people to feel energetic, and you want that for the daytime, not nighttime unless you are a night owl.
As much as it takes to kill you. That amount will always be fatal.
If you cut your dose in half for a week or so and then quit after that there shouldn't be any serious withdrawl symptoms.
What is a good alternative to Pristiq?
It depends on many things: what you were taking Pristiq for in the first place, what dosage, what you've tried before, what side effects you suffered from with Pristiq, etc. The best alternative (as in, most equivalant switch) would be Cymbalta which is the only other approved SNRI (subtype of antidepressant that includes Effexor, Pristiq and Cymbalta). Effexor also, but Pristiq is the "upgraded" version of Effexor already (as Lexapro is the "upgraded" version of Celexa).
Only a doctor can determine which is the best alternative for you.
Is suddenly stopping Zoloft dangerous?
Yes, it can lead to flu-like symptoms. Ask your PCP to assist you with a slow taper.
Can you take cough syrup with Effexor?
A doctor should be consulted before using Tylenol cough and sore throat while taking Effexor XR. Dextromethorphan in Tylenol cough combined with venlafaxine in Effexor increases the risk of serotonin syndrome which can be fatal.
Will you gain weight in Molipaxin after using Cymbalta?
I have been using Molipaxin 50 g for just over a week and I seem to have gained 7 pounds.
Is this a normal side effect?
How long do hives last after discontinuing Zyban?
Hives are caused by an allergic reaction and as much as Zyban companies will have one believe, there are some terrible side effects taking this med. I had a friend who took it and his face was so swollen it cracked (as did his lips). The doctors at ER said it wasn't Zyban, but in truth it was. Go and see your doctor and if you don't have one then go to a clinic ASAP. You will be given a antihistamine. Don't self medicate yourself, but see your doctor! Good luck Hope you are feeling better soon Marcy
Absolutely not, Abilify (Aripiprazole) is an atypical antipsychotic, which is a completely different class of drugs from MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors).
Can you take oxycoden with Wellbutrin?
I have taken both together. I had no issues. Just in case space out both as much as possible; plenty of water. If you must take a pain med, maybe get a slow release wellbutrin from your pharmacy. Just in case talk to your doctor, or pharmacist. Hope it helped.
Is Paroxetine the same as Paxil?
Generic Paxil is definitely the same with its brand name since both drugs contain the same active ingredient. The only difference is the name given by manufacturers. The generic version of Paxil is known as Paroxetine. If you are on a tight budget then you can go for generic medications since they are basically much cheaper and offer the same outcomes with the brand names.
Check: rx2040. com
Can you take Effexor and Ativan?
I have taken Effexor XR for some time. In the last few years I've had trouble sleeping and was given a scrip for Ambien. I'm not sure it hurts to take them together although I am on 150mg Effexor and only 5mg Ambien (was given 10mg, but cut them inhalf), but I'm also not sure that you shouldn't. I would not take it every evening whether on Effexor or not. Advise to take the lowest dosage of Ambien that helps.
My best description of Effexor is "the drug from hell". Yes, it has helped my chronic depression, but after several years and reading and becoming concerned about its long-term us, I tried (through my doctor) to wean off it. The withdrawal (after 2-3 of tapering off) were horrible (and NO, it wasn't just depression returning). I can barely describe what I felt like, my doc asked me, and the best I could come up with is "it felt like my brain was trying to throw up and couldn't"--crying, restless legs, helplessness, hopelessness, inability to sleep, dizziness, nervousness, nausea, vertigo--a combination of awfulness!
SAMe and Lexapro taken together?
SAM-e should be fine with an antidepressant. It is going to interact with other hormone medications. Lexapro will be OK to take. Remember to take your Lexapro every day even if you don't feel you need it!
Can you take Effexor xr and garcinia cambogia?
This is a topic that should be discussed with a doctor. Garcinia Cambogia, often used for weight loss, is thought to affect serotonin levels in the brain. As serotonin is also the target of Zoloft, it is not recommended that the two be taken together.
How much of an antidepressant do you have to take to OD?
Before you start considering dangerous methods that may leave you in severe
distress, may I strongly suggest you anonymously call a suicide hotline (800) 273-TALK (8255) if only to see if there's another alternative? And if that doesn't work for you, perhaps you can chat with a friend about this first?
What side effects can happen when stopping zoloft and starting Wellbutrin?
The question needs some clarification. Each of these are drugs to treat depression. Each can be taken separately. Frequently wellbutrin is added to regimens of Zoloft to try to provide energy or correct sexual problems.
Wellbutrin has a series of potential withdrawal symptoms. It is best to try to taper from a high dose down to a low dose... 300mg, to 150mg, to 100mg to 75mg. Others report that they can stop wellbutrin immediately with no withdrawal. Best to work with your doctor.
Zoloft has a very well documented withdrawal syndrome, with electrical or zappy feelings as one of the events. The original poster of this answer below did not indicate which medication they were withdrawing from or which dosages. The important information is that they recommend a taper down. Zoloft can be tapered very slowly into very small doses. Wellbutrin can be taken in small doses ( a 75 mg can be cut in two). The higher formulations of Wellbutrin can not be cut. Before cutting a pill of anysort both your doctor and a pharmacist should be consulted.
I had major withdrawel symptoms - nausea, vomiting and shakes for 10 days. I HIGHLY recommend "stepping" off these drugs and not stopping cold turkey.
Been on it for 4 months, I went from 450 mg to nothing (hair loss issue) it's been 7 days now, no withdrawal(s) whatsoever it's business as usual, go figure.