Antidepressants

I was prescribed Zoloft for Anxiety Disorder several years ago. Afterwards, a friend introducted me to another approach that has solved my Anxiety issues and allowed me to be free of a approach such as Zoloft. I still remain a client. Try Nutriessentials. Are you depressed???? If your doctor has prescribed it, and you have any of the various depressive or anxiety disorders it is a very good idea to take Zoloft. Even people who prefer not to take drugs find it gives them the start they need to be able to continue on with other methods in the future. At a certain point in these illnesses, it is very hard to recover without some drug assistance to boost the brain chemicals to an acceptable level. The difference it can make to lives is worth the effort, although it will not work for everyone. The time you need to be on it varies as to how low your levels are, but it is not addictive or mind altering in the same way the old style depression medications were. Even so, you cannot stop taking it suddenly.

yes... they are both selective seretonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI's) and work in the same manner. Pay attention to possible allergic reactions though, as the chemical structure is slightly different. see label.

I am in the process of weaning off of lexapro 20mg. I have had a multitude of horrible symptoms and ringing in the ears is one of the symptoms. I am familiar with withdrawl symptoms from several anti-depressants because of trial and error with my doctor. Hang in there. It takes a while sometimes, but these things do improve or go away completely.

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I am not a doctor but I would strongly advise not to. I really don't think that's the proper way to take it and there have been a lot of reports of negative side effects already from unproperly administrating prozac.

It took a good few weeks to get the results for anxiety it initially makes you more anxious but should start to work

I was on 20 mg of Lexapro for 6ish months. My psyciatrist said I could taper down to 10 for one week and then stop. I did this recently and 3 days later I now have typical lexapro withdrawl symptoms such as aches and pains and nausea and insomnia etc. It has been 4 days since I stopped the Lexapro and I am in a lot of discomfort that the pharmasist told me could last up to 2 weeks. Could this be done easier? For example, should I take 5 or 10 mg for ? amount of time. Was 1 week down 10 mg from 20 mg and then stopping too much reduction too fast? The lowest dose and fastest cessation is ideal, but I am having trouble functioning when I feel so bad physically. I would ask my psyciatrist but she is on vacation and will not be back for 2 weeks. What should I do? Please help! Thank you, Rinner/Corinne

It is not recommended to stop Lexapro cold turkey. Everyone's withdrawal period is different, and the amount of time it takes to be fully off the drug depends on many factors. Check out this link for information on the topic: http://mentalhealthdaily.com/2014/05/07/lexapro-withdrawal-symptoms-how-long-do-they-last/

If anything, some antidepressants assist with reduction in pain. For example, Cymbalta (duloxetine) is FDA approved for the treatment of neuropathic pain conditions such as diabetic peripheral neuropathy, as well as fibromyalgia pain.

Excedrin PM contains acetaminophen (Tylenol) and diphenhydramine (Benadryl).

It can be taken nightly with minimal risk, however, if you feel the need to take something for pain and sleep every night, you should speak with your doctor.

i have been off seroxat for 14 months and i am still having withdrawal, its awful i cant find anyone to tell me that they have come off it and are now well, the most help i have had is from CITA 0151 2815496, good luck

Yes, they are fine. Remember to take your medicine every day whether you feel you need it or not. Bipolars have a bad habit of stopping their medicines because they feel they do not need them any more. The valproic acid is a mood stabilizer and will keep your moods more under control. Lexapro will help your depression.

Yes.

This is because when you have a viral infection such as a cold then the bacteria has entered your cells; the substance produced by antibiotics cannot reach inside your cells therefore your body will just have to ignore the illness and let it pass within a few days! (hope this helped!)

Hell yea, u get the best high too cause ur soo happy..

Go and see your GP or Psychiatrist, you need to discuss with them why you want to change. It may be due to side effects or you feel it is not working, but the bottom line you need to speak to them.

Cymbalta works good for certain people and in others it doesn't. Compared to the other SSRI's antidepressants it is not as good- more side effects and not as efficient IE longer depressive symptoms or anxiety plus more unwanted effects.

Your GP/Specialist should tell you to not take any antidepressant medication for 2 days before you commence your new medication. This is so you don't get a condition called discontinuation syndrome.

Sincerely

Derek

Prozac is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) & acts to keep serotonin in the synapse (space between neurons).  This is accomplished by inhibiting the normal process of extracting serotonin from the synapse by a process called reuptake.  Keeping serotonin in the synapse longer causes the serotonergic neruons to be more effective.

In depth review of drugs that cause false positives

Amphetamine/Methamphetamine

The active chemical of some medication will be metabolised to amphetamine, this will cause positive amphetamine/methamphetamine test results. Eg Adderall contains a mixed amphetamine salt widely prescribed as a psycho-stimulant medication for attention deficit hyperactive disorder, or ADHD, or ADD, and use of such medication would cause a positive amphetamine test.

In 2002 the Food and Drug Administration in the USA approved eye drops which contained hydroxyamphetamine and tropicamide. Although amphetamine is metabolised to hydroxyamphetamine, hydroxyamphetamine is not metabolised to amphetamine. Therefore, use of such products should not cause a positive (non-negative) amphetamine test result.

Drugs that may cause false positive to amphetamines include,

Diet pills (Amfepramone, Amphetaminil, Clobenzorex, Benzphetamine, Fenfluramine, Fenproporex, Mefenorex, Obetrol, Phentermine)

Attention deficit disorder medication (Ritalin, Dextroamphetamine, Adderall, Benzedrine, Pemoline, Pemoline)

Cold medication (pseudoephedrine (old sudafed), Vick’s Inhaler, Promethazine, Allerest, Bromphenlramlne, Dimetapp (loratadine), Efidac, Phenylephrine, Sinarest)

Antidepressants (Bupropion, Fluoxetine)

Blood pressure tablets (Labetalol)

Asthma medication (Inhalers, Ephedrine, Primatene-M, Tedral)

Antidepressants (Wellbutrin, Desipramine, Selegiline, Trazodone)

Parkinson’s disease medication (Amantadine, Deprenyl, Eldepryl)

Malaria treatment (Chloroquine)

Schizophrenia Medication (Chlorpromazine, Fluspirilene, Quetiapine)

Anti-inflammatory (Famprofazone)

Eye drops with Pholedrine

High blood pressure medicine (Labetalol, Procainamide)

Antihistamine (Mepyramine, Phenegan-D)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease medication (Ranitidine)

can I take grapefruits while taking effexor xr

OK. You should go back to the beginning of this ADD forum and read all the questions relating to wellbutrin. They sum up a lot of basics in many easy to read packages. ALL of these topics clearly state that you should NEVER combine Wellbutrin, which affects dopamine and can be over stimulating, or any serotonin re-uptake inhibitor with a Bipolar disorder (unless your doctor KNOWS you have Bipolar and CAREFULLY monitors every single mg you put in your hole) because of the various life threatening affects: suicide, homicide, violent acts of uncontrolled MANIA, and you can guess the rest.

The thing is... It could turn your already screwed-up brain chemistry into a bunch of unbalanced equations (crude analogy) -- AND we all know what happens to unstable equations/solutions in the lab! THEY EXPLODE (more or less)!!! Although I am going a little extreme here, BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY.

Please go to a doctor and engage him/her in a detailed description of your TRUE/Noticeable symptoms (be sure to bring the printed information you found on the internet regarding what you think is wrong with you) BEFORE trying to self diagnose or *God forbid!!* SELF MEDICATE!!! you could be putting your friends/family/school/neighborhood at risk as well as yourself.

Lithium, Abilify, etc. treat Bipolarbecause they are MOOD STABILIZERS. Notice the key word: "STABILIZE"

I have heard of mood stabilizers being supplemented with ADHD medication Strattera, only because it happened to me. I am assuming that my Dr. figured Adrenaline really wouldn't mess with mood swings. he was right. it didn't do anything at all! haha. go figure. turns out I don't really have Bipolar after all -- that's probably why he subtracted the strattera and added two SSRI's to the mind cocktail: Abilify, Lexapro, AND Trazadone (which is actually an antidepressant disguised as a sleeping pill). I guess he thought the ADD was the mania part and the depression was the other end of the Bipolar spiral. he never said anything to me- I'm just assuming. But if that's the case, why didn't he prescribe another ADHD med? MAYBE he thought I was schizo and THAT'S why he prescribed the abilify (seriously). He was a pill pusher from the go-go. Asked me ten question's then handed me a prescription a mile long (most doctors aren't like this). didn't do a thing but take my extremely fun and vivid dreams away. They weren't hurting anyone.

ANYWAY - turns out I am ADHD with MILD depression resulting from the ADHD. I am two and a half weeks into Wellbutrin XL (1st week 150mg, the rest 300mg)

CONS -- I have side effects of insomnia, and I had a couple sudden extreme cases of irritability that lasted for about 45 minutes-- but I am usually irritable around 1/4 of a day anyway, just not that severe. That's probably not going to last (body getting adjusted), but you never know. I don't know if the insomnia is here to stay- I need four more weeks to tell. No change in sex drive yet (usually Wellbutrin either makes you hornier or there is little to no affect).

PROS -- ENERGY!!! I am not in the bed for 12 hours or more (sleeping ;} of course). I feel like dancing! Not so much the social part-need to work on the withdrawn issue-but the activity, definately. I already unloaded my mom's packed van up a flight of stairs into her new APT. AND I actually did a chore!!! I dried the clothes!! all in one night. I am actually acting on my responsibilty and obligation guilts instead of just feeling them tear me into little fatigued peices of frustrated disorganization. concentration HAS IMPROVED. I never thought I would say that about a non-stimulant. As it turns out- I feel pretty stimulated. I think it was the dopamine all along. I tried the SNRI. I tried the SRI. I even tried Strattera! and now!!! it was the DNRI all along (not official names but you know what the letters stand for). Go figure. stimulants still work for me by the way- but if Wellbutrin really works out in the long run (2-3 months is all I'm able to give for trial and error. If it doesn't work by then I'm back on the speed or I'm on the street.) I won't have to be a tweaker anymore!!! (JOKE!!) I can never overdose on that crap either. not that I've tried, I forgot I had taken a dose so i went ahead and took another one and it made me fall asleep. Happened again, this time just four hours after I got up! took too much and I crawled back in the bed again for a five hour nap.

Feel free to share your oppinions on this delicate matter and PLEASE -- I am 19 years old, I am scatter-brained, and I collect weird bits of info from (sometimes) misinformed individuals -- CORRECT ME if I am wrong!!!

I took them for 4 years str8. My advice? Don't bother the high is not worth it and its meant to be a treatment for depression.

Side note: They are very addictive

Yes. I have worked with many individuals that take Wellbutrin in the morning for depression then trazodone at night to help with sleep and as an antidepressant. It is rare (I haven't read any documented cases) to have any adverse side effects with this combination,

They were accidentally invented in the 1950's in a tuberculosis drug trial.