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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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Can fluoxetine help lose weight?
In my personal experience, Fluoxetine made me lose weight. However, I believe the general consensus is that in the short term it will cause weight loss, while long term use may result in weight gain.
No. MAOI is a type of 1st generation anti-depressent, been mostly replaced by SSRI. Klonopin is a benzodiazepine, which depresses the CNS and is also used for panic attacks. Hope this helped!
How do you stop taking Prozac?
I read some recommendations about when it`s the perfect moment to take it and they say in the morning. If you can swallow the entire pill with a glass of water it`s perfect.
You must know that sometimes, Prozac cause drowsiness and then, it`s better to take before going to sleep.
Please be careful at the side effects!
Can it be dangerous to suddenly completely stop taking Wellbutrin?
Wellbutrin, like many anti-depressants of its type, has a cumulative effect, which is why your doctor probably told you it would take up to 6-8 weeks before you would begin to feel the effects. The body essentially builds up a store of it.
If you abruptly quit taking it, your body will gradually secrete it until there is no more left in your system. So, no, sudden cessation should cause no harm at all.
Personal note: I have taken this (prescribed) drug. When I told my doctor I no longer wished to, he said something to the effect of "okay," and I just stopped taking it. No ill effects.
Is there a generic drug equivalent for Lexapro?
I asked my Insurance company after I found out the cost, and she looked it up and told me NO! there is not a genric form of Lexapro, (sorry guys, i hate the cost myself) The patent on Lexapro runs out in 2012, after which time a generic version (escitalopram oxalate) will be available. See http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2006/05/24/generic-lexapro-coming-to-stores-near-you/
Can you take anti depressants with ecstasy?
-It's not advisable. However, it depends on the type of anti-depressant. If you are taking an MAOI, you should definitely not take ecstasy. Also, if you are taking an SSRI, the effectiveness of the ecstasy will decrease, and you are increasing your chances of developing serotonin syndrome. Taking ecstasy with Wellbutrin (an SNRI) increases your risk of seizures. == Simply stating "anti-depressants" is too vague to give an accurate answer. There are multiple types of anti-depressants, including MAOIs, tricyclics, SSRIs, SNRIs, etc. I will break down the risk of each one and give you an opinion. MAOIs: If you are taking an MAOI, do not take ecstasy. This combination has a high fatality risk. Multiple deaths have been reported with this combination. SSRIs: The research is mixed. On one extreme, it is believed to "soften" the comedown from Ecstasy but will also weaken the high. On the other extreme, it is believed to put the user at high risk of Serotonin Syndrome, which can be fatal. I would avoid this combination, and if you are going to take Ecstasy, I would skip your daily dosage of your anti-depressant. A few studies report that Prozac can actually help protect the brain from potential brain damage if taken with Ecstasy. Tricyclics: not much information available. I read a few reports of individuals having no problems at all, but I also read a study that briefly mentions that it could lead to very high blood pressure. SNRI: Rapid heart rate, decreased seizure threshold, risk of Serotonin syndrome. I hope that helps.
Will Zoloft show up on an employee drug test?
If you have a prescription for Zoloft, and your job doesn't require you not to be on certain medications or have certain health conditions, there shouldn't be a problem. Be upfront and honest with the legitimate medications you are legitimately taking, going in.
Can you take Lexapro and hydrocodone?
Yes, as prescribed by a doctor and under a doctor's care.
Hyrocodone is the generic name for Vicodin; gabapentin is the generic name for Neurontin.
You should never take either drug unless it is prescribed FOR YOU by a doctor.
Does Lexapro loose effectivness over time?
It shouldn't stop working, no. Have you been going to your regular therapy so you can learn how to deal with stress and your depression? That's the only sure cure because if you're not doing therapy, your depression is going to get worse over the years. Lexapro is a good antidepressant because it has few side effects and doesn't make you drowsy like some of them do. If you're working on the therapy end regularly, and still having depression, ask your psychiatrist about adding a second drug (like Abilify) or trying some non-medication treatments like sunlight bulbs for seasonal depression.
Another thing that works with many people is to get out of the house and do something for someone else - volunteer at your local shelter or hospital, or join Habitat for Humanity or another charitable organization.
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.
