Antidepressants

can cymbalta and effoxor be taken together

Funny I should stumble upon this question. I have been taking Darvocet for approximately 3 years. I have a crooked spine which causes me daily back, neck and head pain. It's not bad enough yet for me to have surgery, but bad enough that I'm not benefiting from physical therapy. Therefore, Darvocet has been a life-saver for me.

I also suffer from mild "seasonal affective disorder". Around the beginning to middle of September (when the weather starts to get colder), I fall into a complete slump. Unable to get motivated, I feel like staying in bed all day. I also get rapid panic attacks at the onset of the changing of the seasons. Last year, my doctor prescribed Prozac for the S.A.D., and said that I could take it for the winter months and discontinue it once the fall and winter months were over. This worked wonders for me, and I continued using it until the end of April. The only downside to this was that I experienced a significantly decreased libido.

With fall rolling around again, I found myself back into the same slump as last year. I went to my doctor and asked him if there was something similar to Prozac that wouldn't affect my libido as much. He prescribed Lexapro. He did say that while this drug may also lower my libido, it shouldn't be as bad as the Prozac because the usual needed dosage is much lower.

I asked him how the Lexapro and Darvocet would mix, and he said that I shouldn't have a problem with the two as long as I'm not abusing either drug (i.e., taking too much Darvocet just to get "high". Which I don't.)

One of my main concerns with taking the Darvocet and an anti-depressant was the risk of "serotonin syndrome". It's when too much serotonin is released into the bloodstream, causing a whole range of unpleasant symptoms. I asked him about this as well, and he said that almost ALL of the cases of serotonin syndrome came from people who severely abuse medication, and that these two medications will not cause this when taken as directed.

I know I'm rambling, but I always like to read the detailed responses to questions when looking things up, so I tend to get pretty detailed with my answers.

The Lexapro so far has worked wonders for me as well, without the decreased libido. I've been taking it with the Darvocet and have had no umpleasant side effects. I hope the Lexapro works for you, too! Takes a few weeks, but it really does start to help...A LOT! Just take the Darvocet and Lexapro at prescribed levels and you should do just fine on it!

I have been on cymbalta for some time and I do have times when I feel itchy all over. I also, on more than one occasion, get blistery itchy bumps. At first I thought it was poison ivy. The first time, it was a large patch from my wrist to my elbow and it crusted over. Now it's like it lies dormat and when I get stressed out I get a patch on my arm. Sometimes it really itches and sometimes it doesn't at all. Originally I thought maybe the meds made me more sensitive to the sun but it's happened when I haven't been in the sun uncovered. I finally came to the conclusion it was the cymbalta. I was off it for a year and never had the problem but it returned when I started taking it again.

That is not a typical reaction or side effect of this medication. However, if you have other condtions such as diabetes or peri-menopause these may need to be considered. Also, are you being treated for depression alone or in concert with anxiety disorder. If this has happened more than once since you started the medication, see your doctor. Be sure to describe differences in stress levels, sleep and diet around this same time.

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You can, however it is not recommended. Pristiq is an inhibitor and prevents the Buprenorphine (active ingredient in Suboxone) from working as well as it should. Buprenorphine is broken down in the liver and the inhibiting action of Pristiq prevents the liver from doing its job in breaking Buprenorphine down. This is referred to as a "Side by Side Effect" of taking the two drugs at the same time. It's sad to say, but a lot of Buprenorphine Certified Physicians are completely unaware of this. Pristiq is not the only drug that will do this. Others include (but not limited to) Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Luvox, Lexapro & Celexa are all SSRIs, and Pristiq is an SNRI as is Cymbalta. You should discuss your Suboxone and Pristiq treatment with a qualified physician that is knowledgeable in the pharmacology and side by side effects of these two drugs to determine if the benefits outweigh the disadvantages of taking these two drugs at the same time.

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Effexor does not seem to make me sleepy or energetic. Though side effect are only suppose to happen to 10% of those who take Effexor (I read).

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Effexor is an SNRI antidepressant and has no recreational or abuse potential. It is not a street drug and would be unlikely to have any street value

I posted this question because I am considering switching medications and am nervous about it due to so many adverse accounts I've been reading on the internet. I have been taking Lexapro 15mg for 2 years for GAD treatment. I had dry mouth at first, but it went away quickly. The mental effects have been wonderful and I feel like "me" again without all the worrying. My reason for switching is due to extreme lethargy (sleeping 10 hours a night then taking 2 hour naps mid-day!), night sweats, and absolutely NO libido. I though I could deal with the libido thing, but after 2 years it's driving me crazy. My doctor suggested I try Effexor XR because at a low dose (75mg) she thinks it wouldn't effect my sex drive nor make me so sleepy, yet would still treat my GAD. I was all for it today in her office, but when I came home and started researching Effexor on the web, I am reading so many terrifying reviews about it--mostly of its horrible withdrawal symptoms. Does anyone out there have any experience with this? Should I stay put with Lexapro or go forward with Effexor? Or is there something else that would work better?? Help! PS I am also taking birth control (Yaz), which may or may not have anything to do with this scenario, but I thought yaou should know my whole medical situation.

Yes of course, i am on 15mg lexapro and 15mg mirt going up to 30mg next week

Lexapro is an ssri while mirt is NaSSA Anti Depressent

I would not advise taking this combo. and if it was all from the same doc. then i would use caution. All three meds deal with the blocking of the reuptake of norepinephrine.

No, it is technically an Antidepressant. It does however help with pain. Researchers think that it helps block the pain receptors in the brain. It is a fairly safe drug although it can (and usually does) cause EXTREME drowsiness. It should not be taken before driving, etc until you know how it will effect you. Most people continue to become drowsy after taking it so they take it before bedtime. The other most common side effect is constipation.

because they are both SSRI's, the two combined, especially at high doses could result in serotonin syndrome.

at one time or one day and the next day? if it gives you stress the first few days,that's normal...i take 10mg once a day and for the first 3 days i was on it, it gave me a constant panic attack. my advice is tough it out if you need the medication. but def. ask your doctor because they know whats best for your body. if youre going to take more than your prescribed dose,call ur doc n jus ask if that would be okay. u gotta make sure it isn't dangerous 4 u. hope this helps

Yes, remeron can be taken with Tylenol. If it is Tylenol mixed with codeine, check with your doctor before taking it.

Unlike other antidepressants, Prozac has a long half-life so it stays in your system for a while, even after you stop taking it-- it's slowly eliminated from your system so you don't really suffer a dramatic withdrawl. However, as with all antidepressants, you should cut back before stopping. So if you take 40 mg a day, start taking 20 a day for two weeks. Then take 20 every OTHER day for two weeks. Then you can stop completely.

Yes; Singulair has no drug-drug interactions.

Yes.

Oral glutathione may be taken safely at any time, with any drug, but it will not raise your glutathione levels.

To raise your glutathione, you must take the building blocks or precursors so your body can make glutathione in your cells.

According to my psychiatrist, who prescribed me both medications, it is safe to use Focalin and Pristiq together.

Of course. A better question starts with the word "should".

Pristiq, which contains desvenlafaxine, is an antidepressant that affects the serotonin levels in the brain. Lexapro, being an SSRI, also affects your serotonin levels.

You should consult with a medical professional before you attempt to take these drugs at the same time.

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