Antidepressants

Are you on antidepressants, about to start, or hoping to come off them? Antidepressants can be divided into the following classes: Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), Norepinephrine/noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (NRIs aka NERIs/NARIs), Dopamine reuptake inhibitors (DRIs), Opioids, Selective serotonin reuptake enhancers (SSREs), Novel antidepressants and Tetracyclic antidepressants. Discuss the benefits and disadvantages of different types of antidepressants on this forum, and share your experience.

I Was taking 60mg twice a day for 5 years, now I am feeling nauseated, cold, thirsty, sick

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Was taking 60mg twice a day for 5 years along with Lyrica due to Fibro and nerve issues in neck. Cold turkey 7 days ago due to refill issues on both. Now I'm severely nauseated, sweats, cold chills, extremely thirsty but makes me sick to drink, zaps, facial numbness......help me....need suggestions...

by Guest over a year ago

Wellbutrin and Adderall, I had really bad experience, it makes me bad

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I have to share my experiences with Wellbutrin. It almost killed me at least 3 times... I started with 300 mg in 2010 and was fine, put me to sleep at first as I have ADHD. I don't know why it does that but when I first start taking Wellbutrin it makes me sleepy. Well, I have been on and off...

by Kimberlyn67347686 over a year ago

Day 7 off Lexapro, I had migraines the entire time

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I have been taking Lexapro for two years. First time I tried to stop taking it, I decreased my dosage from 20mg to 10 mg . I had migraines the entire time. This time I quit cold turkey, kept myself hydrated and used ibuprofen as needed. I feel great. A little light headed but nothing that can't be...

by Guest over a year ago

Paroxetine SSRI, seven moths ago I had first massive panic attack

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Im 27 years old l,before 7 month i was taking to ER having first massive panic attack it was the first time in my life to experience that , doctor prescription to me was Xanax then switch me to rivotril then to Paxil & lexotanil to help me sleep Then doctor deside to prescribe Paxil...

by Guest over a year ago

I've heard that 40% of BPM users receive wrong data from their readings

Hi, I was reading about the discrepancy in BPMs readings and want to buy this blood pressure kit for my mom: igg.me/at/accutension. But I've never bought anything from this site and don't know this company. Can anybody share their experiences with either of them or offer another solution to the...

by MichaelJohnson346231 over a year ago

Emotional roller coaster, I have terrible headaches

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I am 22 and on day 2 of having my Effexor reduced from 75mg to 37.5 as my doctor and I have agreed to begin tapering off the drug. I have had no brain zaps today although yesterday was bad. But I have had a terrible headache today and when my boyfriend began getting ready to go to work I got...

by Kylie over a year ago

Trazodone Hair loss

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I was prescribed Trazodone in early June. I was taking it for a month and in the course of that time my hair was falling out. Before taking this medication I had a head full of healthy, thick hair. My hair loss is at 30% and continues to shed. Both my PCP and dermatoogist I was referred to keep...

by Jenv over a year ago

Losing Weight After Prozac

I stopped my prozac after being on it for almost over a year, I was working out all the time and eating healthy and counting my calories, and nothing would happen, I need to know if stopping prozac how long will it take to get my metabolisum back? and should I do anything to help this ?? I am 5'2...

by Guest over a year ago

Depression and anxiety disorders

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I have been on 350mg Trazodone, 200mg Zoloft, statins, and thyroid meds (hypo) for 24 years. I am now 65.I seem to need this cocktail to function. Is it stupid to think about quitting the meds for no real reason?I suffer from chronic depression and several anxiety disorders, panic disorder, social...

by Guest over a year ago

Adderall helps narcolepsy, but also makes it worse!!

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Just saying.. I have been proscribed adderall for years!! Over 10 years use. Only stopped during pregnacy.. let me explain something!!!!!!! Adderall WILL HELP!!! But prolonged use HURTS!! Do some digging research into ritilin adderall and other forms of amphetamines.. they are AMPHETAMINE!!!!...

by Guest over a year ago