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.

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best drug for depression and anxiety

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I thought it would never happen to me, as I have always been a very confident person. I got laid off from my job about a year ago and I have not been able to find a new job. As of late, I have been feeling very anxious and depressed about the whole situation, and I can't even pull myself together to...

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Is this too much of Lexapro dosage?

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I have been prescribed with Lexapro for my depression problems. My initial dosage is 10 mg a day. I wonder, is this too much of a Lexapro dosage? I do not wont to get addicted, so will lesser dosages ensure that? I mean, does it even work that way? Will I get addicted no matter the amount I take? I...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Lexapro Effects

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I just started with Leaxpro for my depression. After only a week I’ve noticed appetite changes and stomach problems. Is it possible that I have side effects from drug? Could lexapro affect body in such way? Please tell me what possible side effects from Lexapro are.

by jenelle585 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

amitriplyine

What is the main indication for amitriplyine? Is it antiaxiety or antidepressive drug? What are the precautions for its usage? My mother has developed certain emotional stress that leaded to psychotic disorder. How effective amitriplyine is in such conditions? Please post. Thanks.

by stelling2144 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

amitripylin

What are the side effects of antidepressant amitripylin? A friend of mine was hospitalized with diagnosis of depressive illness. He has changed a lot since has been on therapy. What is the action of that drug like? He’s been in hospital for last 3 weeks. How long does it usually take to drug...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Lexapro Approved for Adolescent Depression

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The Forest Laboratories, a manifacturor of antidepressant Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate) reported that the drug has been approved for treating major depressive disorder (MDD) in people aged 12 to 17. The statistics show that some 2 million teens in the United States have had a bout of MDD in the...

by Mark over a year ago

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celebrex question

I have question regarding Celebrex. I took celebrex for a few years but I had to stop because it caused my stomach to bleed! I was then put on vioxx which caused me heart problems. Has anyone else experienced such side effects?

by terra729 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

side effects of antidepressants and alcohol

What is the deal with antidepressants and alcohol? I have heard many times that antidepressants and alcohol are not supposed to go together. My guess is that this is due to some side effects associated with the use of antidepressants and alcohol together? Would anyone explain this to me? Thanks.

by marve1642179049 over a year ago

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