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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.

Can benzodiazepines be managed?

Hi, I’ve been using some benzodiazepines for several years, and I think I’m addicted. These drugs are making me irritable, I have ataxia, confusion and vertigo. I am wondering, can benzodiazepines be managed?

by User avatar mulcahy1287

Withdraw from Effexor without the problems

Answered by a doctor

Many of us know what happens when you withdraw from effexor. I've had those problems too even when missing a dose or two. But there is hope!!Effexor is an SSNRI. You can switch to another med Cymbalta (also an SSNRI) and experience NO EFFEXOR WITHDRAWAL. Cymbalta is a bad med in its own right and...

by User avatar Kick Effexor

Anti depressant, birth control and alcohol

I have been on Cipralex for a year now and drink on the weekends. I have had no problem mixing the two until I started birth control a few months ago. Now, whenever I drink I get so nauseous and will always vomit. I have never been one to get sick from drinking but I have a hunch that when I started...

by User avatar Guest

side of effects of discontinuing Copaxin

WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF DISCONTINUING COPAXIN?

by User avatar brenda

Don't know if I should take Lexapro!!!!

Answered by a doctor

Hello. I have GAD, in social situations, it is bad but sometimes I have no problems at all. Doctor prescribed me Lexapro. I am not sure what can I expect. I do not know if I should take Lexapro. Would you recommend it? I do not want to be dependent on a drug to be "normal" forever.

by User avatar carena36573

Fluoxetine - How addictive is this medication?

Hi, i am 21 years old, and suffering from a great deal of mental problems. I suffer from aggrophobia and depression, i have a very addictive personality as giving up smoking weed has been one of the hardest things in my life so far. I have been prescribed Fluoxetine by my doctor and she says i...

by User avatar nomembrane102741

Lexapro and weight gain

Answered by a doctor

I had my second child 10 weeks ago and started Lexapro 9 weeks ago. I lost 20 pounds immediately but cannot seem to move from my current weight. I work out 6 days a week for 1 1/2 - 2 hours cardio/weights and limit my calories to 1500 or less per day. I cannot understand why I am having such a...

by User avatar hmitch082443446

Is it ok to stop Prozac cold turkey?

I have been taking 10mg of prozac for a year.  My Dr. says I can stop without weaning off and I should be fine.  He also stated that prozac stays in the body for a long time after you stop taking it.  Has anyone's Dr. ever told them this?

by User avatar Glitter_Girl0007

Tegretol or Amitriptyline

Hi, I am 43 years old woman, and I’m an alcoholic. It has been one week since I had a last drink. I feel depressed, and I have to take some medicine. What do you think is better, tergetol or amitriptyline?

by User avatar Guest

Will side effects of SSRIs disappear in time?

Hi, my father is 48 years old ad he is taking SSRI medications for some time already. At the beginning of the therapy he experienced side effects like headache, dizziness, nausea and tremor. I would like to know if there are some other side effects and if they would disappear with time. Thanx.

by User avatar gustaf32620