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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wellbutrin interaction with marijuana

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I am a healthy 27 year old male who has been on 300mg of Wellbutrin SR and 75mg of Seroquel (at bedtime) for a few months now. Would there be major interactions with this prescription and a moderate amount of marijuana?

by audion.21 over a year ago

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class action lawsuit against effexor

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they must be stopped. I have discontinued effexor and all SSRIs and anything else that could cause brain zaps for over 2 years I am debilitated buy them something has to happen if there is any lawsuits against these people I need to know please answer my question I am so very interested in a class...

by AnnCra330532 over a year ago

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Effexor and hives

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I weaned off of effexor 2 weeks ago totally after working at it for months! I am experiencing most of the effects everyone talks about but during effexor use, no hives. I was sensitive to sun and my skin was more sensitive in general. Now that I'm still basically withdrawing I have hives!!!! Now...

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How to withdraw from benzodiazepines

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by Chester over a year ago

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5-htp or Paxil?

Which one is better for depression, paxil or 5htp? I was on paxil 2 years ago for depression and used it for 6 months. I have to repeat the therapy because some symptoms have occurred again. I was prescribed with 5htp. What is the difference and is 5htp better or stronger than paxil?

by gracy59 over a year ago

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How long does Lexapro withdrawal last

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I have been on 40 mgs of lexapro for the last year. I have struggled with and eating disorder and depression for many years. When I started gaining weight while on lexapro, I had a hard time figuring out why. It was frustrating because I am an avid runner and haven't increased my calorie intake...I...

by amy32191075 over a year ago

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by Zane over a year ago

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Bad Zoloft Withdrawal

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I was taking 250mg of Zoloft a day for about 5 months and decided to stop taking it cold turkey. After a couple days I started feeling the withdrawal start. I have the brain zaps, dizziness, loss of coordination, shaking and shivering, irratibility and most recently some hallucinating. It has been...

by Guest over a year ago

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wellbutrin side effects

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Hi. I'm 40 year old female and I suffer from one condition called Major Depression. This condition is manifesting with loss of interest pleasure in usual activities accompanied by sleep and appetite disturbances. I also experienced feelings of guilt or worthlessness, decreased sex drive and...

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