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.

wellbutrin withdrawal agony

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I been on zoloft for a year.100mg.Been weening of 3weeks on 50mg. 4th week now on 25mg. Also started wellbutrin xl 150mg once a day for 4weeks now. I feel nauseous at times also alot of ahgida. Some dizzyness, headaches. Some contipastion. Feel nausea especially when I don't eat before taking...

by Guest over a year ago

cymbalta, menopause, fatigue

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I'm 54 and have been on antidepressants for about 15 years. I had a long running success with Wellbutrin for about 8 years. I started 30 mg of Cymbalta about 8 months ago. The first thing I noticed was I didn't have the constant backaches I had become so accostomed to. A few months later I was taken...

by questiondepression81977 over a year ago

Migraines because of Pristig?

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Hi, I currently take Cymbalta and Wellbutrin and my Doctor had considered changing me to Prestig a new antidepressent just like effexor with little change. I have migraines everyday, and my Doctor told me that I was also a little high strung. Anyone take anything to make them chill out? It is not in...

by srives62163 over a year ago

Gaining weight on Effexor

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I have been on Effexor for over a year now. Never have I ever gained weight and I tried, I used to be 129 pounds and now I am at 170 and dont like it at all. my anxiety and depression was so bad though , that I am scared to go off of it. My husband says it is the meds making you gain weight , but he...

by storms7581232 over a year ago

Cymbalta side effects

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I have been taking cymbalta now for a little over a week and I am having many side effects. Tremors, sleeplessness, headaches....my question is how long will this last and how long should I give this drug before quitting it?

by guest over a year ago

citalopram and postnatal depression, is it effective?

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i was diagnosed with post natal depression when my daughter was 6 weeks old. i have been taking citalopram 30mg daily since, she is now just over a year and i still feel liek a terrible mother and have no confidence when im left alone with her. i get upset and annoyed very easily. is the medication...

by blondemamma80367 over a year ago

I've been on seroquel for nine years. I'm taking 300mg. What should I expect for withdrawls?

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Hi. This is my very first post. I've been on different dosages of seroquel for the past nine years and now I want to get off it completly. Currently, I take 300mg. I want to do this cold turkey, on my own. My pdoc knows what I'm doing but does not approve of it. What should I expect for withdrawl...

by cathylc5879607 over a year ago

Tips for Cymbalta Withdrawals

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Hi. I have read so many stories about coming off Cymbalta. It has helped me because I am going through so much of the same things. I felt like I was the only one going through this. I am 37 yrs old with hubby and 2 teen age boys that fight all the time..... I have been on Cymbalta alittle over a...

by kimikay78315 over a year ago

Is this withdrawal Symptoms (Zoloft)

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Well i have stopped taking Zoloft for a couple of days and god last night the back of my brain is hurting like fire, asthma started up and i also felt like i was going to puke. It has had its up and downs all days and at the very moment i cant keep my head straight. I am on a 150 dose and been...

by Guest over a year ago

cymbalta and alcohol

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Hi. My husband and good friend's husband have both been prescribed Cymbalta for non-depression reasons. I am wondering if others are on it for non-depression reasons, and, if so, has alcohol become an issue for you? It has for them and we are very concerned and scared. Thanks. :'(

by rchlbt76542 over a year ago