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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how much vit. E and omega 3 should I take. ...I've gained weight on Paxil and dropped weight immediately when I tapered off. But I couldn't stand the anxiety and went back on my full dose. I am female, 66, and weigh 200 lbs. Thank you!

by connie over a year ago

Can Citrol cause acne ?

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Can anyone tell me if Citrol antidepressant can cause very sore red, sometimes white acne around the chin and face. I have been taking it for over two years and i think since then ive had trouble with chin acne. I have been off it for a few weeks now but still i see no difference with my skin. Can...

by scarey over a year ago

I quit Effexor cold turkey a month ago...

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knowing the dangers, but I'm curious as to when the hot flashes, etc. will stop. I'll sometimes (like right now) start sweating for no reason, and feeling faint. I've heard effexor is used to treat fibromyalgia and OCD, as well as depression... and I've noticed an increase in my normally...

by Memory87961 over a year ago

side effects of mirtazapine tablets

I am considering going on mirtazapine tablets for my depression. The depression has been getting worse and I do need medication, the only question is which antidepressants are best. Have you any experience with mirtazapine tablets? What are the side effects of mirtazapine tablets? Can you please...

by gill1535161578 over a year ago

Lexapro - Accidental double dosage + alcohol drinking = ANXIETY?

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Happy new year all! I came across this board while looking for answers. This is my 2nd time taking Lexapro. First time was 4 years ago and it was great, i took it for depression and anxiety after moving to NYC and leaving all my frends and family behind plus starting a new job and school FT. A...

by johana72484 over a year ago

Bupropion and Weight Loss

Hello Everyone, So my doctor put me on bupropion over a month ago. I have been taking 150mg each day, because I didn't know you were suppose to take two of them over the span of 8 hours. Anyway, I've been desperately trying to loose weight for six months, but in the past month i've only dropped...

by NabaNaba over a year ago

Effexor withdrawal and weight gain and pain

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I weaned myself off of Effexor in early February. I've gained about 10 pounds since being on 37.5 then 75. I've also been experiencing stomach problems. I have difficulty going to the bathroom. I've started taking a laxative a day to help keep things going. Also, when I eat, I experience...

by Guest over a year ago

Still Tapering Off Effexor XR Day 3

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Well, If you have been lucky enough to find them, I have posted a daily log of how I feel coming off Effexor XR for others to read. I am hpoing this will help someone out there feel better about the nasty side effects they are going through. Today i am sleepy... still feeling much more upbeat,...

by Niddle43127 over a year ago

lexapro and phentermine

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i have been taking lexapro for 3 weeks and i really can not tell a difference, but i have gained 6 pounds. i have taken phentermine to help lose weight after having a baby. has anybody taken the two medications together, what are the side effects. is there a better drug for depression that does not...

by ahc0323 over a year ago

lexapro to paxil

I was prescribed lexapro and xanax after my wife died. I recently switched to paxil and clonazapam. I started the clonazapam a couple weeks ago and the paxil 2 days ago. I am now feeling quite dizzy, whats up with that and what else should I expect

by cw1955103960 over a year ago