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.

SUCCESS STORY!

Hi everyone. I HAVE A SUCCESS STORY!!! I was on Effexor for about 6 years before I finally was able to get off of it. I tried, unsuccessfully, for almost 2 years with HORRIBLE side effects. I did everything my doctor said to do and was on 37.5 mg for about a year and even tried taking the pill...

by Guest over a year ago

Getting off anti-depressants - what is normal?

Hi there, I have just passed week #3 of being off Effexor XR. I am having really bad anxiety which feels like it's all day long, and I've been having panic attacks (2 in last week). More than this, I feel lost, broken, unfocused, and really just down and feeling like I dont want to live with this...

by christineb over a year ago

zanax and pregnancy

i am pregnant and have a persciption of zanax the dosage is .05mg not very strong if i am taking 1 a day can this do any harm to my baby?my doc. said it would be fine but im still concerned.just wanting a second opinion. thanxs

by jamie over a year ago

length of time for withdrawl symptoms after 20 years on anti

I have been on antidepressants for 25 years (different kinds). The MDs have found that sleep apnea is my problem. I went of the last antidepressant (Cymbalta) four weeks ago. Could I have symptoms of withdrawl lasting longer from being on antidepressants for so long?

by Guest over a year ago