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.

Switched from one antidepressant to another and on serotonin diet, insomnia and emotional issues

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I have been on antidepressants for 17 1/2 years, which is a long time. Last year (2015) the antidepressants seemed to lose their effect on me, because by August I felt really low, I thought it was to do with the loss of my mum, as she's been gone for almost 3 years,...

by Guest over a year ago

Depression drugs that stopped working (Prozac and Wellbutrin)

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Depression started Prozac was ok for a couple years then my Prozac was raided and wellbutri was added I was kind of ok but never quite fine I'm thinking that when the drugs stop working instead of more maybe it's time to taper off and reevaluate . If the drugs were any good shouldn't at one point be...

by Guest over a year ago

Lexapro made me last longer in bed but now I'm having some orgasm issues

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I am 52 year old male taking Lexapro last 6 years. Only take 5MG/day. Has made me last much longer during sex but recently I had two incidences where I approach orgasm and very little ejaculate comes out and then feeling goes away, great to last long but frustrating not to achieve that great...

by HappyLonger over a year ago

sertraline and weed, bad reaction, I am hoping I haven't done any long term damage

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I have been on antidepressant and antiphyscotic medication for months now, I had been a heavy weed smoker and stopped for 2 months in that time i felt better. I take 100mg of sertraline, and 50mg of loxopine, but I just recently started taking that as I was on 4mg of respiridone before that....

by kaylaleigh223350617 over a year ago

Coming off Prozac - how long until I lose weight?

Hi, I've been on Prozac for 2 years now. I became anorexic 2 years ago and I was put on it to help treat bulimia too. I went from 5'5, 88 lbs-130 lbs while in hospital. Since out of the hospital, I eat average and healthy and excersize and I still gained 30-40 lbs. My...

by Kat over a year ago

Is there any anti depressant that does not cause weight gain?

Is there any anti depressant that does not cause wt gain? It seems like most meds for anything cause wt gain. And while for an under wt person this may not be a bad side effect for most it is a threat that keeps people from getting help.

by Guest over a year ago

Weaning off Trazodone and 7 days later I feel awful - insomnia, anxiety, mood swings, etc

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I have taken 50 mg every night for about 4 years. Last week I decided I need to get off and started the weaning process, cutting back by half to 25 mg/night. This is day 7 and I feel AWFUL - extreme dizziness/ light-headedness, muscle weakness, insomnia, anxiety, mood swings, crying...

by juju60 over a year ago

Trans Woman who Quit Zoloft cold turkey

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Hi, everyone. This girl could use some serious answers to some very confusing emotions. I am a trans woman, or at least I think I am, who has been on hormones for 3 months now. Prior to starting, I was on zoloft for over 8 months. About 3 months into my zoloft I finally felt comfortable enough to...

by Guest over a year ago

I will take my first Wellbutrin XL in the morning for my depression

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I was prescribed Wellbutrin XL (ended up with the generic) 150MG today. I haven't started it yet, will take my first one in the morning. It took me a while before I spoke to my doctor about my moods/depression. I felt like I should be able to "make" myself happy. Really nervous about...

by Guest over a year ago

Cymbalta Withdrawal, brain zaps, horrific, pounding headache that no amount of Advil will help

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Hoping someone can be of assistance. I've been on 90mg of Cymbalta for just about 6 years and have finally begun tapering off the drug. I went from 90mg to 60mg last Thursday and I feel horrible....brain zaps, horrific, pounding headache that no amount of Advil will help, nausea and loss of...

by brooklyngirl81349280 over a year ago