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Q: Depression medications?
I have clinical depression i take prozac and have taken the other drugs in that group zoloft effexoe lexapro. They all kinda sort work (prozac the best). Anyone take any others do they work and side effects. I am going to psychiastrist next week and want new precrotion for something that works better

A: I take cymbalta which I LOVE. I took lexapro before, but the side effects (mostly the sweating) SUCKED. I am happy with what I am on now. : )

Q: What are some effective depression medications with little or zero chance of causing nausea?
My girlfriend has severe depression, but also cannot stand nausea at all (She has a phobia of it) What are some medications for depression that won’t cause nausea at all or at least have very slim chances of causing it?

A: prozac, my boyfriend started taking it a couple monthes ago and he is on a high dosage and he never experienced nausua and it works really well good luck

Q: What Anxiety and Depression medications work?
I have sever social anxiety and some depression. I have been taking sedatives which help with the anxiety a little but my anti depressants are not working. They are actually making me more depressed. any help with what kinds of medications will make me better?

A: Antidepressants work to increase the levels of certain chemicals in your brain linked to happiness. But, it’s not uncommon for antidepressants to make certain people more depressed. I don’t know why, but it happens sometimes. This side effect will not necessarily improve if you take the medication for longer… So if your medication makes you feel worse, you should definitely take something else!

You’re probably on an SSRI, I’m guessing. So you might want to try Wellbutrin, which is a completely different type of antidepressant (works on dopamine, not serotonin like most) and is more likely to help you if the usual ones aren’t working.

Q: Seems to me that if the antianxiety medications and depression medications?
and OCD medications… if they all work on the seretonin in the brain (or so I read) then wouldn’t they all be interchangeable?
I’m asking because I have an anxiety disorder . I was told Prozac was for depression but the Dr gave it to my husband for anxiety!
I wonder if all that medical training even did any good at all!

A: some of the drugs that were first used for depression are now used for anxiety and OCD.

they are sort of interchangeable, but not really.
one drug will help one depressed person but not the next.

Most effect serotonin ( SSRIs) but some also effect other neurotransmitters and endorphins.

getting the right chemical mix in someones brain ain’t simple.

Q: Are depression medications bad for your liver? If so, what can I do about it?
I hear that some medications for depression can cause liver cancer. I’ve been on different meds for depression for about 15 years, and I drink occasionally, so if what I hear is true, my liver cannot be in good shape. Any suggestions on what to do?

A: Depression meds have been on the market and have been used safely for a long time. It depends on which one you use, but it may be metabolized in the liver. If your doctor thought there was a serious risk of liver damage though, he would have taken you off the meds. You can ask your doctor for a simple blood test that will check out your liver for damage caused by the drug. Also, occasional drinking isn’t going to do too much damage to your liver. Your liver is processing stuff all of the time, whether or not you’re making it process alcohol. Your liver is supposed to work hard. It’s only when you drink great quantities daily that it starts working too hard.

Q: Are there any anti-depression medications out there that are safe to take during pregnancy?
Because of a chemical imbalance I’m not able to go off depression medication, but my husband and I are TTC right now, and I want to make sure what I’m taking is safe.

A: I was on Effexor XR then when I got pregnant my doctor switched me to Prozac.

Q: Is it true that some depression medications make you hear voices?
my boyfriend said when he took a medication for depression he heard voices and thought he was a schizophrenic. is this possible?

A: Severely depressed people some time experience hallucinations (hearing voices, seeing things), and delusions. It is called Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features.
Commony prescribed antidepressant medications are not known to cause hallucinations.

Q: Do anti depression medications need to be increased over time and do they eventually not work?
what is or has been your experience on these medications and which ones were used?

how so for your opinion?

Thanks for your answers!

A: I have been on the same anti-depressants for about 3 years. There was only one that had to be changed and that was because it was a bit too strong. It is possible to build up an immunity to some of the medications, or they aren’t the correct one for you in which case your doctor will change to something else. This isn’t a common problem though. The medications are increased or decreased according to your depressive episodes. Once stabilized they usually stay the same. I am bipolar and taking 7 different medications. Hope this helped. :}

Q: What depression medications are described to teenagers?
I’m 16
And will probably be prescribed pills for my depression
Most depression meds i’ve seen say it’s unsafe to take if your under 18
So, what do they usually prescribe?
Meant prescribed lol

A: They will most likely put you on an SSRI (prozac, zoloft, lexapro, paxil) they may put you on welburtin. A lot of doctors have a tendency to use a medications that they have had good result with in the past. If they put you on an SSRI you might have side affects that last for a few weeks. You should try to ride them out if at all possible until your body grows accustom to the medication. You probably don’t want to hear this but they also have a side affect of causing weight gain. If you decide to stop taking an SSRI for whatever reason, you should really tell your doctor about it. Suddenly discontinuing (cold turkey) SSRI is Not recommend you need to slowly taper off of them.

Q: How effective are depression medications?
For the first time in my life, I am suffering from a severe depression. I have being having suicide thoughts, I wake up every morning and I would prefer to sleep for other 20 hours… I know that this time my depression is not moderate. I am afraid. I am start seeing a patron on the number of days of the week that a feel like having wine or a drink at the end of the day (like a Tuesday! for no reason!). I am 29, I speak 4 languages (well… 3 and ½), I have lived in Europe, in Asia, in South America, I am banker… bla, bla, bla… in THEORY I am a successful woman… but the bottom line is that I am not doing that well in my life… Today I am not a happy person; I don’t consider my self as a successful woman. I don’t consider I am doing well at my job, at my personal life… For example, I have a wonderful boyfriend, we live together, but I don’t want to touch him, not even a kiss (a true passionate kiss). I have never tried medication for depression. Is it really effective?

A: Read depression treatments, at http://www.ezy-build.net. (.net.nz/~shaneris) on page 2, and the general advice on page 1. NOT LONG TERM, IF AT ALL! Also read the suicidal thoughts section, on page 5.

Q: Is it possible to successfully treat diagnosed depression without medications?
Wondering why my doctor has prescribed medications before attempting to address my symptoms via therapy. Medications can make you feel “better” quicker but why not address the problem head on instead of chemically altering your brain chemistry? Am i the only one who feels that putting chemicals in your body should be the last resort, or is my therapist right in saying that taking medication for depression is the same as taking insulin for diabetes?

A: Therapy with a counselor can help bring out the problem rather than just suppressing it with drugs. Diagnosed depression is kind of a hard topic, because while there really isn’t a whole lot of proof to support that depression is due to a chemical imbalance and not the chemical imbalance is due to depression. I recommend the book “Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff”. Again I believe therapy would be the best non-med option for someone who has been diagnosed.

Q: What medications for depression/anxiety will not make you put on weight?
Help! I have been struggling with horrible anxiety and depression, and I know I will have to get back on meds to help myself. However, I’m afraid of putting on weight after working so hard at getting the pounds off from being on Zoloft a couple of years ago. Any suggestions of which medications can work without the weight gain?

A: Wellbutrin (buproprion hydrochloride) is very effective and is known best for not causing weight gain or sexual dysfunction. Wellbutrin is dopemigenic and does not affect your serotonin (the neurotransmitter that effects appetite and labido). Zoloft and all serotogenic antidepressants will cause weight gain and sexual dysfunction.

Wellbutrin is a derivative of diethylproprion, which is a stimulant like substance. Some people don’t react well to it and get the shakes and feel speedy from it, however, these side effects usually go away within a week.

If you decide to go with Wellbutrin, I’ve had success taking the extended release tab (Wellbutrin XL) once daily in the morning, so it won’t effect your sleep. I started on 150mg for 2 weeks and then bumped up to 300mg daily.

Ultimately, it’s your Dr’s call on whether or not you should take this drug based on your mental history. It would be a good idea for you to do some more research and discuss it with your Dr and decide together if it’s the right drug for you.

Effexor is another antidepressant that won’t make you gain weight. However, Effexor is hit or miss, it either works really well or it doesn’t and it comes with a high risk for dependancy making it difficult to stop taking. Another thing you can talk to your Dr. about.

Good luck

Q: Is my hypersomnia due to my depression or medications?
I have been taking Lexapro for anxiety, and Requip for RLS for over two years now. I developed hypersomnia about 6 months ago. I’ve been depressed for about 3 months now b/c my sister was diagnosed with stage IV cancer. My question is, could the hypersomnia be a delayed reaction from my medication or from my depression? The timeline has me confused on the possible causes.

A: That is a good question! It is difficult to sort things out when you have overlapping potential sources of a problem.

Sometimes a seemingly innocuous variation in habits can cause a significant change in medication levels in our systems. Did you change anything else you are ingesting, for example, did you start taking anything that could interfere with the absorption of your meds, or conversely, increase their activity (changing minerals, herbs, timing of taking your meds in relation to meals, supplements or other medications, etc.)? Also, could you have changed something about your sleep hygiene?

If nothing else has changed, then the hypersomnia is likely secondary to depression, or possibly (but less likely) another new medical condition such as hypothyroidism or anemia.

Q: Does anyone know how effective the B12 shot is for weight loss? How about depression medications?
I am thinking about going to this clinic that starts you on water pills,appetite control medication and B12 injections but I am a little skeptical and worried.

A: Been there, it really does work until you stop going and go back to eating. It is only temporary and as soon as you fall back into the same routine the weight will come back on. Try making lifestyle changes one at a time like no more sodas, then no more fast food, then walking after dinner and keep moving that way. It is harder and slower but is permanent.

Q: Can anxiety and depression medications cause night sweats as side effect?
I am currently taking celexa and remeron, also birth control.

A: yes when I first started a few weeks ago my hubby said I shook and trembled as though i was freezing but yet I was sweating. He thought I was sick but it was the meds. I wasnt that aware of the trembling but I would wake up wet and sweaty. I still do some but it is getting better. I am on lexapro,lamictal and vistoril.

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