Anxiety/depression Meds Recommeneded?

Celexa is very similar to Lexapro and it also has a generic available. Wal-Mart and Sam's have the citalopram(which is the generic for Celexa) for $4.00 for 30 tablets. Be careful about herbs and natural meds. They can interfer with other meds that you maybe taking. If you chose to go the natural route, be sure to check interactions between your other medications. Hope this helps

A., I tried Cymbalta and it did not help my anxiety nor the pain I was experiencing. Zoloft didn't help me at all, either. I am on Lexapro now and now feel lucky that my insurance covers it. It exhausts me, though, so I may end up switching to something else. The one thing that I know for sure is that you won't know what medications are right for you until you try them. I reacted so differently to my meds than my psychiatrist told me I would. And withdrawls are terrible so I'd take that advice not to take a drug that is notorious for withdrawl problems. Good luck!!! You'll find something to help!

I loved zoloft. Very easy to come off of also.

I highly recommend Cymbalta. It is kinda new, so not sure if your insurance will cover it. Your doc might have samples of that. I also take XanaxXR for anxiety. You might not need something like Xanax, depends on how bad your anxiety is. Maybe just a low dose until you get your anxiety under control. Hope you feel better.

Prozac is one of the best "old standbys" It has been around for years, is effective for so many people and is inexpensive. Give it a try!!! But make sure you give it, as all others, about 2 months to really be effective. Good luck!

Gosh girl - i'm so sorry to hear about your situation. I too have severe depression and anxiety. All i can say is it can be more than a short resolve. Sometimes it takes patience to find the one/combo that works for you. But there's really no other way, in my opinion. For people like me w/severe depression you have to be on something to live. Which sucks, but it is what it is. I, personally, take Cymbalta and Seroquel. I hope you find what you need, and i'm always here if you wanna talk or vent! Email is ____@____.com care!!!

My daughter was on Lexapro with great success but out insurance wouldn't cover it either and it was way too much for us to afford so her doctor switched her to Celexa which is a form of Lexapro but has been on the market longer so a generic is offered. After switching, we have not noticed any difference from the Lexapro and the $8/month is MUCH more affordable! Hope this helps.

I have to agree with the suggestions of Celexa. That is what I switched to when I couldn't afford the Lexapro and it has worked great. It has a generic, unlike Lexapro and has a very similar chemical make up as Lexapro. Lexapro actually came from Celexa. But ask your dr. They will probably know best what will work with you and your body.

I was diagnosed with depression a few months ago and a friend of mine was diagnosed with anxiety. We are both on Zoloft which seems to be working good for both of us. It may be an option for you. Hope this helps.

A.,
I don't know enough to advice about RX drugs, but I do know that there is evidence/support for supplementing with higher levels of omega 3 (fish oil) to combat depression/anxiety. I have customers who report success using SeaBiotics AklyTransfactor for such purposes and while it's not covered by insurance, you don't have to worry about side effects, etc. You can go to www.norwaymedical.com to learn more or respond back to me. All my best,
H.

Hi A.,

I have been on anxiety and depression drugs for many years, just so you know I am a bit older than most of you, I'm currently 53 yr. old. I am no longer on any meds, and feel the best I have felt in years. I was initially started on Prozac and Xanax and was mantained on these for year; I was eventually changed to Paxil and did quite well with this too. I don't know if you are taking anything for the anxiety like a benzodiazapine. I just want to caution you that this is a quick fix for the problem, but not a long term solution. I have experienced extreme depression and anxiety, and I empathize with you. It will take some time for you to start to feel better, just hang in there. I know if you are a full time worker and mom that's enough to stress anyone. Please be very careful if you are taking any benzodiazapines. For me it took a very long time to get off of them, I wish you the best, and hope this helps you. K. F.

xanax for anxiety and prozac or celexa for depression. the lexapro works for me the best but i understand budget issues. insurances dont make it easy.

hey A., i just wanted to say keep it up sweetie! you are doin' a great job. I know it's hard to be alone with a brand new baby. My husband was away the first year of our sons life. He was colicy and never wanted to sleep!
It will get better! Give yourself a break, you can't expect to be the same person you were befor your not sleeping, probly not eating and your sad. Don't worry about the house. Just try to rest and take a good vitamin and see your doc. exersize will help with depression too. It's getting ready to get warm so maybe you and the babe can take walks together. they like the fresh air. Good luck sweetie,R.

Prozac has worked wonderful for me... Good luck!

Hello. I have been diagnosed with the same problem. I was put on Effexor CR for a few months and IT DID NOT WORK. The reason I'm stressing that so much besides the obvious is because I am now in a state where I am between meds and the withdrawal from this stuff is hell. If you "Google" "effexor withdrawal" you will see many, many, many horror stories. I was put on Paxil a few years ago and do realize that most SSRI's have some side effects as well as withdrawal symptoms but nothing like this.

I would deffinately do some research online before deciding on something.

DO NOT TAKE EFFEXOR!!!!

I agree with Prozac. It worked very well for me. Not only is it inexpensive, but Prozac is now making a weekly pill! The generic is called fluxotine hcl.
Good luck!

R. D.

A.,I will have to agree with Hunter M.There are alot of natural herbs that will put back what your body is naturally missing.It will do it with no side effects or long term damage...like some of these presciptions.Please look into natural ways...the web is a good place to start.I have lived thru a 10 yr.marriage with someone who had the same thing.The long term damage is unspeakable.The things the doctors are not telling are shocking.Check into it for yourself,first,Please.Reg