Anti-depressants
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Question About Anti-depressant
Asked by G.H. from Columbus
on August 14, 2007
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My OB/GYN prescribed Zoloft for me for PPD about 5 months ago. I started at 25mg/day & just last week I had to increase it to 50 mg/day. Since then I've felt really ...
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- I would talk to your MD if this does not go away, 50mg may be too much. There are so many antidepressants on the market, sometimes it takes time to find the right pill...
- I, too, was once on Zoloft for depression. I didn't really like taking it, though, because of how it made me feel. I just decided I was better off not taking it and ...
- Anti-depressants do have that spacy effect for awhile but just at first. As your body adjusts to the medication, those side affects should subside. It takes between 4 ...
Need Anti-depressant Again? (Edited-see What Happened)
Asked by J.H. from Minneapolis
on February 16, 2008
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The past month or two I haven't been myself. My husband says I'm not happy and I'm tired all the time. Which I agree with. I have NO energy. People at work are als...
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- In addition to everyone else's comments..as far as energy goes...really watch your diet and take in lots of fruits and vegetables. I've just really been advised this ...
- Hi J. I have a friend who is very sensitive to what BC she takes. they swithed her to a generic without telling her and she freaked out she was moody, tired and just ...
- Hi Nutrition the good fats Omega 6 Omega 3. Also I use Homeopathics and Herbals. Mentox HP and St. John's Wort work just as good as an antidepresant with out the side ...
Recomendations on Anti Depressant
Asked by K.B. from Birmingham
on July 21, 2008
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I 've gotten such great advice here in the past i thought i'd try again!i am taking wellbutrin right now,and feel it no longer helps. I don't suffer from depression,bu...
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- hello K., I can identify in some ways. I am a custodial grandmother of six and seven year old boys - one of whom is EXTREMELY intense...and am also menopausal (jus...
- Hi K., My thoughts first went to your son. I'd check into counseling for him because I was thinking he may have oppositional defiant disorder(ODD). I am NOT an expe...
- I take cymbalta and it seems to take the edge off a little. I too am an older mom (46) with two grown children and a 10 year old and 4 year old, and am also going thro...
Natural Anti-depressant Recommendations
Asked by S.G. from San Antonio
on July 2, 2008
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I just took Prozac for 1 day and hated feeling "itchy" all night! Does anyone have rec'd for any natural anti-depressants/remedies?
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- This is probably one of the side effects. Tell your dr. what you are experiencing, and see if you can be put on another antidepressant that will be more compatible wit...
- Its called 5 HTP. It is a ground up seed. In your body it breaks down in to serretonin and tryptophen. (I know I misspelled both of those, lol) It will make you a litt...
- You need to take hydroxzine with it, then you wont itch.
Children on Prozac or Zoloft?
Asked by J.F. from Waterloo
on March 19, 2009
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My child has been a "difficult, strong-willed, etc" type child since he was old enough to talk. When he was two, he used to throw the wildest tantrums when his clothe...
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- I thought I'd tell you about a book I just bought that I think will be helpful with my "strong-willed" child. It is called "Little Sugar Addicts" by Kathleen DesMaiso...
- Hi J., What a dilemma! I truly sympathize with your situation. I am a second year medical student with a strong background in alternative medicine before medical sc...
- I am a mother of 2 children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) and your child sounded sensory to me from the beginning of your post and then I read on and seems to...
Prozac
Asked by A.M. from Grand Rapids
on January 22, 2009
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Hi All - I just started seeing a therapist and she suggested I try an antidepressant. I'm all for taking something in order to help me feel better but am leary. My d...
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- I was on Prozac nearly 14 years ago - I reacted with anxiety attacks which resulted in me falling off my chair at work, I (and my colleagues) had a good laugh and I th...
- Hello A., I see a therapist and I feel if you go to see this therapist and you leave ther and the next day you feel better about your self and what ever problem yo...
- A., I was depressed many years ago while going through a divorce and was put on Prozac as well. At first I felt better, I think psychologically, but then started to f...
Anti-Depressant Meds
Asked by L.W. from Tampa
on July 31, 2007
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I am currently unsure if I should get back on my SSRI medicine. I got of it(paxil) when I found out I was pregnant with my son (2004) and have done everything I can do...
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- L., I moved to Tampa following a divorce, with my 5 yr old and 1yr old. So I know how trying and scary it can be. There were days when I would meet someone and the...
- Hi L., You are not alone!! I had many of the same problems and I was also fine while I was pregnant. I am currently on Wellbutrin XL which I switched to after Lexapro...
- I have a wonderful doctor that i would love for you to go see, i struggled my whole life feeling depressed and as if i should be taking medication, most of my doctors ...
Has Any Mom's Been on Zoloft?
Asked by J.K. from Houston
on February 25, 2008
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Hello Mom's,
I am curious to find out if any of you have ever used Zoloft for depression? If so, have any of you experienced weight gain?
Thank You,
J.
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- I have been on it for about 3 years now... I started gaining a little weight but you have to get out and excerise and get alot of sunlight. A beautifull day will make...
- I have been on Zoloft for several years and I actually lost weight. My problem was that it made me very thirsty. But all in all I liked it.
- I have been on Zoloft, Cymbalta, and Wellbutrin, all at different times of course. I did not experience weight gain on Zoloft. I would not recommend Cymbalta at all,...
Breastfeeding on Antidpressants
Asked by A.M. from Sacramento
on April 15, 2008
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I was diagnosed with post partum depression and was prescribed Prozac but have been afraid to take it since it shows up in milk and I am exclusively breast feeding. Co...
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- Dear A., I too had post partum depression with both my girls. While your doctor would be the best one to consult regarding the type of anti-depressant to take, I real...
- I strongly encourage you to start taking the Prozac RIGHT NOW. It really takes a while for the drug to get in your system, then to know if it's the correct dosage or d...
- Get in the car RIGHT NOW and go get your prescription filled! I went through this with my first child and suffered through with no meds. It was so horrible; I really d...
Antidepressant Use & Pregnancy??
Asked by J.F. from Toledo
on February 19, 2008
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Hello Moms,
I am looking for anyone with experience with depression and pregnancy. I have had diagnosed depression for 10 years now, and have taken several medicatio...
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- I have not heard anything bad about Lexapro, but whatever you do, do not take Paxil while pregnant. I took that while pregnant and now I find out that taking Paxil whi...
- J. -- although i don't have personal experience with this issue, i work in the mental health field & know other moms that have experience with this. i would highly r...
- Look, if you OB is not helping you on this very serious matter, you need to think hard about finding another OB. I know that you can take antidepressants while pregnan...
