Anyone have anything GOOD to say about Cymbalta?
I’ve tried several different anti-depressants over the past 9 years. None have really had any negative side effects other than lowered sex drive and Paxil would make me extremely irritable when I drank alcohol (which of course is my own fault since you are supposed to avoid it). But with the Cymbalta (which I’m taking for depression and anxiety) my anxiety has increased about a million times over. I keep reading horror stories online about how it makes you suicidal. I’m not to that point but thoughts do run through my head. I told my doctor I was worried about the extreme increase in anxiety and she told me to keep taking it and prescribed some Xanax as well.
Is there any particular reason this drug is affecting me about a million times worse than the 7 or so other medications I’ve tried? People are also talking about how horrible the withdrawal is; I stopped all my other meds cold turkey with no problems, now I’m really worried about getting off this crap.
Anyone have anything GOOD to say about Cymbalta?
I’ve tried several different anti-depressants over the past 9 years. None have really had any negative side effects other than lowered sex drive and Paxil would make me extremely irritable when I drank alcohol (which of course is my own fault since you are supposed to avoid it). But with the Cymbalta (which I’m taking for depression and anxiety) my anxiety has increased about a million times over. I keep reading horror stories online about how it makes you suicidal. I’m not to that point but thoughts do run through my head. I told my doctor I was worried about the extreme increase in anxiety and she told me to keep taking it and prescribed some Xanax as well.
Is there any particular reason this drug is affecting me about a million times worse than the 7 or so other medications I’ve tried? People are also talking about how horrible the withdrawal is; I stopped all my other meds cold turkey with no problems, now I’m really worried about getting off this crap.
Zoloft and Weight Gain/Loss?
My doctor recently prescribed .25 mg per day of Zoloft for anxiety disorder, panic disorder and OCD. In reading up on the drug online I saw that a significant amount of people complained of weight gain. When calling his office and inquiring about this, he said that as a side effect it wasn’t common (the more common is weight loss) and most of peoples complaints were due to an increased appetite and to watch my portions and exercise and it shouldn’t be a problem. In reading further consumer reports, I’m not sure I agree with this. I’ve tried prozac, wellbutrin, and paxil with no help and some with bad side effects. Priorly my doctor prescribed Lexapro but I didn’t have it filled so I’m not sure what it would do. Does anyone know if 1) Zoloft will absolutely make a person gain weight, and 2) If there is something else to try that will help treat the above without weight gain, or 3) how to cope with the weight gain so it’s not bad or at all? I’m short and don’t want to gain 20+ lbs.
Seredyn for Social Anxiety?
I’ve tried Paxil, Paxil CR, Lexapro, Zoloft, Effexor, Lorazapam, Alprazopam, and other “azopam’s” for my social anxiety, but nothing seems to “calm” me. Then I came across this natural supplement online called “Seredyn” that’s suppose to help with social phobia and you don’t need a prescription… has anyone tried this or heard of someone who has?? Thanks for any advice!!
Paxil and Adderall?
I am taking paxil and my concentration is completely blown.. and I am experiencing sleepiness and weight gain. Would adderall counter these effects? Yes I know what at least one of you will say– talk to your doctor– and I certainly will… but i wanted some feedback from other patients because my doctors suggestions don’t always work out. that’s the benefit to the online comunity.
I am 22, Do I really need to be on Paxil?
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2 weeks ago, in the wake of feeling down from the death of my close Uncle, fights with my online “pen pals”, and general malaise and disappointment for the past 2 years, I took it upon myself to see a Doctor.
I feel like I made a mistake. Instead of going to a therapist first, I went to a psychiatrist. She immediately prescribed 2 weeks of Paroxetine (Paxil) (10mg) and Buspirone HCL (Buspar) (5mg) for depression and anxiety. She recommended seeing a therapist as well, whom I am meeting with soon.
I am 22. I’ve consulted a Priest. I’ve read “self help” books. I will go see the Therapist. But I feel that being on the pills, the Paxil more than anything, is preventing me from being a “normal” 22 year old male.
Any of you out there of a similar age going through or have gone through a similar phase?
I do not want to be on drugs for the rest of my life. What should I do?
I did fine when I was in counseling provided by my university from 2005 – 2006.
I went through a bad “break up”, graduation, moving home, finding a job, leaving that job for a new one, the loss of a family member, and letting people take advantage of me.
So, I don’t think drugs can solve those situations. I do think therapy is the way…
But what do you all think?
Does Celexa cause more problems than it helps?
I’m getting ready to start taking 20mg. of generic Celexa. Right now I’m on 20mg. of generic paxil. I’ve been reading online these horror stories about Celexa. I was going to take Lexapro but can’t afford it. Has anyone taken Celexa with success? I haven’t been properly diagnosed, but I’m pretty sure I’m bi-polar. Severe lows and severe highs. More lows though. And I’m a recovering addict, so sometimes the lows make me want to relapse. I have no energy, I’m constantly tired, I have no desire to do anything let alone get a hobby, and the only thing that interests me is sleep. No matter how much sleep I’m getting my eyes are bloodshot red, I’m exhaused at work every day, and my attitude turns into Eff it really fast.
Also, I am overweight, I eat terrible, I smoke and I get no excercise. That also contributes. I have NO motivation to better myself in the latter categories. Can anyone help or give me words of advice to an inconsistant, depressive, addictive mess?
Is there clinical help to treat unwanted Xanax dependency that doesn’t treat a person as a drug abuse patient?
My wife has been prescribed Xanax for 12 years to alleviate the symptoms for panic/anxiety disorder. She has been admitted to the hospital in the past as dosages were increased to the point of lethargy, confusion, coordination difficulties and other injurious side effects. At the hospital she suffered a terrifying crash that ultimately resulted with medical advice to continue the drugs.
The use of the herb St. Johns’s Wort, Sam-e, vitamin C, B-complex, Omega3, Gingko, CoQ10 and other supplements have helped with her efforts to get off Paxil and cut her dose of Xanax to a minimum over time.
She has improved her health and is determined to cope with life without the drug that has caused more harm than good. There are clinics for drug abuse but they are not geared for a true unwanted medical dependency.
If anyone reading this has a good resource online or in the Lakeland/Tampa Bay area please post it.
Does Celexa cause more problems than it helps?
Buy Paxil (Paroxetine) online without prescription
I’m getting ready to start taking 20mg. of generic Celexa. Right now I’m on 20mg. of generic paxil. I’ve been reading online these horror stories about Celexa. I was going to take Lexapro but can’t afford it. Has anyone taken Celexa with success? I haven’t been properly diagnosed, but I’m pretty sure I’m bi-polar. Severe lows and severe highs. More lows though. And I’m a recovering addict, so sometimes the lows make me want to relapse. I have no energy, I’m constantly tired, I have no desire to do anything let alone get a hobby, and the only thing that interests me is sleep. No matter how much sleep I’m getting my eyes are bloodshot red, I’m exhaused at work every day, and my attitude turns into Eff it really fast.
Also, I am overweight, I eat terrible, I smoke and I get no excercise. That also contributes. I have NO motivation to better myself in the latter categories. Can anyone help or give me words of advice to an inconsistant, depressive, addictive mess?
