underdamped replied: "Ah, the nay-sayers. Medications have saved and improved so many lives. They not be the right thing for everyone, but I am a firm believer in modern science...
Ok, I have depression, bipolar, panic, and add, here's the list:
AM
300 mg wellbutrin xl
300 mg lamictal
200 mg provigil
60 mg strattera
PM
rozerem
1 mg klonopin
37.5 mg paxil
as needed: klonopin, niravam (super fast-acting xanax)
I sleep. I'm healthy, my nails, hair, and skin are beautiful. I take dance and martial arts and am in the best shape of my life. I'm taking classes (18 units) to get ready for a master's degree program, I study like 8 hrs/day, and I get good grades. etc.
I agree with you 100% - the benefits of *functioning* far outweigh the risks/side effects. 50 happy years are better than 80 miserable ones. yes, I take a ton of medication. it not only saved my life, it took it from hell to good. Find a good psychiatrist and be patient. It took a year to get my little cocktail just right, it sucked, but I'm finally mostly normal.
Yep, you gotta have therapy too. You need coping skills to deal with that occasional...symptom. I have found that I can handle life better than most healthy people, every-day problems are so small compared to things I have experienced.
Even if I could, I wouldn't "heal" myself. I have become very compassionate and non-judgemental. I believe I am better for it and so are those around me. (FYI I'm an athiest)
Hope they figure it out for you. And I hope it doesn't take too long. Chat with me anytime, especially if the nay-sayers or people who think it's all in your head get to you."
underdamped replied: "Sorry, I wrote the answer above and then realized I had to change my account and settings, etc. if you want to msg me, it's underdamped_2
:)"
Margaret P replied: "Get as much resource as you can maybe is one option,however it could be quite time consuming,here is one resource i have had good experience."
Pico replied: "I take 300mg Effexor XR, 2mg of klonopin and 30mg of Abilify. I'm diagnosed with 'major depression with psychotic features', GAD and PTSD. I'm 31, been suffering with this crap since I was 12 but was not diagnosed until I was 28.
I'm doing better on this drug combo than on any other meds I've been on. I haven't been on many (Lexapro, Zoloft and Ativan). The Zoloft did nothing at all for me and I took 200mg. The Lexapro was a bit better but nowhere near good enough. Ativan was a nightmare. It helped with my anxiety and panic disorder but I got addicted to it within weeks. I was popping the pills all day long. I was switched to klonopin and have had no problems with addiction and it works GREAT for my anxiety. I haven't had a panic attack in over 2 years.
Honestly, I take my meds when I remember to take them. I used to be really good about taking the Effexor at night but lately I fall asleep before I remember to take it. I end up taking it at all hours of the day and it doesn't seem to effect me in any negative way. I originally chose to take it at night in case it made me sleepy. I'm supposed to take 1mg of klonopin in the morning and 1mg at night. I take the Abilify with the Effexor whenever I remember to take them.
Klonopin is a long lasting benzo. It was explained to me that it works slowly but stays in your system for a long time. It's best to take it on a schedule and space it out. When I was on Ativan, it was 'take as needed'. It's a fast acting benzo. It hits you hard and wears off the same way. It would wear off suddenly and I'd be hit with anxiety and need another pill asap. That's how I got addicted.
As for progress, I had a psychotic breakdown in July 2006. I got on Lexapro, Ativan and Abilify right away. As I said above, the Lexapro and Ativan didn't work out for me. I got on the Effexor and klonopin around Feb 2007 and it's done nothing but good things for me...mostly. My sex drive has been a LOT lower since I've been on these meds but I can handle that better than wanting to kill myself. One of the meds gives me night sweats. It's not every night and I'm unsure which med is causing it. I'm leaning toward the Abilify though.
As for taking these meds together, I haven't had anything negative happen because of the combo. I was feeling a bit lethargic recently and I complained of constant fatigue. My psych put me on Wellbutrin as well but I had a terrible acne breakout after about a week. I can't live with that so I ditched the Wellbutrin. Unfortunately, it REALLY helped to fight the fatigue."
Which is best? TCA Vs. SSRI Vs. SNRI? Which is better for a person who suffers from anxiety primarily, followed by ADHD and, then Depression? and what is really the difference between these. I have found doctors to peddle what they prefer vs. what may suit an individual and this is driving me crazy as each one wants 4-6 weeks before changing and this is becoming a long and really annoying journey. I had best results with Paxil but it did have some nasty side effects (sexual). Now I am on Wellbutrin ramping up to an augment with Adderall, but that still leaves the anxiety piece unaddressed and this concerns me. I keep hearing people rave about Lexapro (Doctors too) and (Effexor) what's the difference. Finally doctors keep telling me that anxiety medications should only be taken for short periods of time (Xanax) but then I find out there are patients who have it as an augment to an SSRI indefinitely so what gives? I know everyone is different but there has to be a general consensus of some sort.
Dr Ben replied: "These drugs work by modulation of a complex relationship between serotinin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, with certain drugs working more strongly one one than others. The exact effects of each drug depend on the patient's own body chemistry and the response to environmental stressors.
No one drug is best for one condition in all patients and it often takes several medication trials to find the one medication, or combination of them, that works best for the patient with the fewest side effects.
It is true that people are leaning more toward SSRIs and SNRIs as these seem to be more effective in more patients with fewer side effects. TCAs, on the other hand, are cheaper and sometimes just as effective, although the side effects can be higher. Benzodiazepines are avoided when possible due to their abuse potential and the tolerance that develops with long-term consistent use.
It may be frustrating as these drugs take a long time to have full effect and cannot be used in certain combinations, but when you find the right medication or combination, rest assured that it usually works for quite some time."
Anyone have generalized anxiety disorder? Which is better for treatment, SSRIs or SNRIs? I've been on three SSRIs (Lexapro, Zoloft, and Prozac) as well as Buspar, Seroquel, and now Abilify. I feel like I should try an SNRI like Effexor or maybe some benzodiazepines. Besides medication, how do you guys deal with it?
cone artist replied: "I use trazodone. To be honest, instead of being constantly worried about things it comes in waves - something at least. I try not to even think about my career or money situation until something is set to change. I just live a reasonable lifestyle, keep doing my job. When promotion or other opportunities arise, then I will think about it. If not, I just dont worry or let it into my head."
Can Effexor XR help with BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder)? My doctor doesn't know that I'm dealing with BDD because I'm just to embarrassed to tell him. It is a very disabling illness to me and makes me unable to function in society. My doctor has diagnosed me with social anxiety disorder and prescribed me the Effexor. He doesn't know that my social anxieties have been caused by BDD.
Can this antidepressant help treat my condition? Or is there another medication that would better suit my needs?
I've done some research only to find out that SSRI's help. And I've tried Zoloft and Lexapro. Effexor is an SNRI so it might help but I don't know and I can't ask my doctor.
Anyone know more about Effexor and BDD, or if another medication would be better?
I'm on 225 mg of Effexor XR and have been on it for only 3 weeks. Not long enough to know if it will work yet...
I know the doctor SHOULD know. But, that's my problem I really just can't tell him. :/ I just need to know if anyone here has had any experience with BDD and what, if anything, had helped.
anxiety medicines...? My Doctor give me both ssri and snri , like in mornning i have to take ssri (Lexapro (Escitalopram Oxalate)) and in night snri (venlafaxine) and Alprazolam for both mornning and night? the real question is taking SSRis and Snris in a day with Alprazolam is alright?
thanks and regards
Move on replied: "Dude, you're a walking pharmaceutical add. Lose the drugs, improve your diet, exercise, and get back to nature once in a while."
Medication antidepressant questions. I'm confused.? Thanks! Here are my questions. Answer as many as you know the answers to. Serena
I'd like the technical answers when possible:
If I'm irritable, angry, have insomnia, less hugnry and more sex drive on Wellbutrin, would adding lexapro, which made me really tired, hungry and no sex drive cancel the bad side effects out? How much of each? Or a different ssri? I have depression and some anxiety in the form of a little ocd and irritability.
What usually happens to people if they take an ssri with a ssni like cymbalta or effexor xr?
What is the difference between mood stabilizers and anxiety medications? What are the benefits and disadvantages of them?
Does Zoloft make most people gain weight? I heard it's the worst for sexual side effects. IS that true?
Does Cymbalta and Effexor XR make most people gain weight?
Why do some people have side effects from a med but not others on the same med? Please don't just say that everyone's different.
Technically, how do antidepressants make you gain weight? Does it change your metabolism?
Can I add something to help with sexual side effects?
Why do psychiatrists prescibe ssri's first to people before wellbutrin and snri's?
What would happen to my side effects from effexor XR if I increased my dose? Would they increase? For example, I'm tired and have no energy on it. Would it get worse usually?
Why do antidepressants tend to make people tired and have less energy when that's one of the side effects of depresstion they're trying to help?
Why does the same ssri affect peopel differently?
Why do meds in the same family of antidepressants, such as ssri's affect me differently (each one) when they all are supposed to help the same chemical, such as seratonin?
Why does WElbutrin help some people but not work for me?
What is the equivelent of 10 mg lexapro to prozac?
What is the equivalent of 37.5 mg of effexor xr to cymbalta?
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