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Mirtazapine | Depression | "I've tried a few antidepressants over the years (citalopram, fluoxetine, amitriptyline), but none of those helped with my depression, insomnia & anxiety. My doctor suggested and changed me onto 45mg mirtazapine and this medicine has saved my life. Thankfully I have had no side effects especially the most comm... | 10 | February 28, 2012 | 22 | Mirtazapine, Depression, "I've tried a few antidepressants over the years (citalopram, fluoxetine, amitriptyline), but none of those helped with my depression, insomnia & anxiety. My doctor suggested and changed me onto 45mg mirtazapine and this medicine has saved my life. Thankfully I have had no side effects... |
Klonopin | Bipolar Disorde | "This medication helped me sleep, but eventually it became ineffective as a sleep aid. It also helps me calm down when in severe stress, anxiety, or panic." | 6 | July 14, 2009 | 24 | Klonopin, Bipolar Disorde, "This medication helped me sleep, but eventually it became ineffective as a sleep aid. It also helps me calm down when in severe stress, anxiety, or panic." |
Aripiprazole | Bipolar Disorde | "After a few days and it "kicked in," every noise in the house would make me jump, pictures on TV would feel as if they were 3-D and make me jump, and I literally felt like my skin was crawling, moving, and melding to things, such as blankets. My mind focused and keyed in on every piece of white noise there w... | 1 | February 10, 2010 | 27 | Aripiprazole, Bipolar Disorde, "After a few days and it "kicked in," every noise in the house would make me jump, pictures on TV would feel as if they were 3-D and make me jump, and I literally felt like my skin was crawling, moving, and melding to things, such as blankets. My mind focused and keyed in on eve... |
Lurasidone | Bipolar Disorde | "This medication should not be being prescribed for Bipolar 2, a milder form of a different illness, called Biploar 1, for which this medication works very well. Folks, Doctors NEED to be using SCIENCE to treat illnesses, not giving out random prescriptions for 2+ medications for 1 illness. If your Doctor is not doing ... | 6 | February 11, 2017 | 18 | Lurasidone, Bipolar Disorde, "This medication should not be being prescribed for Bipolar 2, a milder form of a different illness, called Biploar 1, for which this medication works very well. Folks, Doctors NEED to be using SCIENCE to treat illnesses, not giving out random prescriptions for 2+ medications for 1 illness.... |
Lamotrigine | Bipolar Disorde | "I am a 25 year old female. I was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder about 5 years ago. I have been taking 150mg of lamotrigine for over 2 years. Thus far I have experienced significant improvements in controlling my bipolar II disorder. I recently paired 100mg of sertraline to improve the lows. Also, I experience rapi... | 7 | November 22, 2017 | 1 | Lamotrigine, Bipolar Disorde, "I am a 25 year old female. I was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder about 5 years ago. I have been taking 150mg of lamotrigine for over 2 years. Thus far I have experienced significant improvements in controlling my bipolar II disorder. I recently paired 100mg of sertraline to improve the... |
Escitalopram | Depression | "I am a 22 year old female college student. I wanted to write this because when I was at my lowest of low when I felt absolutely hopeless... these positive reviews are what got me through the day. I experienced a lot of change. I was also in a relationship that made me unhappy. I stopped doing the things I liked to do... | 9 | April 29, 2014 | 32 | Escitalopram, Depression, "I am a 22 year old female college student. I wanted to write this because when I was at my lowest of low when I felt absolutely hopeless... these positive reviews are what got me through the day. I experienced a lot of change. I was also in a relationship that made me unhappy. I stopped doin... |
Gabapentin | Bipolar Disorde | "I started taking gabapentin experimentally to treat chronic depression and am now prescribed 1800mg a day. At doses of 2700mg I experienced a significant improvement in impulse control and depression in general. Went from being a shut in, to going for walks and enjoying my time in the company of others. At the lowe... | 8 | September 24, 2014 | 75 | Gabapentin, Bipolar Disorde, "I started taking gabapentin experimentally to treat chronic depression and am now prescribed 1800mg a day. At doses of 2700mg I experienced a significant improvement in impulse control and depression in general. Went from being a shut in, to going for walks and enjoying my time in the co... |
Zoloft | Depression | "Zoloft did not help me at all. I was on it for about 3 months, worked up to 100mg. I was tired and hungry all the time. I gained 20 lbs and slept all day. I was a complete zombie. Definitely made my depression worse." | 1 | January 14, 2013 | 51 | Zoloft, Depression, "Zoloft did not help me at all. I was on it for about 3 months, worked up to 100mg. I was tired and hungry all the time. I gained 20 lbs and slept all day. I was a complete zombie. Definitely made my depression worse." |
Effexor XR | Depression | "Sadly only lasted 5 days on Effexor XR. The side effects from the 75mg dose was unlike anything I have experienced before. Within 10 hours of the first dose I had severe anxiety - something I had never experienced before. Within hours of second dose the extreme nausea came on. By day 3 I was pratically bed-ridden in c... | 1 | April 24, 2016 | 18 | Effexor XR, Depression, "Sadly only lasted 5 days on Effexor XR. The side effects from the 75mg dose was unlike anything I have experienced before. Within 10 hours of the first dose I had severe anxiety - something I had never experienced before. Within hours of second dose the extreme nausea came on. By day 3 I was pr... |
Venlafaxine | Depression | "I was first prescribed Effexor 13 years ago and was taking 225 mg. I was on it for a few years and stopped taking when I was pregnant with my first child. I was put on Paxil (gained so much weight) and then Zoloft. I took the Zoloft off and on for years until it just wasn't working for me anymore. I was then put ... | 8 | December 13, 2010 | 36 | Venlafaxine, Depression, "I was first prescribed Effexor 13 years ago and was taking 225 mg. I was on it for a few years and stopped taking when I was pregnant with my first child. I was put on Paxil (gained so much weight) and then Zoloft. I took the Zoloft off and on for years until it just wasn't working for me... |
Venlafaxine | Depression | "I took Effexor for the first and last time yesterday around 7:41 am . At first I couldn't feel my arms or face and then it felt like fire works were going off in my head . I yawned all day long and each time I did I felt like my own tongue was gagging me . The worst of it was around 3:45 am I woke up shaking unco... | 1 | October 12, 2017 | 5 | Venlafaxine, Depression, "I took Effexor for the first and last time yesterday around 7:41 am . At first I couldn't feel my arms or face and then it felt like fire works were going off in my head . I yawned all day long and each time I did I felt like my own tongue was gagging me . The worst of it was around 3:45 ... |
Aripiprazole | Bipolar Disorde | "So far the best medication for bipolar disorder I've taken. I started out successfully at 20mg for a year. Then I developed twitching on the left side of my body. My doctor reduced my dosage to 2 mg a day and put me on Artane. I am glad I found this medicine because I don't have to take it daily and I n... | 8 | September 26, 2010 | 16 | Aripiprazole, Bipolar Disorde, "So far the best medication for bipolar disorder I've taken. I started out successfully at 20mg for a year. Then I developed twitching on the left side of my body. My doctor reduced my dosage to 2 mg a day and put me on Artane. I am glad I found this medicine because I don'... |
Depakote | Bipolar Disorde | "General tiredness with the medication but no manic episodes. I guess the trade-off is fair." | 8 | January 22, 2012 | 22 | Depakote, Bipolar Disorde, "General tiredness with the medication but no manic episodes. I guess the trade-off is fair." |
Bupropion | Depression | "Started taking it and I slept well at night and awoke early around 5 to start my day happily. But come 8 am and I am drowsy and needed to take already two hrs nap. Awake and resume
My day with not much difficulties. Than st 2 pm again I needed a nap? So how was I gonna make it to work and my appointments too ? I we... | 4 | January 13, 2017 | 15 | Bupropion, Depression, "Started taking it and I slept well at night and awoke early around 5 to start my day happily. But come 8 am and I am drowsy and needed to take already two hrs nap. Awake and resume
My day with not much difficulties. Than st 2 pm again I needed a nap? So how was I gonna make it to work and my ... |
Bupropion | Depression | "So my journey has been two years with depression/anxiety. Had two bouts prior.... the first coming out of nowhere around age 40. The two times I went on a Paxil and in 30 days I was normal. You can only imagine my disbelief when this third bout trying Lexapro, Effexor and Paxil lead to horrible fatigue within a wee... | 5 | September 4, 2016 | 11 | Bupropion, Depression, "So my journey has been two years with depression/anxiety. Had two bouts prior.... the first coming out of nowhere around age 40. The two times I went on a Paxil and in 30 days I was normal. You can only imagine my disbelief when this third bout trying Lexapro, Effexor and Paxil lead to horrib... |
Zoloft | Depression | "I was on this medication for about 2 months and it was an awful experience. I started out on 25mg and I couldn't really feel any emotions, so they increased the dosage to 50mg. I started feeling worse, so I was told to increase the dosage again. Once I got to 75mg, I started becoming angry, even more anxious than... | 2 | June 28, 2017 | 14 | Zoloft, Depression, "I was on this medication for about 2 months and it was an awful experience. I started out on 25mg and I couldn't really feel any emotions, so they increased the dosage to 50mg. I started feeling worse, so I was told to increase the dosage again. Once I got to 75mg, I started becoming angry, ev... |
Escitalopram | Depression | "Very good for GAD mixed with depression. I felt worse for 2 months but then felt amazing :) give it a chance" | 10 | December 21, 2015 | 63 | Escitalopram, Depression, "Very good for GAD mixed with depression. I felt worse for 2 months but then felt amazing :) give it a chance" |
Effexor XR | Depression | "Only the brand name version of Effexor works for me. Luckily my medical insurance agreed with my doctor and authorized me to continue getting the brand name version.
I have found it to be very effective. An Interesting "good side effect" is it helps with my serious face pain. A win win medicine." | 10 | December 24, 2015 | 28 | Effexor XR, Depression, "Only the brand name version of Effexor works for me. Luckily my medical insurance agreed with my doctor and authorized me to continue getting the brand name version.
I have found it to be very effective. An Interesting "good side effect" is it helps with my serious face pain. A w... |
Desvenlafaxine | Depression | "Have developed visual problems, thinning hair on top of my head, insomnia, and loss of sexual interest." | 3 | January 15, 2012 | 7 | Desvenlafaxine, Depression, "Have developed visual problems, thinning hair on top of my head, insomnia, and loss of sexual interest." |
Lurasidone | Bipolar Disorde | "I'm one of those unlucky people that doesn't really respond to antidepressants, so I need an antipsychotic to stabilize my mood. I was on Seroquel for a many years but switched after the negative effects of my memory and concentration, which ended up being not so subtle; weight gain and oversleeping came a ... | 5 | July 5, 2015 | 0 | Lurasidone, Bipolar Disorde, "I'm one of those unlucky people that doesn't really respond to antidepressants, so I need an antipsychotic to stabilize my mood. I was on Seroquel for a many years but switched after the negative effects of my memory and concentration, which ended up being not so subtle; weight ... |
Sertraline | Depression | "I've had depression on and off for years but more recently have felt worse. Having tried various antidepressants my Dr prescribed 50mg of sertraline. I started it a few days ago and have noticed that I have no appetite. I sleep for only a few hours a night. But it's early days.." | 3 | April 28, 2017 | 12 | Sertraline, Depression, "I've had depression on and off for years but more recently have felt worse. Having tried various antidepressants my Dr prescribed 50mg of sertraline. I started it a few days ago and have noticed that I have no appetite. I sleep for only a few hours a night. But it's early days.." |
Pristiq | Depression | "I am a 47 yo male who has been on 100mg of Pristiq for 2 years. First on 50mg then increased. I found I was sleepy for the first few months but nothing compared to the original symptoms like depression, anxiety etc. My only concern is the withdrawal effects. On one occasion, I went to Pharmacy on Saturday and they... | 7 | November 10, 2013 | 81 | Pristiq, Depression, "I am a 47 yo male who has been on 100mg of Pristiq for 2 years. First on 50mg then increased. I found I was sleepy for the first few months but nothing compared to the original symptoms like depression, anxiety etc. My only concern is the withdrawal effects. On one occasion, I went to Pharmacy... |
Quetiapine | Bipolar Disorde | "I am currently on 50mg of Seroquel in addition to other meds. It has certainly made a huge positive difference in my paranoid thinking and obsessive-compulsive spartanism. It has leveled out my wild swings between anxiety and depression somewhat. It works great on my insomnia too. It causes me constipation and aggrava... | 9 | August 17, 2016 | 23 | Quetiapine, Bipolar Disorde, "I am currently on 50mg of Seroquel in addition to other meds. It has certainly made a huge positive difference in my paranoid thinking and obsessive-compulsive spartanism. It has leveled out my wild swings between anxiety and depression somewhat. It works great on my insomnia too. It cause... |
Vilazodone | Depression | "Have been on this almost 2 weeks. It's still early and I think my body is still adjusting a little bit, but I feel much, much better. It's like I can't even remember what I was so anxious and depressed about. I have more energy, I'm not fixating on negative things and my body aches and pains are go... | 10 | June 22, 2012 | 25 | Vilazodone, Depression, "Have been on this almost 2 weeks. It's still early and I think my body is still adjusting a little bit, but I feel much, much better. It's like I can't even remember what I was so anxious and depressed about. I have more energy, I'm not fixating on negative things and my bod... |
Bupropion | Depression | "Saved my life." | 10 | August 5, 2012 | 41 | Bupropion, Depression, "Saved my life." |
Lexapro | Depression | "I have been on Lexapro once daily in the morning since 2006. I took it in 2004 but had to stop when I got pregnant. I suffer from cyclothymia, which is a bipolar spectrum disorder that includes chronic depression, anxiety, mood swings and irritability. Lexapro is a great medicine for those who it works for. Little sid... | 10 | July 14, 2009 | 13 | Lexapro, Depression, "I have been on Lexapro once daily in the morning since 2006. I took it in 2004 but had to stop when I got pregnant. I suffer from cyclothymia, which is a bipolar spectrum disorder that includes chronic depression, anxiety, mood swings and irritability. Lexapro is a great medicine for those who it ... |
Venlafaxine | Depression | "Horrible side effects! I tried Ciprelex (escitalopram), but made me so tried all the time. My doc switched me to Pristiq (desvenlafaxine), I had 0 side effects, but I couldn't afford the $105 price each month without a generic brand or drug plan. Doc switched me to Effexor claiming it was "very similar to Pr... | 1 | June 15, 2016 | 24 | Venlafaxine, Depression, "Horrible side effects! I tried Ciprelex (escitalopram), but made me so tried all the time. My doc switched me to Pristiq (desvenlafaxine), I had 0 side effects, but I couldn't afford the $105 price each month without a generic brand or drug plan. Doc switched me to Effexor claiming it was... |
Symbyax | Bipolar Disorde | "This medicine worked for me except the side effect of swelling feet and ankles, and pain in the ankles. I stopped the medicine on my own due to the swelling." | 7 | December 28, 2008 | 17 | Symbyax, Bipolar Disorde, "This medicine worked for me except the side effect of swelling feet and ankles, and pain in the ankles. I stopped the medicine on my own due to the swelling." |
Zoloft | Depression | "Depression and anxiety hit me like a brick wall about six months ago. I have always had a bit of anxiety, but nothing like recently. My psychiatrist prescribed Zoloft and the side effects were unbearable. My mood became much worse, threw up, more suicidal, etc. I only took it for two days. I am so happy this works for... | 1 | November 16, 2012 | 44 | Zoloft, Depression, "Depression and anxiety hit me like a brick wall about six months ago. I have always had a bit of anxiety, but nothing like recently. My psychiatrist prescribed Zoloft and the side effects were unbearable. My mood became much worse, threw up, more suicidal, etc. I only took it for two days. I am so ... |
Desvenlafaxine | Depression | "I've been dealing with depression for a few years recently it had gotten so bad that suicidal thoughts and social withdrawal were really concerning me. I tried to fight it naturally by taking Super B Complex but to no avail. Within the last month and a half I've tried Lexapro which did not work for me and ... | 7 | December 30, 2009 | 175 | Desvenlafaxine, Depression, "I've been dealing with depression for a few years recently it had gotten so bad that suicidal thoughts and social withdrawal were really concerning me. I tried to fight it naturally by taking Super B Complex but to no avail. Within the last month and a half I've tried Lexapro wh... |
Asenapine | Bipolar Disorde | "Last night was my first time to take Saphris. I woke up in a great mood, I'm not moody at all. It seems to be working but it's only been one day. I have tried every kind of medicine out there and nothing has worked so hopefully this one will. I had no hang over this morning I feel great. I haven't felt ... | 10 | June 24, 2011 | 11 | Asenapine, Bipolar Disorde, "Last night was my first time to take Saphris. I woke up in a great mood, I'm not moody at all. It seems to be working but it's only been one day. I have tried every kind of medicine out there and nothing has worked so hopefully this one will. I had no hang over this morning I feel... |
Viibryd | Depression | "I have had major depression or Treatment-resistant depression for 19 years. I have tried every medication. I have tried every combination of medications and coming up in September I will have had done ECT for three years. I started Viibryd 5 weeks ago and it has been amazing I feel like I am living, which is really ... | 10 | April 20, 2012 | 70 | Viibryd, Depression, "I have had major depression or Treatment-resistant depression for 19 years. I have tried every medication. I have tried every combination of medications and coming up in September I will have had done ECT for three years. I started Viibryd 5 weeks ago and it has been amazing I feel like I am liv... |
Serzone | Depression | "I started taking this drug for chronic daily headaches in 1999. Turns out they were caused by stress & serious depression. The Serzone was a miracle drug for me! I saw the world so much more clearly and without the negative lens. My headaches were gone (turns out it actually has a patent for preventing migrain... | 10 | December 17, 2009 | 59 | Serzone, Depression, "I started taking this drug for chronic daily headaches in 1999. Turns out they were caused by stress & serious depression. The Serzone was a miracle drug for me! I saw the world so much more clearly and without the negative lens. My headaches were gone (turns out it actually has a patent f... |
Zoloft | Depression | "I've been all over the place in my head. It calms me down some but not a lot. Plus I've been gaining weight, I've been sick, headaches, itchy, and so much other stuff." | 4 | January 25, 2017 | 16 | Zoloft, Depression, "I've been all over the place in my head. It calms me down some but not a lot. Plus I've been gaining weight, I've been sick, headaches, itchy, and so much other stuff." |
Lexapro | Depression | "I have been on Lexapro for over 4 yrs after going into a deep depression after several traumatic life experiences. I am very grateful for Lexapro and my therapist (who helps me with coping techniques.) After being on Lexapro my family has told me they are not sure how to take the new me. When I was upset I would have ... | 8 | November 6, 2009 | 20 | Lexapro, Depression, "I have been on Lexapro for over 4 yrs after going into a deep depression after several traumatic life experiences. I am very grateful for Lexapro and my therapist (who helps me with coping techniques.) After being on Lexapro my family has told me they are not sure how to take the new me. When I wa... |
Trintellix | Depression | "Does cause mild nausea at first and also when changing doses but I take it night and usually slept right through it, it only lasts an.hour or so. Other than that I love it. I was feeling hopeless, stressed, accussing my boyfriend constantly of being negligent. I was taking prozac before and it worked but made me tired... | 9 | October 31, 2015 | 48 | Trintellix, Depression, "Does cause mild nausea at first and also when changing doses but I take it night and usually slept right through it, it only lasts an.hour or so. Other than that I love it. I was feeling hopeless, stressed, accussing my boyfriend constantly of being negligent. I was taking prozac before and it ... |
Bupropion | Depression | "Wow!
I have been taking Wellbutrin SR 150 mg. for one week ( started October 15,2016) then 2nd week taking 150 mgs at 12:00. I have never taken any medication for my mild depression, easily agitated, sweating the small stuff, slightly obese (209 lbs), too tired after work to play with the kids diagnosis.
Then, OM... | 10 | October 26, 2016 | 145 | Bupropion, Depression, "Wow!
I have been taking Wellbutrin SR 150 mg. for one week ( started October 15,2016) then 2nd week taking 150 mgs at 12:00. I have never taken any medication for my mild depression, easily agitated, sweating the small stuff, slightly obese (209 lbs), too tired after work to play with the kid... |
Mirtazapine | Depression | "I was prescribed this med during a stay in the Psychiatric ward at a hospital. I am 64 and was admitted because of suicidal thoughts. The drug side effects were very minor and the benefits and improvement to my wellbeing were significant and positive." | 10 | February 2, 2016 | 44 | Mirtazapine, Depression, "I was prescribed this med during a stay in the Psychiatric ward at a hospital. I am 64 and was admitted because of suicidal thoughts. The drug side effects were very minor and the benefits and improvement to my wellbeing were significant and positive." |
Citalopram | Depression | "Gave these a try to help with Anxiety and depression, had lots of side affects I'm on 10 mg a day. I won't be taking more. I have had headache's sleepiness, upset stomach and my anxiety has got worse.
I took them for over two weeks now but can't deal with side effects anymore." | 1 | May 13, 2017 | 8 | Citalopram, Depression, "Gave these a try to help with Anxiety and depression, had lots of side affects I'm on 10 mg a day. I won't be taking more. I have had headache's sleepiness, upset stomach and my anxiety has got worse.
I took them for over two weeks now but can't deal with side effects an... |
Divalproex sodium | Bipolar Disorde | "Manic bi-polarism for 7 years. Know I'm a type "A" person, Depokote, Effexer, zanix. I come from the medical field, lab and had seen people come in for blood work on everything from lithium to thorazine. I have (with M.D. agreement) backed down from 500mg ER Depokote, to 250mg ER every evening alon... | 7 | June 20, 2012 | 48 | Divalproex sodium, Bipolar Disorde, "Manic bi-polarism for 7 years. Know I'm a type "A" person, Depokote, Effexer, zanix. I come from the medical field, lab and had seen people come in for blood work on everything from lithium to thorazine. I have (with M.D. agreement) backed down from 500mg ER Depo... |
Lamotrigine | Bipolar Disorde | "Simply put Lamictal saved my life and NO side effects either." | 10 | January 16, 2009 | 73 | Lamotrigine, Bipolar Disorde, "Simply put Lamictal saved my life and NO side effects either." |
Abilify | Bipolar Disorde | "After having to pay a but load out of pocket for this i slowly found out it was not for me. It put me in a hyper-manic state. Had to constantly be moving. Would wake up every morning at 7 am, when the sunlight started peaking in my room, regardless of what time I was finally able to pass out. And worst of all, it caus... | 2 | August 14, 2015 | 10 | Abilify, Bipolar Disorde, "After having to pay a but load out of pocket for this i slowly found out it was not for me. It put me in a hyper-manic state. Had to constantly be moving. Would wake up every morning at 7 am, when the sunlight started peaking in my room, regardless of what time I was finally able to pass out.... |
Budeprion SR | Depression | "Wellbutrin works well for the type of depression recently crippling me. That 'I Don't Want to Get Out of Bed and Face Yet Another Horrible Day -- I Just Want to Give Up' type of depression. Wellbutrin, for me, erases those bad feelings and does so very quickly. Within 4 hours of my first dose my confid... | 8 | November 8, 2016 | 7 | Budeprion SR, Depression, "Wellbutrin works well for the type of depression recently crippling me. That 'I Don't Want to Get Out of Bed and Face Yet Another Horrible Day -- I Just Want to Give Up' type of depression. Wellbutrin, for me, erases those bad feelings and does so very quickly. Within 4 hours ... |
Desvenlafaxine | Depression | "This med works well for norepinephrine uptake inhibition which is my problem. However, it can cause anorgasmia in men over 50 years of age. I can have an erection and sexual intercourse but I never finish the job. One of the side effects listed for this drug if you read the small print. I stopped using it years a... | 5 | January 10, 2017 | 5 | Desvenlafaxine, Depression, "This med works well for norepinephrine uptake inhibition which is my problem. However, it can cause anorgasmia in men over 50 years of age. I can have an erection and sexual intercourse but I never finish the job. One of the side effects listed for this drug if you read the small print.... |
Olanzapine | Bipolar Disorde | "I'm bipolar and this is the only medication (out of many, many) that really helps my bipolar and it works almost instantaneously for me. I first went on it to gain weight because I was trying to recover from anorexia and struggling, but stayed on it for my bipolar. I did gain weight and I eat tons, but I have a... | 9 | October 26, 2011 | 36 | Olanzapine, Bipolar Disorde, "I'm bipolar and this is the only medication (out of many, many) that really helps my bipolar and it works almost instantaneously for me. I first went on it to gain weight because I was trying to recover from anorexia and struggling, but stayed on it for my bipolar. I did gain weight... |
Lamotrigine | Bipolar Disorde | "The Best I have ever tried. get calm , relax. think well, no more attacking attitude, not easy to explore as before
I am taking 200 m/day. 100 2/times" | 10 | April 9, 2015 | 9 | Lamotrigine, Bipolar Disorde, "The Best I have ever tried. get calm , relax. think well, no more attacking attitude, not easy to explore as before
I am taking 200 m/day. 100 2/times" |
Tramadol | Depression | "I think there is a reason the government has made Tramadol a category C drug...they want people in society to take it but everybody in society just wants to get high. Tramadol is the best DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, MILD PAIN MEDICINE EVER. This actually is better than everything without the high. If you actually wanna be a ... | 10 | June 8, 2015 | 121 | Tramadol, Depression, "I think there is a reason the government has made Tramadol a category C drug...they want people in society to take it but everybody in society just wants to get high. Tramadol is the best DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, MILD PAIN MEDICINE EVER. This actually is better than everything without the high. If yo... |
Wellbutrin | Depression | "I went through a very rough patch and initially started on Lexapro, mostly for anxiety. It made me have no strong feelings, good or bad. I needed that for a while but got concerned about not caring about much of anything. That's when I weaned myself off of that. Not too long later I realized I still had issues th... | 9 | December 12, 2016 | 57 | Wellbutrin, Depression, "I went through a very rough patch and initially started on Lexapro, mostly for anxiety. It made me have no strong feelings, good or bad. I needed that for a while but got concerned about not caring about much of anything. That's when I weaned myself off of that. Not too long later I realiz... |
Fetzima | Depression | "Ignore all the negative reviews because this drug might work for you. I've had depression for decades and have tried 18 different drugs over the years. Only 3 meds have worked for me, and Fetzima is one of them. This drug saved my life. The side effects slowly went away over a 6 week time period. Yes, it is en... | 10 | May 9, 2016 | 75 | Fetzima, Depression, "Ignore all the negative reviews because this drug might work for you. I've had depression for decades and have tried 18 different drugs over the years. Only 3 meds have worked for me, and Fetzima is one of them. This drug saved my life. The side effects slowly went away over a 6 week time p... |
Bupropion | Depression | "I've been taking bupropion 75mg twice a day for the past 6 weeks and I feel like I'm finally back to the real me. I'm 18 and have been dealing with depression, but this medication helped me tremendously. I was originally on Paxil, but due to sexual side effects, I switched to this and it restored my sex... | 9 | January 5, 2014 | 124 | Bupropion, Depression, "I've been taking bupropion 75mg twice a day for the past 6 weeks and I feel like I'm finally back to the real me. I'm 18 and have been dealing with depression, but this medication helped me tremendously. I was originally on Paxil, but due to sexual side effects, I switched to this... |
Viibryd | Depression | "Very literally saved my life. My team of doctors, of course, made the rest of the difference." | 10 | August 19, 2013 | 80 | Viibryd, Depression, "Very literally saved my life. My team of doctors, of course, made the rest of the difference." |
Xanax | Depression | "The first time I took Xanax was when I was having dental work and it was prescribed for the acute anxiety I feel with dentists. This past year my regular doctor suggested I might like to take it from time to time because of depression and anxiety. It helps tremendously. I usually break the .25 mg pill in half and just... | 10 | November 3, 2013 | 193 | Xanax, Depression, "The first time I took Xanax was when I was having dental work and it was prescribed for the acute anxiety I feel with dentists. This past year my regular doctor suggested I might like to take it from time to time because of depression and anxiety. It helps tremendously. I usually break the .25 mg pi... |
Klonopin | Bipolar Disorde | "Great." | 10 | September 27, 2013 | 23 | Klonopin, Bipolar Disorde, "Great." |
Olanzapine | Bipolar Disorde | "10mg Zyprexa gave me insomnia due to restless legs. It had minimal impact on my symptoms. I gained 30lb in a matter of weeks." | 1 | March 11, 2013 | 30 | Olanzapine, Bipolar Disorde, "10mg Zyprexa gave me insomnia due to restless legs. It had minimal impact on my symptoms. I gained 30lb in a matter of weeks." |
Viibryd | Depression | "Viibryd does a fair job with my depression, which is better described as low frustration tolerance and rage issues. The side effects I had included horrible nightmares, a very frightening condition known as sleep paralysis and brain zaps, described by many of the users on this site. I rate it a 2 and am now transiti... | 2 | May 24, 2012 | 23 | Viibryd, Depression, "Viibryd does a fair job with my depression, which is better described as low frustration tolerance and rage issues. The side effects I had included horrible nightmares, a very frightening condition known as sleep paralysis and brain zaps, described by many of the users on this site. I rate it a ... |
Quetiapine | Bipolar Disorde | "I've been on Seroquel for 5 years. I hated it at first because I was only in 7th grade, weighed only 130lbs and was on 900mg. When I first took it I slept for three and a half days. Now it gives me this horrible urge to eat and I can't stop. A few years back it was lowered to 600mg (still a little to high fo... | 5 | March 11, 2009 | 27 | Quetiapine, Bipolar Disorde, "I've been on Seroquel for 5 years. I hated it at first because I was only in 7th grade, weighed only 130lbs and was on 900mg. When I first took it I slept for three and a half days. Now it gives me this horrible urge to eat and I can't stop. A few years back it was lowered to 600... |
Saphris | Bipolar Disorde | "Bipolar with mixed episodes, ADHD and severe anxiety. Saphris was a miracle for me also. I've been on disability for 10 years and this is the first medicine I've taken that has made me functional. Absolutely can't take it the morning; it makes me incoherent for about 3 hours and I eat everything in sig... | 9 | June 29, 2014 | 37 | Saphris, Bipolar Disorde, "Bipolar with mixed episodes, ADHD and severe anxiety. Saphris was a miracle for me also. I've been on disability for 10 years and this is the first medicine I've taken that has made me functional. Absolutely can't take it the morning; it makes me incoherent for about 3 hours a... |
Citalopram | Depression | "I have only been taking citalopram for one day and I already feel a sense of calming. Also alot of jaw clenching." | 9 | July 21, 2009 | 4 | Citalopram, Depression, "I have only been taking citalopram for one day and I already feel a sense of calming. Also alot of jaw clenching." |
Duloxetine | Depression | "Cymbalta 120mg for 4 months
Good:
- slight to moderate increase in motivation, mental energy and attention/alertness.
- decrease in anxiety and depressive feelings.
Bad:
- made me less social, less empathetic and more robotic.
- horrible withdrawal symptoms which happen quickly if you forget to take it.
- when ... | 8 | February 28, 2016 | 21 | Duloxetine, Depression, "Cymbalta 120mg for 4 months
Good:
- slight to moderate increase in motivation, mental energy and attention/alertness.
- decrease in anxiety and depressive feelings.
Bad:
- made me less social, less empathetic and more robotic.
- horrible withdrawal symptoms which happen quickly if you for... |
Wellbutrin | Depression | "Well I started at a 100mg dose and within 3 days it kicked in. I felt great...laughing again. ..cleaning the house again...friendly and chatty. No anxiety either. It was a lifesaver for me." | 10 | October 4, 2015 | 88 | Wellbutrin, Depression, "Well I started at a 100mg dose and within 3 days it kicked in. I felt great...laughing again. ..cleaning the house again...friendly and chatty. No anxiety either. It was a lifesaver for me." |
Latuda | Bipolar Disorde | "Relieved symptoms of severe depression but caused terrible, debilitating dry eyes. I have mild dry eye disease under normal circumstances, and dry eyes are *not* listed as a side effect for Latuda. It got to the point though where I was unable to do anything because of my dry eye discomfort. I got severely tense an... | 5 | March 18, 2017 | 11 | Latuda, Bipolar Disorde, "Relieved symptoms of severe depression but caused terrible, debilitating dry eyes. I have mild dry eye disease under normal circumstances, and dry eyes are *not* listed as a side effect for Latuda. It got to the point though where I was unable to do anything because of my dry eye discomfort.... |
Celexa | Depression | "I finally made the decision to seek professional help for my depression/major anxiety. After trying to self heal for 2 years, I realized that I couldn't beat the anxiety on my own. I cried the night before my Dr. appointment, due to feelings of failure because I couldn't cure it myself, and I also cried th... | 10 | December 19, 2011 | 43 | Celexa, Depression, "I finally made the decision to seek professional help for my depression/major anxiety. After trying to self heal for 2 years, I realized that I couldn't beat the anxiety on my own. I cried the night before my Dr. appointment, due to feelings of failure because I couldn't cure it myself,... |
Sertraline | Depression | "I have been using setter alone now for around 4 years and they help with my mood and anxiety, I am on 100mg, 1 tablet a day. My hair has gone extremely thin, losing loads each day, via combing; I thought initially it was after having my son who is nearly 4 years old, as hair loss can be associated after bearing a chil... | 6 | August 23, 2016 | 3 | Sertraline, Depression, "I have been using setter alone now for around 4 years and they help with my mood and anxiety, I am on 100mg, 1 tablet a day. My hair has gone extremely thin, losing loads each day, via combing; I thought initially it was after having my son who is nearly 4 years old, as hair loss can be associa... |
Seroquel | Bipolar Disorde | "I was diagnosed bipolar about 15 years ago and have been on and off many medications. I now have insomnia and Seroquel is the only medication I have found that will help me sleep (besides Geodon which gave me involuntary muscle spasms) I take 100mg a night. It does make me sleep a lot, which I really like. I usually ... | 9 | August 11, 2013 | 39 | Seroquel, Bipolar Disorde, "I was diagnosed bipolar about 15 years ago and have been on and off many medications. I now have insomnia and Seroquel is the only medication I have found that will help me sleep (besides Geodon which gave me involuntary muscle spasms) I take 100mg a night. It does make me sleep a lot, whic... |
Latuda | Bipolar Disorde | "Horrible!!! wouldnt recommend to anybody" | 1 | April 9, 2016 | 6 | Latuda, Bipolar Disorde, "Horrible!!! wouldnt recommend to anybody" |
Zoloft | Depression | "I've been taking Zoloft for 6 months now...began at 25mg. and worked up to 75 mg. I'm a person who hates being on medicines, so I tapered off to 50 mg and then tried to go back down to 25 mg. Unfortunately the symptoms came back, racing pulse and anxiety. I'm now back at 50 mg and feel even keel. It... | 9 | February 14, 2011 | 66 | Zoloft, Depression, "I've been taking Zoloft for 6 months now...began at 25mg. and worked up to 75 mg. I'm a person who hates being on medicines, so I tapered off to 50 mg and then tried to go back down to 25 mg. Unfortunately the symptoms came back, racing pulse and anxiety. I'm now back at 50 mg and... |
Sertraline | Depression | "I have been on Zoloft for about 6 weeks. I was experiencing depression which manifested itself in crying spells, anger, helplessness and loss of motivation. It took approximately 4 weeks for me to notice any changes, but I have noticed recently that I have motivation once again and I have not experienced any side eff... | 9 | March 20, 2012 | 38 | Sertraline, Depression, "I have been on Zoloft for about 6 weeks. I was experiencing depression which manifested itself in crying spells, anger, helplessness and loss of motivation. It took approximately 4 weeks for me to notice any changes, but I have noticed recently that I have motivation once again and I have not ... |
Zoloft | Depression | "I was crying over the weirdest things and didn't want to get out of bed. Then I started taking Zoloft 50mg daily, a month ago. I felt relief an hour after taking it. The side effects for me were stomach upset, decrease in appetite, and sleepiness. That only lasted a week. After three weeks I increased the dose to... | 10 | May 9, 2009 | 381 | Zoloft, Depression, "I was crying over the weirdest things and didn't want to get out of bed. Then I started taking Zoloft 50mg daily, a month ago. I felt relief an hour after taking it. The side effects for me were stomach upset, decrease in appetite, and sleepiness. That only lasted a week. After three weeks I i... |
Clonazepam | Bipolar Disorde | "I started taking Klonopin recently, and I'm mixing it with Vybriid and Lamictal. It helps so much. At night it takes the edge off. I take 0.5mg, sometimes 1mg to help me out more. I haven't had as bad of racing thoughts while I'm trying to fall asleep and I end up sleeping like a baby. The after effects... | 10 | September 29, 2013 | 66 | Clonazepam, Bipolar Disorde, "I started taking Klonopin recently, and I'm mixing it with Vybriid and Lamictal. It helps so much. At night it takes the edge off. I take 0.5mg, sometimes 1mg to help me out more. I haven't had as bad of racing thoughts while I'm trying to fall asleep and I end up sleeping l... |
Celexa | Depression | "I was in a marked crosswalk when a person ran the Red Light & T-Boned me, pushing me into on-coming traffic, right in front of 2 Portland Police cars.
I was knocked out for two days in ICU.
When I woke up, I found that I could not use my Left Hand, and I WAS Left Handed.
I had other injuries too, but after bein... | 9 | June 8, 2010 | 28 | Celexa, Depression, "I was in a marked crosswalk when a person ran the Red Light & T-Boned me, pushing me into on-coming traffic, right in front of 2 Portland Police cars.
I was knocked out for two days in ICU.
When I woke up, I found that I could not use my Left Hand, and I WAS Left Handed.
I had other injuries... |
Mirtazapine | Depression | "Having been prescribed citalopram, sertraline and diazepam in the past, I was sceptical that this would work. It's very early days, but it does seem to have a very calming effect. Main downside is I am very sleepy so would advise taking it at bedtime." | 7 | May 25, 2017 | 16 | Mirtazapine, Depression, "Having been prescribed citalopram, sertraline and diazepam in the past, I was sceptical that this would work. It's very early days, but it does seem to have a very calming effect. Main downside is I am very sleepy so would advise taking it at bedtime." |
Zoloft | Depression | "So far this drug has saved my life. After experiencing a traumatic experience I spiralled into a heavy depression coupled with anxiety. It's only been one week and I'm no longer crying daily and the hopeless feeling is subsiding. It's also helped stopped the obsessive thoughts I've been having abou... | 9 | March 5, 2016 | 107 | Zoloft, Depression, "So far this drug has saved my life. After experiencing a traumatic experience I spiralled into a heavy depression coupled with anxiety. It's only been one week and I'm no longer crying daily and the hopeless feeling is subsiding. It's also helped stopped the obsessive thoughts I'... |
Venlafaxine | Depression | "Improves my mood, less stressed but nauseous and sweaty." | 6 | June 8, 2009 | 28 | Venlafaxine, Depression, "Improves my mood, less stressed but nauseous and sweaty." |
Celexa | Depression | "I was on Celexa for approximately 3-6 months for depression. This was my first antidepressant ever, so I didn't know what to expect. The only side effect I remember experiencing was dry mouth which was annoying, but very tolerable and temporary. Celexa very effectively eliminated my short temper/ snappiness, cryi... | 8 | May 31, 2013 | 44 | Celexa, Depression, "I was on Celexa for approximately 3-6 months for depression. This was my first antidepressant ever, so I didn't know what to expect. The only side effect I remember experiencing was dry mouth which was annoying, but very tolerable and temporary. Celexa very effectively eliminated my short temp... |
Lurasidone | Bipolar Disorde | "Before Latuda, I had become scared. thought everyone was lying to me. I had become violent, screaming, crying for long periods, sitting in the dark for hours, staying home. I started on 40mg daily. I noticed within 2 days I was thinking clearer and feeling less anxious. I was still having "meltdowns" about e... | 8 | July 12, 2013 | 96 | Lurasidone, Bipolar Disorde, "Before Latuda, I had become scared. thought everyone was lying to me. I had become violent, screaming, crying for long periods, sitting in the dark for hours, staying home. I started on 40mg daily. I noticed within 2 days I was thinking clearer and feeling less anxious. I was still having ... |
Venlafaxine | Depression | "I have tried every SSRI except luvox and this is the only one that did anything. However it takes at least a month to work. However I went out of country and had my carotid veins widened and this extra blood flow has taken away all mental health issues or need for drugs..." | 9 | July 20, 2017 | 5 | Venlafaxine, Depression, "I have tried every SSRI except luvox and this is the only one that did anything. However it takes at least a month to work. However I went out of country and had my carotid veins widened and this extra blood flow has taken away all mental health issues or need for drugs..." |
Desvenlafaxine | Depression | "I took one 50mg tab of Pristiq. 12 hours later, I ended up in the ER with heart rate of 140, BP of 198/102. ER admitted me to the hospital. I then had 3 episodes of my heart pounding in my chest and reaching a peak of 150 beats in a matter of seconds and then going back down. For many this medicine is a good thing, fo... | 1 | December 5, 2012 | 31 | Desvenlafaxine, Depression, "I took one 50mg tab of Pristiq. 12 hours later, I ended up in the ER with heart rate of 140, BP of 198/102. ER admitted me to the hospital. I then had 3 episodes of my heart pounding in my chest and reaching a peak of 150 beats in a matter of seconds and then going back down. For many this ... |
Wellbutrin | Depression | "This medication makes me feel weird like my brain is dehydrated, loss of appetite, constant headaches and a jittery feeling that was uncomfortable at times. Reduced smoking cravings and made smoking really gross. Had a few drinks on new years....bad idea, sick for days." | 2 | January 24, 2013 | 98 | Wellbutrin, Depression, "This medication makes me feel weird like my brain is dehydrated, loss of appetite, constant headaches and a jittery feeling that was uncomfortable at times. Reduced smoking cravings and made smoking really gross. Had a few drinks on new years....bad idea, sick for days." |
Pristiq | Depression | "I was on my 4th try on a antidepressant and was feeling very discouraged. I had many side effects from the other medicines such as sleepiness, headaches, overeating, agitation, and crying spells. My therapist gave me Pristiq. I read about the side effects and was not looking forward to headaches. I took it and had no ... | 8 | May 17, 2012 | 21 | Pristiq, Depression, "I was on my 4th try on a antidepressant and was feeling very discouraged. I had many side effects from the other medicines such as sleepiness, headaches, overeating, agitation, and crying spells. My therapist gave me Pristiq. I read about the side effects and was not looking forward to headaches. ... |
Wellbutrin | Depression | "I'm in my early 40s and have noticed the last couple of years I've become very aggitated over nothing! Always yelling at my teenager and I could literally feel my blood pressure raising over the smallest things. Also this last year for some reason I became depressed. I didn't ever want to get out if bed... | 9 | October 31, 2015 | 117 | Wellbutrin, Depression, "I'm in my early 40s and have noticed the last couple of years I've become very aggitated over nothing! Always yelling at my teenager and I could literally feel my blood pressure raising over the smallest things. Also this last year for some reason I became depressed. I didn't eve... |
Cymbalta | Depression | "I found this product to be worth while taking. It's been about 3 months since I have been on it. I was really tired the first 2 weeks but now there are just yawns throughout the day. My social life has gotten better due to problems with anxiety and depression as well. Maybe due to other medication prior, my learn... | 7 | October 5, 2009 | 23 | Cymbalta, Depression, "I found this product to be worth while taking. It's been about 3 months since I have been on it. I was really tired the first 2 weeks but now there are just yawns throughout the day. My social life has gotten better due to problems with anxiety and depression as well. Maybe due to other medi... |
Aripiprazole | Bipolar Disorde | "My son suffer from biopolar and really loves his manic episode. It was a constant fight to get him to take his Medication. I was at lost with his violent episodes, No sleeping and all that comes with this condition. When the doctor recommended injection I admit I was scared I saw some bad reviews but
I felt there wa... | 10 | September 24, 2015 | 6 | Aripiprazole, Bipolar Disorde, "My son suffer from biopolar and really loves his manic episode. It was a constant fight to get him to take his Medication. I was at lost with his violent episodes, No sleeping and all that comes with this condition. When the doctor recommended injection I admit I was scared I saw some ba... |
Bupropion | Depression | "First of all, I did not begin taking this or any other antidepressants specifically for depression. I was severely bulimic when I first started taking antidepressants, because it's fair to say that I was also depressed at the time. Prozac and Lexapro both made me incredibly tired so I didn't stick with eithe... | 10 | April 10, 2017 | 21 | Bupropion, Depression, "First of all, I did not begin taking this or any other antidepressants specifically for depression. I was severely bulimic when I first started taking antidepressants, because it's fair to say that I was also depressed at the time. Prozac and Lexapro both made me incredibly tired so I didn&... |
Viibryd | Depression | "I had dysthymia, low level but nagging depression after dealing with elderly parents, their health and emotional issues, resulting ultimately in moving them out of their home: father into nursing home and mother into assisted living. Watched as father died a slow natural death after years of health problems. Started V... | 10 | January 7, 2012 | 32 | Viibryd, Depression, "I had dysthymia, low level but nagging depression after dealing with elderly parents, their health and emotional issues, resulting ultimately in moving them out of their home: father into nursing home and mother into assisted living. Watched as father died a slow natural death after years of healt... |
Seroquel | Bipolar Disorde | "I have started to take 200 mg in July 2015. I have gained weight to much , nearly 20 kg. I have taken 100 mg in December 2015 and now I have been taking 50 mg. I want to quit Seroquel. Because I feel like zombie . I sleep very well but I can't get up early and I often go to work too late. During the day I feel ti... | 3 | April 29, 2016 | 21 | Seroquel, Bipolar Disorde, "I have started to take 200 mg in July 2015. I have gained weight to much , nearly 20 kg. I have taken 100 mg in December 2015 and now I have been taking 50 mg. I want to quit Seroquel. Because I feel like zombie . I sleep very well but I can't get up early and I often go to work too lat... |
Doxepin | Depression | "This stuff garbage woke up hyper and shortness breath I thought this med suppose to make me sleep ??? Just horrible med!!! All these side effects listed too be carefull!! I'm better off with my anxiety sleeplessness" | 1 | August 3, 2017 | 6 | Doxepin, Depression, "This stuff garbage woke up hyper and shortness breath I thought this med suppose to make me sleep ??? Just horrible med!!! All these side effects listed too be carefull!! I'm better off with my anxiety sleeplessness" |
Nuvigil | Depression | "Nuvigil make me feel dizzy, tired and lazy. Nuvigil does dull appetite to the point of being forgetful on me, I will go back to Provigil." | 2 | March 2, 2013 | 14 | Nuvigil, Depression, "Nuvigil make me feel dizzy, tired and lazy. Nuvigil does dull appetite to the point of being forgetful on me, I will go back to Provigil." |
Vortioxetine | Depression | "Absolutely terrible. I switched to Brintellix from Lexapro because I was having some unpleasant side effects. My doctor suggested this medication as it has "no side effects." I've been through several antidepressants, and may I tell you this is by far the worst one. Not only did I have horrific physica... | 1 | January 15, 2016 | 32 | Vortioxetine, Depression, "Absolutely terrible. I switched to Brintellix from Lexapro because I was having some unpleasant side effects. My doctor suggested this medication as it has "no side effects." I've been through several antidepressants, and may I tell you this is by far the worst one. Not only d... |
Ziprasidone | Bipolar Disorde | "Worst akathesia - anxiety, very hyper, pacing, tachycardia." | 1 | September 14, 2009 | 33 | Ziprasidone, Bipolar Disorde, "Worst akathesia - anxiety, very hyper, pacing, tachycardia." |
Citalopram | Postpartum Depression | "Horrible experience. Couldn't differ between dreams and actuality. Unfortunately lost custody of my child while on this medication because the paternal grandparents convinced me to sign "insurance papers" which were actually custody papers. They knew what my mental state was at the time due to Celexa. I... | 1 | July 27, 2017 | 1 | Citalopram, Postpartum Depression, "Horrible experience. Couldn't differ between dreams and actuality. Unfortunately lost custody of my child while on this medication because the paternal grandparents convinced me to sign "insurance papers" which were actually custody papers. They knew what my mental sta... |
Desvenlafaxine | Depression | "I was diagnosed with clinical depression over 13 years ago. I took Paxil for 1 year and swore I would never take another depression medicine. After some extreme and consistent stress in 2010, I talked to my MD and he suggested that my depression would not just go away on its own. After explaining my drug experiences h... | 9 | May 16, 2011 | 8 | Desvenlafaxine, Depression, "I was diagnosed with clinical depression over 13 years ago. I took Paxil for 1 year and swore I would never take another depression medicine. After some extreme and consistent stress in 2010, I talked to my MD and he suggested that my depression would not just go away on its own. After expl... |
Cymbalta | Depression | "Day 5 and I'm amazed already, the depression and anxiety has been wiped away with 30mg. By far the best antidepressant I've tried in the last 2 years. Feel so much better, better mood, less irritable and more energetic. Wonder drug for me. I'd highly recommend trying it, no side effects just a slight oc... | 10 | May 26, 2009 | 70 | Cymbalta, Depression, "Day 5 and I'm amazed already, the depression and anxiety has been wiped away with 30mg. By far the best antidepressant I've tried in the last 2 years. Feel so much better, better mood, less irritable and more energetic. Wonder drug for me. I'd highly recommend trying it, no side ef... |
Risperidone | Depression | "Very good for depression." | 10 | July 7, 2013 | 30 | Risperidone, Depression, "Very good for depression." |
Citalopram | Depression | "Was working fine until I started getting racing suicidal thoughts out of the blue. Switched to a sleeping aid and it seemed to work just as fine and was a lot cheaper." | 3 | February 4, 2009 | 11 | Citalopram, Depression, "Was working fine until I started getting racing suicidal thoughts out of the blue. Switched to a sleeping aid and it seemed to work just as fine and was a lot cheaper." |
Bupropion | Depression | "It takes about 2 weeks to feel Wellbutrin kick in and about a month for it to be full effect. I am on 300 mg a day and take it in the morning only. If you take it too late it will keep you awake. I am on other med for Bipolar that cause weight gain, but this med seems to be the opposite and has actually helped me lose... | 10 | April 19, 2016 | 76 | Bupropion, Depression, "It takes about 2 weeks to feel Wellbutrin kick in and about a month for it to be full effect. I am on 300 mg a day and take it in the morning only. If you take it too late it will keep you awake. I am on other med for Bipolar that cause weight gain, but this med seems to be the opposite and has ... |
Ziprasidone | Bipolar Disorde | "No problems and is helping my anxiety!" | 10 | November 17, 2015 | 3 | Ziprasidone, Bipolar Disorde, "No problems and is helping my anxiety!" |
Quetiapine | Bipolar Disorde | "I have mainly been given this medication for insomnia, and for several years it worked incredibly to help me sleep every night, the withdrawals are rough when I don't have it, and my insomnia get's really bad as well. I think it helped my anxiety depression some too. All of a sudden at 200mg it stopped worki... | 10 | July 29, 2017 | 12 | Quetiapine, Bipolar Disorde, "I have mainly been given this medication for insomnia, and for several years it worked incredibly to help me sleep every night, the withdrawals are rough when I don't have it, and my insomnia get's really bad as well. I think it helped my anxiety depression some too. All of a sud... |
Lurasidone | Bipolar Disorde | "After battling insurance to finally cover this med, I can't say the improvements in depression are worth the 1,000 price tag. After trying numerous medications for over 17 years to help with depression, I was really hoping for more. I would say that as an add on to Prozac, it is only somewhat effective. At first ... | 3 | July 28, 2015 | 27 | Lurasidone, Bipolar Disorde, "After battling insurance to finally cover this med, I can't say the improvements in depression are worth the 1,000 price tag. After trying numerous medications for over 17 years to help with depression, I was really hoping for more. I would say that as an add on to Prozac, it is only ... |
Bupropion | Depression | "I had constant diarrhea, 3-4 times a day. I had a loss of appetite and had gotten to the point that I couldn't stand to even think about food. Thinking about what to eat or cook for my family actually caused anxiety. I lost 10 lbs in 9 nine days. About the 5th or 6th day I started to be unable to sleep during the... | 1 | August 28, 2015 | 11 | Bupropion, Depression, "I had constant diarrhea, 3-4 times a day. I had a loss of appetite and had gotten to the point that I couldn't stand to even think about food. Thinking about what to eat or cook for my family actually caused anxiety. I lost 10 lbs in 9 nine days. About the 5th or 6th day I started to be una... |
Paroxetine | Depression | "In the sea of negative reviews which I read before starting Paxil, I saw few positive ones even though I know that there are many, many people for whom this drug has worked wonders. I am one of those people. Diagnosed with severe depression and generalized anxiety disorder, my doctor started me on 10mg/day and despi... | 10 | February 22, 2010 | 384 | Paroxetine, Depression, "In the sea of negative reviews which I read before starting Paxil, I saw few positive ones even though I know that there are many, many people for whom this drug has worked wonders. I am one of those people. Diagnosed with severe depression and generalized anxiety disorder, my doctor started ... |
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