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Jerry said:

i have been on Effexor for 6 years plus along with welbutrin and zanax ,i now have high blood pressure
along with diabetes and high cholesterol so i am even more stressed now.
Even with the Effexor my mood swings were up and down and i never was close to normal .
If it works for people i am happy for them ,i do not think it is the answer for everyone and i hate all the side effects .
I admit a lot of my problems might be attributed to my job and lack of harmony and bad working conditions. JAFENTON

C. Pinky said:

Ok, like many of you, I love the good things about the drug but also HATE the bad. I have been able to control both my depression and OCD while using this drug but now I am starting to worry my family about my memory loss. I dont know what to do and until today I thought that I was alone. Ugh! It's so annoying because I am very smart and the "go-to" person for our family's history. But lately I can't remember too much of $h!+.

dina gold said:

hi i have takek Tryptophan
for 30 day after i leran problem in 1999 and ck for sidefect i stop latly i fell pain in my joint when im goinig on sters un step is not comtribul this pain is any one can tell me what to do is this becuse i used Tryptophan
thank you

Jade said:

Most of the people who have experienced Prozac/ Fluoxetine are on it for depressive illnesses... so they're all bound to write negative reviews because they are negative people.

Anywho- I am Bi- polar. I am 19 years old. I have been on Prozac for roughly 6 months. I was on Citalopram/ Celexa before which did nothing for me.
So far the Prozac has taken the edge off my anger; but hasn't completely erased it. I am on 20 mg b/d at the moment, but my Psychiatrist will most probably up the anty next week.

The only way to tell if Prozac is good for you is to try it as everyone has different natural levels of serotonin in their brain so will react differently to such a thing. It also depends on how sunny the country is that you live in as the sun also increases serotonin in the brain.

Good luck my fellow prozac-ers

Bambam said:

SHAME on the drug companies for mass producing and over-advertising these anti-depressant medications that cause radical weight gain in people who take them! They are definitely adding to the "Fat America" syndrome that is taking place in the USA! Shame on them! People gain weight taking Celexa and other anti-depressants, and can NEVER lose it even after they stop taking these drugs! It is not a little weight gain; it is a significant weight gain of up to 100 or more pounds in some cases! This is not temporary; it is a permanent weight gain unless the person goes on a radical weight-loss diet for the rest of their life. THIS IS A DEPRESSING FACT OF ANTI-DEPRESSANTS. Now, you have something else to be depressed about, or are more depressed, plus you are really angry that this could happen to you. Maybe you weren't significantly depressed before you took an anti-depressant, but if you had this reaction, you are really, truly depressed now over the weight gain. How dare the drug companies even suggest that some children should take them! Get your hormones checked instead. It could very well be a hormonal issue! Change what you eat. Get out in the air, skate, play tennis, go camping, hike, go to Europe, talk to someone, anyone, whatever. STAY OFF THE ANTI-DEPRESSANTS!

sarah said:

I just started taking Zoloft (or the generic) today...just wondering how long I should expect the nausea to last...I feel better already with the anxiety and depression, but still feel immobilized from the upset stomach.

tony l said:

st. johns wort saved my life.

Sarah said:

Hi my boyfriend (who lives 3.5 hrs away from me, he comes to visit me quite often) suffers from personality disorder and so around Feb of this year he asked to go on Citalopram (he's been on it before, years ago and hated it so god knows why he wanted to try it again). Anyway it was because his anger was coming out since seeing me and he hated that and he was getting violent thoughts etc etc (never violent, just in his head). His love for me has always been apparent and he is a very caring person too. Sooo, since he's been taking it, he's become calmer, sleeps more, but bit more distant but loving when he's with me as always. Last time we were together three weeks ago, it was lovely as usual and loving and we spoke in more depth about marriage as we both want that. He then goes home (hates it living where he does, hates the house, hates looking after his stepfather with Parkinsons though only has to cook and pick up his medication, he doesn't sign on (no motivation) and exists in his room. Anyway, this time, when he gets back we chat a couple of times then out the blue (completely!!) he mails me saying he has no feelings for me any more and doesn't want to see me. OK personality disorder can make him rash but not having feelings for me - no way! I've researched SSRIs/Celexa/Citalopram since then and have found no end of evidence about it affecting emotion. I sent him the info last week, but he said to his sister about it that he felt if his love was that strong it'd have coped with him being on the medication. Is there any hope for us? I've spoken to his surgery and intend to again but it's just devastated me, and he's not himself now, ok calmer and not angry but having no emotion - not like him he adored me! We were talking of marriage! What can I do?! I can't give up on the man sorry but he's worth more than that.

Deb said:

Do not try to go off of Effexor without your Doctor prescribing a low dose of prozac. I was on 225 mg for 7 years. Gaines 60 lbs, sweated bullets with little exhertion. Have now been off of it for over a month. IT took about 3 months to wean down. Am still taking 20 mg of prozac. The sweating has stopped, I am sleeping so much better and loosing weight gradually. My mood is ok, but I am always irritated about something. Working on that part myself. Effexor needs to really tell ppl what it does to the body after you go off of it. It worked well for my panic and anxiety but now that I am off of it my joints aches so bad i feel like i have arthritis. Doctor said that it can take up to 3 months to subside. Glad I am off of it.

Terri said:

I have been taking zoloft for about a month now, and it has helped my depression. The bad part is I wake up in the morning feeling like I have the flu, it is awful. I am wondering if taking it at a different time, or maybe lowering the does would help. I am only 5'2 and 107 lb. I have a problem getting answers from my doctor.

becks said:

Ive tried taking Sam-E twice now and both times I feel like I have PMS. I cry over everything, get mad fast but I have more energy. Strange combo.

Lorraine Attard said:

Hi all, did anybody taking deanxit experience itching after taking it?

kirsten said:

i started takig zoloft yesterday but i feel so weird im dizzy and i keep getting in these moods were i cant focus and my head is what really feels weird like its pressure and pains im not sure if its the meds or because ive been sick for a couple months and its gonna make it better i just wish there was a wa it would all be better if anyone can help me please do

kilmar said:

I dont know why everyone seems to be complaining about 5htp. I have had chronic depression for most of my adult life I am 35 now. I have been taking 5htp for about 8months now and I feel like a new person. No drowsiness or side effects. I take it in the morning on an empty stomach as the instructions say. I do however get quite grouchy when my supply runs out for a day or two. But I'm sure this is because you need to come off them gradually, stopping too suddenly can probably have side effects. Its better than chemical prescription drugs which are extremely dangerous and have horrific side effects including death and suicide. I was prescribed an antidepressant and took it for 2 days and had the worst side effects so I decided never again I would rather be depressed forever. So 5htp was a Godsend. Also its worth realizing that you also need to make changes to your lifestyle and thinking in order to really conquer depression. You cant rely on a tablet. I find that taking 5htp takes away that depressed demotivated feeling,but there are still many thinking patterns that I have that can still cause me feel miserable. But if I adjust that thinking I feel better. Easier said than done that's why I need my 5htp to assist me in my process of change. Go read up about the corruption and greed behind prescription antidepressants at www.cchr.org its a real eye opener. They will send you a free DVD as well which they sent me and it is very eye opening stuff. Goto www.cchr.org

Ann said:

I have been on Zoloft for about 3 months now. I have noticed that I am irritable, cry all the time and get angry very easily. Now all I want to to is sleep so the days pass by. This is not my usual behavior. Does anyone know if it could be the Zoloft?

Kay said:

Hi all. Just started on celexa today after taking paxil for nearly 9 years. My doc tried me on zoloft, but it did so little that I horded and overdosed on it. I really was hoping 4 gms would have been enough! The initial side effects for the paxil weren't all that bad - the first day I felt like I was on a really bad acid trip - buzzed beyond belief. I tried to eat my way down, but NOTHING worked. My husband held me while I cried. I had a couple HORRID anxiety attacks when I was driving, and went to the optometrist to get my eyes checked a second time after getting a new pair of glasses just a couple weeks before starting the paxil. Now, after taking 40 mg of paxil for 5 yrs, it barely takes off the edge of wanting to commit suicide. With any luck, the celexa will work better, but after reading the blog with so many talking about such serious side effects, I'm actually scared to be trying a different drug.

jean gage said:

i hav been on prozac and trazodone 3 months. lack of sex drive only side effect. ive been married 17 years. is this normal

rhianna said:

I've only been taking SAM-e 400 mg. for about 2-3 weeks.It was my first time taking it.The first week was fine.Then,going on the second week I noticed the stomach pain and nausea.It would last and last.I only took it once a day.So odd.Then,I started eating with it.I felt fine.Then,later on in the evening...the stomach cramps,nausea,bloating,feeling like I was having major gas in my guts.This lasted all night last night.I am not taking anymore.My younger brother just loves it though.It works for him.I guess some people are more sensitive to it than others.How long do these side effects persist after stopping them...does anyone know?

Michelle said:

hello there, I've been on zoloft for about 4 weeks now. The first week was brutal insomnia, headaches my mood where all over the place, 2 week i was normal my social anxiety and general anxiety where finally somewhat controled. On my third week was the worst starting on a sunday i woke up screaming from a bad dream, monday from 9pm-12am i was only sleeping every 15 minutes and finally up from 12 am- 7 am then i slept for two hours. Tuesday had a hard time sleeping, wednesday i had more nightmares, friday was actually a good nights slept for once. Saturday( last night) i woke up screaming in pain felt like my insides where twisting i couldn't scream for help or get up to go get advil or the washroom without assistance. This week has been so brutal!

I am seeing my doctor and mental health nurse monday and tuesday hoping to increase the dosage from 25mg-50 mg-75.

Overall i think this drug is by far the best my family has seen a difference in my attitude( wanting to help people, or around the house. I was on cipralex for about 2 weeks and i tried committing suicide ( not good at all!)

Good luck to everyone who is on this drugs i hear after the third fourth week its suppose to be wonderful!

xo!

dapubu said:

I think what most people fail to realize is SAM-e is also a detox-ant.I think a lot of people in today's world have heavy-metals at some level.I would suggest having some tests for metals done before taking this product.Hope this helps someone.

jennifer said:

HELP PLEASE-I've been on effexor for yrs and i missed full days, how long will i stay sick if I took it again on the third day and continued normal dose.?

Kami said:


in response to that guy from september.. yes, i am feeling sick and headachy and gross getting off of a st johns wort too... no fun. i have no idea why that is.

also.. as a general comment...
I had been taking st johns wort religiously, and in high doses. It seemed to be real good for me, real good, did me wonders.. but then all of a sudden I was going into suicidal thoughts and intense depression. from the st johns wort? i don't know! plants are awesome, but they are strong too. especially when taken in high amounts. i agree, be careful. there's pros and cons. research and know your body.

squirmy said:

i feel better than i have in years energy more aware no procastination

Mike said:

I just took my first dose of Sam-E (200mg) and instantly I got a mild headache, mild hot flashes, and mild anxiety.
My depression is also mild, but I feel it holds me back. Not worth the side effects, or worth the risk of side effects, in my opinion.
I really hoped this would work, however, as I don't take antidepressants.

Mandy said:

I posted earlier but wanted to ad.... The first 2 weeks I have felt really energetic, like I drank 3 cups of coffee, but by the afternoon I feel wiped out and need a nap. Well, the last 2 weeks I have started my day feeling tired and wiped out. I'm hoping it's just my body (and mind) regulating itself. The good thing is my mood has stayed consistently calm and steady which is what I really need. I am less cranky with my husband and kids - 2 yrs old and 6 months old. It's very important that they don't suffer because I can't control my frustrations. So I am very happy with Zoloft so far.


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I was exceptionally depressed for a couple years. I nearly wound up on anti depressant drugs, when all I really needed to do was change some of the ways I was messing up life. Antidepressant drugs can change the way you perceive the world. For some people that is a good thing. For others it is not. Some experience additional stress or strain on social relationships.

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