any one taking these partucular antidepressants. if so how are they for you.
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effexor worked great for me but was too expensive after i moved from jersey to florida and i lost my state plan i was on for meds. and i had to go off of it.   \n\nthey then tried me on flourexetine and it was no go cuz of the side effects and whatever.\n\nthe shrink keeps insisting i go back on the effexor, but i keep resisting even though i know i need it.\n\nbut being on ssdi and limited income it is hard to find the money for this and my other med that is very expensive, which is my topamax, which i need for my self-injury, and at that i only take 1/2 of what i should be taking cuz of the expense.\n\ni take other antidepressant and anti-anxiety meds as well, but i really do well on the effexor.  angers me very much.
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Yes there is a link!  But there are studies that link it with being depressed, and those that link say it is antidepressant.
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I don't have all the answers, but if it helps I totally and completely understand. I'm 23 and up until 3-4 months ago from the time I was thirteen doctors and therapists had me try all these different types of meds. Sure, after the initial 6-7  weeks of side effects there was some effect? Mostly mental exhaustion, numbness, melancholy, lack of focus and fatigue for me. Maybe I wasn't sad, but I wasn't happy just numb. But there is life worth living. I'm not cured but I can't stress enough how beneficial it was for me to find out about how most depressed people are lacking b complex vitamins,fish oils , omega 3,6,9 and vitamin D3 and coral calcium. Sounds like a lot but it feels good taking them and my mind is clearer (when I do). I could go on but there's also a naturopathic and almost fda approved supplement called SAMe, there's been amazing results from this. I hope I'm being helpful.  I just stopped taking my antideppressants once I had the perfect balance of vitamins and minerals my body was so obviously lacking. This was three months ago. \nTalk to a naturopath or homeopath and they can help sort out what your body is defficient of. Truly a breath of fresh air when you do this, plus it feels good. It's not like taking some quick fix pill that supports pharmaceutical companies and gives doctors nice kickbacks for reccomending them. Because of depression and pills I had so much trouble concentrating throughout school (not to mention I was dealing with bulemia also), but what I didn't understant was that my "developed" ADD is a common side effect from taking these pills. Nice. I have so much more info I can share email me any time. I still have depression it's just a lot more manageable. Oh yeah, a blessing in disguise without a doubt is acupunture. Find the right accupuncturist and you'll see what I mean. I didn't believe in it at first, but get a referral from someone you trust and give it a shot. PS the pins not needles feel like nothing no ouch factor. You're not alone I know and live your pain.
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I'm a doctor.\nFirst of all it is NOT a stupid question.  Far from it.  As a matter of fact, its a hot & controversial topic in medicine right now.\nSecondly, ALL doctors should go over any new medication with his/her patient.\n\nAbout prozac - this and all the other meds of its class (SSRIs) have come under scrutiny in the last couple years.  Despite the large benefit that these meds can do, some claim there is a small yet signifigant risk.  According to some highly disputed research, there is a SLIGHTLY higher risk of suicide in patients, esp younger patients, in the period briefly after starting the medication.  Its poorly understood, but if its true it may related to the increased motivation and decreased impulse control BEFORE the antidepressant effects have kicked in yet.  Some psychiatrists believe that the evidence is not strong and has not been able to be reproduced because it isnt true.\n\nWait a second, isnt this supposed to be an ANTI-depressant??!!  Yes, and that's part of the problem.  These meds are being given to a population of patients that are allready at high risk for suicide to begin with.  You can see why this is so controversial...\n\nThat being said, it shouldnt be forgotten that these meds (the SSRIs) have helped MILLIONS of people not only with depression, but also with other problems like OCDC like yourself.  As a matter of fact, these meds are so good that they've totally changed the practice of psychiatry today.  \n\nHOWEVER, if you do experience problems with the medication (or ANY other new medication for that matter) tell your doctor or somebody that can help RIGHT AWAY.  In that situation, your doctor should talk to you, and likely an alternative medication can be tried.\n\n\nI know this is very confusing.  I'm SORRY!  but you are not alone.  It is a controversial and unresolved issue for doctors as well.  Don't blame your parents, because they may have easily been totally unaware too.  PLEASE dont be afraid to ask your doctor these questions - PLEASE.
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I'VE HAD BI-POLAR DISEASE FOR YEARS.  I HAVE BEEN PUT ON EVERYTHING FROM PROZAC TO LITHUM.  A YEAR AGO I GOT A DIFFERENT DOCTOR.  HE PUT ME ON A COMBINATION OF TRILECTAL 600 MG, ABILIFY 30 MG AND LURICA 100 MG. I KEEP AN EVEN BALANCE IN MY UPS AND DOWNS MORE THEN I EVER HAVE AND THIS IS THE BEST I'VE FELT IN SEVERAL YEARS.  I HAVE NO SIDE EFFECTS FROM THESE DRUGS.  BUT REMEMBER EVERYONES SYSTEM IS DIFFERENT, WHAT WORKS FOR ONE PERSON MIGHT NOT WORK FOR ANOTHER.  HOWEVER, YOU COULD ASK YOUR DOCTOR TO TRY YOU ON THESE COMBINATIONS.  FIRST HE WILL HAVE TO LOOK AT ALL YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES AND ANY OTHER MEDS YOU'RE ON TO SEE IF THIS COMBINATION IS RIGHT FOR YOU.  IF IT IS, GREAT! TRY IT.  IT MIGHT BE A LIFE SAVER FOR YOU, AS IT HAS BEEN FOR ME. HUGS!
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St. John's wort worked for my wife, didn't work for me, but it's a place to start.\n\nI was almost certainly clinically depressed for a while in college and toughed it out instead of getting help, which I've decided was a mistake.  I had a relapse a few years ago and got counseling, but I resisted anti-depressants for over a year.  It was totally irrational, and I regret stalling.  Judging by how I reacted to going on and off the meds, it was obvious I had a chemical imbalance, and being ashamed of them or resistant to them was as foolish as a diabetic refusing insulin.  I did not become dependent and I tapered off after a couple of years.\n\nIf you're opposed because of potential side effects, keep in mind that the arsenal of anti-depressants has increased in recent years, so it's more likely than ever that you can find something without serious side effects.\n\nAlso keep in mind that depression that doesn't go away in a reasonable time is terrible for other aspects of your health, so toughing it out with exercise and comedies can jeopardize other systems in your body.
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I am currently taking Zoloft and have been on it about a year now.  I have found it to be helpful with my depression.  Some others have mentioned difficulties with the drug, and I wanted to note that the reason there are so many anti-depressant/anti-anxiety drugs available is that people react in many different ways to different chemical combinations.  Trying different drugs is an unfortunate, but necessary, part of relieving some of these symptoms.  Another note: Many anti-depressants have been known to result in suicidal/homicidal ideation and actions in teenagers.  Teenagers seem to have a different brain chemistry than adults and react very differently to these meds.  Final note: The reason I chose Zoloft (and I chose it -- my psychiatrist is an idiot) is because it is one of the safest medications to use while nursing.  Good luck with Zoloft -- hopefully you will settle in at home and life will get better!
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I am and have been for several years now. Over the past year, they have switched mine around so much that I have definitely had some of those effects. It depends on the kind though. As long as you keep your doctor informed, take them every day like you are supposed to, and never just drop them cold turkey, you should be ok. \n\nI was always very wired on Welbutrin and oppositly always tired on paxil. You may have to try a couple types before you find one that is perfect for you, but give them a couple months to reach full potency in your system. It is well worth the struggle once you start to feel like you are in control of yourself again! Trust me, I've been depress for almost 15 years now. I finally admitted it and got treatment a couple of years ago and it has made a world of difference. Make sure you have a good therapist to talk to as well. \n\nOff topic, I really like your avatar. I've seen it a couple times and it always stood out!
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I am in celexa and I take it for depression it has worked for me. I take a low dosage form 40mg.  It usually takes about 3/4 months for it to work, but also going to the therapist helps too.  It takes the edge off. \n\nThe only reason I agreed to celexa is that it had little side effects and you can be taken off of it.  Its not like zoloft or the heavier mao's that have more sever withdrawl symptons.\n\nAll i know is the i'm much happier and I can function alot better because of it.  I actually feel like my old self again.. I'm happier, its easier to deal with things,  I got rid of all the toxic family members(aka i don't speak to them don't need'm) and deal with dad's death, a friend dying of cancer, and my sister being raped, and my husband having a heart attack. \n\nI also meditate that helps very much too.
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Every person reacts differently to antidepressants. My friend is happy as ever on Zoloft, but it made me suicidally depressed. The only thing to do is keep trying until you find a medication that works for you.
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Is it possible that you are bi-polar?\n\nI was on and off antidepressants many time over the years.  They never really seemed to work for me, though eventually my depressions lifted.  \n\nDuring my most recent (and most severe) depression, after two years of trying various antidepressants I went into a phase where my mind started working faster and faster.  I eventually realized what was going on and told my doctor that I suspected That I might be manic-depressive and that we were treating the wrong illness.
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it would help to know the reason for your being on prozac....i was one of the first people to go on prozac many years ago......i have ocd and depression....i started at 20 mg and at the end of 10 yrs was on 120mg and had excellent results but some side afeects such as weight gain and low libido so i went off of it and tried luvox....DISASTER!..am now back on prozac 20mg...doing well and am loking forward to increasing dosage.i say go for it....
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i myself am on 3 antidepressents and other forms of meds 1 pain pill 2 sleeping pills counting myself i know 6 other people on anti depressents my sister died due to 1 called zyprexa i know were over medicated but i need them to function in everyday life i might be dead w/o them
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Hello,\n\n  I have taken many anti-dep and have taken along time to find one that fits all my needs. I had a really hard time sexually when on prozac and zoloft, etc. I let my new doc know the problem was affecting my life and he suggested Wellbutrin. So I take a smaller dose of lexapro for the depression because you can only take so much wellbutrin. Then I take a dosage of Wellbutrin to help take the sexual side affects away, which also helps with depression. That changed my life taking both drugs together!!! Been taken them for over 4 yrs. now and I thank my doc all the time! My sex drive is actually usually in over drive now :)
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My mom takes it , and has for years.  She got off of it for a while because it was hard for her to pay for it, and I offered to pay for her because I couldn't stand to be around her without it.  I think ALOT of people in my fam. take antidepressants.
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I took Paxil for about 6 years.  It really helped but I started going through some hard times in my life and all of my depression and anxiety came back.  I went to a dr and he changed me to a different antidepressant.  I feel alot better now.  I dont know if you take Paxil or Paxil XL but if you just take regular Paxil be careful if you get off of it.  I had to have a drs help to get off.  I started having withdrawls from paxil and felt awful..dizzy, tired, just bad all over.  So make sure you talk to a dr about this.  I know its not easy telling a dr about your depression and you dont want to sound crazy-believe me i know-but you have to get yourself feeling better.  Depression is a horrible feeling and so are panick attacks.  So please, go to a dr and see if they can change your meds.
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Well-known antidepressants are:\n\n    * Fluoxetine - of the SSRI class (Prozac, Sarafem, Fluctin, Fontex, Prodep, Fludep, Lovan)\n    * Sertraline - of the SSRI class (Zoloft, Lustral, Apo-Sertral, Asentra, Gladem, Serlift, Stimuloton)\n    * Venlafaxine - of the SNRI class (Effexor)\n    * Citalopram - of the SSRI class (Celexa, Cipramil, Talohexane)\n    * Paroxetine - of the SSRI class (Paxil, Seroxat, Aropax)\n    * Escitalopram - of the SSRI class (Lexapro, Cipralex)\n    * Fluvoxamine - of the SSRI class (Luvox, Faverin)\n    * Duloxetine - of the SNRI class (Cymbalta)\n    * Bupropion - of the DRI class (Wellbutrin, Zyban)\n\nIt's best to see your psychiatrist(s) first before taking any anti-depressants.