Is this enough!! Do you know anyone on that many medications at one time? secondly, PLease don't answer if your going to make unnecessary remarks about my medicine or give me alternatives that you think are just as good! DO YOU KNOW ANYONE ON THIS MUCH PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICATION? AND WHAT THEY TAKE?
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Although its not psychological medication, I'm taking the same number of prescription drugs to you. The important thing is that they're compatible with each other and with you, and are doing what theyre supposed to. \n\nIf you they aren't doing their job, or are causing side effects that are causing you problems then talk to your doctor about it. There is almost certainly drugs that can be substituted for these, not everyone responds in the same way to drugs.
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OK when I had it, both my partner and I had to take the medication.  I took it like I was supposed to, but my partner was a beer drinker and alcohol makes the medication not work right.  So he drank beer with his medicine.  I ended up having to take the medication again because my symptoms came back.  (Lucky him, he never had symptoms!)  \nI guess what I'm trying to say is, if you take the medicine correctly, you should make a full recovery.
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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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Could be good - some people find that doubling the dose gives them a kick-start and they feel better quite quickly.\n\nOthers get no benefit, and some find the side effects are worse.\n\nTry it out and see what happens - let your GP know if you get side effects.\n\nBut for goodness sake don't get paranoid about it! Depression is one of the most common illnesses. Your mind is fine - just needs a little help.
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Never heard of this one! Will have to ask my Dr about it this week. Med review time! :-)\n\nIm on Prozac, Tegritol & Seroquel
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You become tolerant of the effects so you may need a review of either dose or drug.  I had clinical depression for a number of years and was on 225mgs of amitripyline daily (a massive dose!!).  I started having Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and over the next couple of months I felt well enough to bein a planned decrease in meds.  It took 6 months but I did it and it was the theapy which allowed it to happen.  I have not had any problems now for several years.  CBT becomes a way of life, and a way of dealing with the first signs of depression...ask to be referred for treatment.  I recommend it...;
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That guy leproso is a jerk. Where do these people come from??\n\nTo answer your question, it sometimes takes a lot of trial and error to come up with the best medication because everyone has a slightly different body chemistry. Have you tried taking an antidepressant along with an anti-anxiety medication? It may help to get you past the adjustment period. \n\nA friend of mine was on Imiprimine and he gained a ton of weight. He also tried Zoloft, but it gave him migraines. Now he's on Prozac and is doing a lot better.
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PLEASE TAKE YOUR HEALTH VERY SERIOUSLY AND SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE RATHER THAN THIS FORUM.  SEEK YOUR PHARMICIST OR PHYICIAN REGARDING THIS.  PLEASE YOU ONLY HAVE ONE LIFE AND IT IS PRECIOUS.
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Why do you have depression? I mean, was it an onset from a truamatic event or chemical? That migth effect it. As for whether it is the meds or the job, let me just say this. It doesn't really matter how great your job is when you are depressed, because when you are depressed you can get the greatest things in the world and still be neutral and upset about it. While keeping your mind off depression is a good thing, i'm thinking that you are feeling better because of your medication. Also, please don't stop it now because you are starting to feel better. Some people stop when they feel better, then they just crash afterwards. If you aren't really happy right now then something is wrong in that anti depressants are supposed to help make you feel better, not just take away the edge. I would suggest talking to your doctor, he might increase the dosage or he might even switch you to a different drug so that you will get even better side effects (i've personally been switched from medication before for depression, it's just so they can find the best one for you). So yeah, give your doc a visit and see what he says.
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"I take meds but I guess they are not working too well."\n\nWho prescribed your meds?? What are you taking? Contact your doctor immediately and let them know they don't work.
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Hey Brian.  Diagnosed w/Addison's in 94 and all risidual effects due to such; also living with Epilepsy, three ulcers, effects of surgical abdomal tumor removal, blah, blah, blah, etc... meds include but not limited to:\ncortef, diazide, topomax, protonix, provigil, sodium suppl., potassium suppl., \nOldest daughter diag. Leukemia, in remission now, just had her baby 5 months ago. I am a successful business woman, will rule a small country some day.  I cope great, take meds regularily, just cannot miss that's all.  Eat maybe 2600-4000 calories daily to keep my weight of 130 lbs up, lots and lots of beef-go figure??? \nI am happy, content, healthy, sexy, kind, gentle, wonderful, I say healthy cause I really am considering-everything is under control. There is more, but can't remember due to seizures. he he he
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I feel your pain, and share your view in general on medications. I have a daughter, now 8 years old who has ADHD. They told me when she was six that she needed to be medicated and I absolutely refused to consider it. I thought that medication was being used way too often and I was not about to put her on it. Well, things continued to get worse for her, me our family as we tried to control her behaviors without meds. She started losing her friends, doing poorly in school, and her brothers started to resent her for the behaviors she would act out and ruin our family outings. I finally agreed about 6 months ago  to try her on the lowest dose possible to try to make things a little better. Now, I regret not doing it sooner. She is by no means perfectly behaved or on task, but she is now able to do her school work with minimum redirecting, sustain friendships, and has control over her behaviors. This medication has not altered her pesonality or put her in to a dazed state like I thought it would. It really has just helped her to be able to live a more normal life. She still has her times when she doesn't want to listen, do homework and pouts or cries, but it is now within reasonable limits. I agree that medication should not just be handed out like candy, but sometimes the child really does need it. With proper monitoring and dosage your son should be fine. The only side effect my daughter has had is a little weight loss, but even that tapered off after the first 2 months. She is a much happier child now, and it is a much more peaceful house. I wish you luck with your son, and in making this decision, as I know it is a hard one to make. I fought it for 1 1/2 years. Good Luck.
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Yes you can still get depression while on medication. I know this because I am in the same situation. It may not be as bad as before the medication, but talk to your doctor your body may be adjusted to the dosage now. And the solution may be as simple  as just upping the dosage a bit. Just let the doctor know how you are feeling and they will be able to determine what is right for you. Good luck and many blessings.
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I do not have the same problem, but you should ask your doctor if too much medication could be it.
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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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I took my son's adderal and welbutrin.....and as a result I took my son off of it..       It messed  me   up...and I decided right then and there I didn't want my Child taking that  stuff....   Plus it caused him to have Heart Palpitations" and "anxiety" attacks..    He wasn't ADD  he was just High spirited and needed extra supervision........    that was when he was 5 now he is 13 and is still a handful   but    he is a good kid  with good morals. and I  am so glad I got him off his meds.   He doesn't even remember half his child hood.  You know I hope that the schools get more money for every kid they have that is diagnosed with Adhd or ADD.   Think about it and think about your Kid.
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This is something to speak with your physician about don't listen to half the people in these posts.  Sometimes the meds do help though.  Because there are chemical embalances in your brain and the right drugs can weigh it out.  Speak with a physician or find a new physician if you don't like your current ones answers.  Things always get better bud.