iam claustrophobic, my doctor prescribed anti depressions "Paxil& buspar" do you think i should take them
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Not necessarily, don't just automatically take your doctor's word as golden.  If you're uneasy about it, by all means, get a second opinion.  Doctors have a terrible tendency to overprescribe medications.  This is partly because patients expect to get a prescription when they go to the doctor.\n\nA few months ago I went to the doctor stating clearly that I would just like her to tell me the benefits and drawbacks of using antidepressants to help me through some grief and depression.  I told her I was not at all sure that I wanted to take them, but that I just wanted to get as much information as I could before I made my decision.  Within 5 minutes, she had written me a prescription for Effexor, an antidepressant.  I was so frustrated because I felt like she hadn't listened to my requests and simply scribbled the prescription on a pad of paper as a way of 'dealing with me.'\n\nIncidentally, I talked this over with my counsellor and I decided I did not want to go on the antidepressants.  I never filled the prescription.  Instead, I worked out a plan with my counsellor to try just talking with her more about my problems, and if that didn't work I would give the meds a try.  But now I'm doing well, just with the counselling sessions.\n\nDon't take your doctor's word automatically.  Seek a second opinion and develop an alternate plan for addressing your problem if you're wary of taking powerful drugs.
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There is nothing wrong with getting help when you feel overwhelmed or depressed. People think when they reach out to a doctor or to therapy that they are weak. It's quite the opposite. Even the strongest of persons need to take a breather from time to time to decompress and get emotionally healthy. \nThere isn't any evidence that suggests just because you may battle depression now that you will later in life. However, I would deal with this issue now, and not wait any longer or you may have problems with depression later in life.  It can greatly depend on where you are in life, what's going on, has there been a death, are you doing poorly in school. All sorts of things can contribute to depression. \nNow to the other question as to whether or not anti-depressants are addictive or not. Physical addiction to prescription antidepressant medications is not possible.  For one thing, today's SSRI anti-depressants are non-addictive in the sense that users do not experience physical cravings for them, nor can you overdose on them (well not very easily anyway). Thus they cannot be considered addictive in that sense, although they might be considered addictive in more subtle ways. By that I mean, you don't want to come off of them because you are afraid you will sink back into depression. HOWEVER, that being said anti-depressants may precipitate hypomanic or manic states. In these states, patients can have mood lability, irritability, and frank psychotic symptoms. In order to better understand all of this mumbo jumbo, go to your doctor and talk with him about what is safe for you to take, and the risks, pros and cons. He is better qualified to prescribe you something that won't hurt nor harm you. You will be glad you did! Good Luck to you!
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I am not a doctor and these are the brand names, not the actual scientific names of the drug:\n\nValium, Xanax, Celexa, Cipramil, Emocal, Sepram, Lexapro, Cipralex, Esertiam, Prozac, Fontex, Seromex, Seronil, Sarafem, Fluctin, Luvox, Faverin, Paxil, Seroxat, Aropax, Deroxat, Zoloft, Lustral, Serlain, Seroquel.\n\nThere are many kinds of anxiety disorders and many kinds of medications, along with other treatments. Many of these drugs have nasty side effects, some life threatening. Never take them unless you have permission from a licensed doctor. I also suggest talking to an experienced psychologist as well, it is always good to have a second opinion - you should never take drugs unless you have to.\n\nHere are some more, less common drugs for anxiety:\n\nKlonopin, Ativan, Serax, Librium, Inderal ,Tenormin, Tofranil, Norpramin, Pertofrane, Aventyl, Pamelor, Elavil, Sinequan, Adapin, Anafranil, Effexor, Nardil, Parnate, BuSpar, Depakote.\n\nI wish you the very best.
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Talk to a psychiatrist, not a GP.  You wouldn't take a diabetic to an oncologist, would you?\n\n-- edit --\n\nRevisiting this... StressPac is for anxiety disorders, not clinical depression.
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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 IT ALONG WITH PROZAC. I COULD'NT SLEEP, FELT NERVOUS, GAINED WEIGHT AND COULDN'T STOP SHAKING. I WOULD TELL YOUR DR YOU CAN'T SLEEP AND IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH HIS ANSWERS OR HELP FIND ANOTHER DR.
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what you need more is the opinion of a psychiatrist with these drugs, good luck
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I suffer from the same..It's so annoying and really disturb my everyday life. For that problem I was treated adequately by a psychiatrist and now I have only temporary "fits" of fobia.Well,you must see a good shrink and explain to him all in details,and I am sure he/she will decide do you need a medical treatment.As I said I undergone such,with a combination of SSRI antidepressants and some tranquilizers(those are administered only temporary).And the problem is both psychological and psychiatric..The best working SSRI antidepressants for that(as from my experience) are Zoloft(contains Sertraline) and Paxil..Wish you luck and if you need any information or further advice E-mail me..
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Please ... get off the PAXIL, the best thing to do is just work out every day, drink some green tea, take some yoga classes, get a pet and buy new cloths
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if it`s been for while tell dr. do not drink or self medicate you`ll dig that hole deeper. cymbalta is GREAT paxil has some bad withdrawal.the others didn`t work for me exercise is really good also
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Prozac is a brand name drug.  It's gonna cost you about 80 bucks a month.  I would ask your doctor if he could prescribe you the generic version of Prozac, and if there is none, could he consider a generic version of a similar drug.  I myself am on the generic version of Paxil, and with my insurance, only pay $4.71 a month.
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Whoa! Have you seen a Dr. yet? If they recommend depression med. your probably should take them. You should also get some counseling to help you through your depression. Are you depressed about being a lawyer, or have you had things happening in your life that you just can't deal with everything now? Good luck on the bar!
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OMG you have one of THOSE doctors!!!!! \n\nGET A NEW PSYCHIATRIST that KNOWS whats going on in the world of Mental Illness!!!!! \n\nGo to your local mental health clinc vs. private doctor. They are better and more informed on the latest therapies and medications. \n\nDiscussing Your Medications: \nWhat You Need to Know\n\nHere are some tips to help you effectively talk with your doctor about medications:\n\nLet your doctor know all medications you are taking. This includes any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications, herbal or dietary supplements and vitamins.\n\nWhen your doctor prescribes a new medication for you, make sure you get all of the information you need. How will the medication help you? What side effects can you expect? Should you avoid any foods or drinks while on the medication? Are there any drug interactions that may occur with other prescriptions you are taking? \n\nMake sure you know when to take a new medication and how-on any empty stomach or with food? In the morning or evening? How often? Take notes on these instructions.\n\nFind out how long it should take for the medication to start working and what you should expect when this happens.\n\nAsk about what you should do if you develop any side effects. Do you stop the medication? Should you call the doctor? If so, how can you reach him or her if it is after office hours?\n\nYour pharmacist is another great source of information on medications and over-the-counter products if you still have questions. He or she should be made aware of all your prescriptions in order to advise you properly about possible drug interactions, side effects, and instructions for use.\n\nAtypical Antipsychotics   \nAugmentation therapy \n\nThese medications may be added when symptoms only partially respond to another medication to increase the overall response to treatment \n\nAbilify\nGeodon\nRisperdal\nSeroquel\nZyprexa Aripiprazole\nZiprasidone\nRisperidone\nQuetiepine\nOlanzapine  \n\nAffects the concentration and activity of the neurotransmitter serotonin, a chemical in the brain thought to be linked to anxiety disorders \n\nTricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)\nAdapin *\nAnafranil *\nAventyl *\nElavil *\nLudiomil *\nNorpramin *\nPamelor *\nSinequan *\nSurmontil *\nTofranil *\nVivactil * \n\nDoxepin \nClomiprimine\nNortriptyline\nAmitriptyline\nMaprotiline\nDesipramine\nNortriptyline\nDoxepin\nTrimipramine\nImipramine\nProtriptyline \n\nPD, PTSD, GAD\nOCD (Anafranil only) \n\nAffects the concentration and activity of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine, chemicals in the brain thought to be linked to anxiety disorders
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If you is on Effexor you is getting help for depression. Go back to your GP and tell him/her what you wrote here and they will get you PROPER help
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Not necessarily.  It depends on why he's on them.  If he's just depressed, then no big deal.  You should worry if he has something like Bi-Polar disorder or Schizophrenia.  Find out what he's taking them for, then do a little research.  He's probably fine, though.  Good Luck!
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Been there , done that. The answer is NO. You dont want those people messing in your head either.\n\nI am on paxil for it and it has stopped. Also God helps too. Makes you feel safe no matter where you are.
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Please call your doctor tomorrow and tell the person who answers the phone that prozac gives you nightmares.\n\nDO NOT JUST SUFFER THROUGH THIS.  Take action.  Please.