For me, it’s been Citalopram, Prozac, and now Effexor.
Who can set the record for having had to try the most?!
Donna B – Citalopram made me really tired, and I was yawning the entire time! My doctor tried me on two different doses, but after a month it became clear it wasn’t going to do the trick for me! But I know it works for plenty people – good luck with it!
TO FLUMPOLA: Er, afraid you’ve completely misunderstood the question… I have no wish to set any record! It was merely a wry enquiry, referencing the unfortunate reality that many of us have to try several of these medications… Your sense of humour has clearly taken a little vacation.
TO FLUMPOLAMATIC: Er, afraid you’ve completely misunderstood the question… I have no wish to set any record! It was merely a wry enquiry, referencing the unfortunate reality that many of us have to try several of these medications… Your sense of humour has clearly taken a little vacation.
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I’ve had exactly the same as you lol! Citalopram, which did nothing; Prozac, which did nothing; and finally Efexor which has worked really well for me. Beware missing doses though – makes you feel AWFUL the following day!!
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Citalopram, Effexor, Zispin, Prozac
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i have been on:
zoloft* 4/3/2006-present
geodon 5/2006-4/18/2007
respidril 4/25/2005-12/2005 then from 4/3/2007-5/2006
lexapro 1/11/2006-2/11/2006
wellbutrin 4/25/2005- 12/2005
abilify* 5/19/2007- present
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OK…are you ready? Lithium, parnate, wellbutrin, paxil, effexor, zoloft, seroquel,
depakote, topomax, trazadone and Zyprexa.
My doctor took me off the two meds I was taking at the time and put me on Zyprexa…the new wonder drug. When I found out it could cause diabetes, my doctor “assured” me I wouldn’t get it…that I was not at risk. Well DUH! I got diabetes.
Needless to say, I got rid of that idiot doctor. My new doctor wanted me back on meds, but I won’t do it. I only take trazadone at night to help me sleep.
I’ve been bi-polar for over 25 years and it took awhile for them to find the right combo.
i don’t recommend anyone going off their meds because everyone’s situation is different. It is very difficult without the meds and when and if I think I am ready to go back on them, I will. Besides, my family and friends will definitely let me know.
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Oh my when i had clinical depression after my twins were born, i tried so many as for that Seroxat oh my goodness made me feel worse then i already felt, i found one that worked for me and i stuck to it, i think you have to find one that will work and take away the horrid symptoms because it the worse feeling in the world depression.
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I’ve been on 5. the first two i had to get off of because they were causing me to gain weight. the third one i had to get off of because i was pregnant and the forth one (i think it was Prozac) made me tired all the time. now I’m on Effexor which makes me quite happy plus i haven’t gained any weight!!
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Still on my first citalopram, my energy has been up tday, so I hope they are working for me, even if they did send me a little loopy, and made me constantly think of ways I could hurt myself!
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Tried Prozac,Seroxat ,now on Effexor which suits me fine.been on them for 3 years.
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I lived in South Dakota and took wellbutrin, it did work (I also tried cymbalta-think it was, anyway, did nothing for me), but not as good as moving here to florida. The sun is my anti-depressant now.
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My mom and I take Zoloft, and it works great! Just take it before 7 am (if you choose to take it in the morning) or you might be tired out of your mind all day long.
