Question 1

have you seen any negative side effects while taking deproloft hf?  after weaning off of lexapro (escitalopram)  this was recommended.thank you.

Accepted Answer

Possible side effect: This medicine is actually an herbal medicine but that does not mean it is free from side effects. The most common side effects of this medicine are abdominal pain, abnormal dreams and change in mood. It is important that you have weaned off of your lexapro (escitalopram) before starting this medicine to prevent a potentially dangerous condition called serotonin syndrome. Just consult your doctor.

Question 2

can taking zoloft (sertraline) prevent postpartum depression?

Accepted Answer

Postpartum Depress: Zoloft (sertraline) can take care of postpartum depression.It is important to give meds. To a postpartum mother who suffers depression to prevent other problems.

Question 3

can zoloft (sertraline) treat ocd?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: First line medication for OCD is usually an SSRI.  Zoloft (sertraline) is in this class.

Question 4

will cymbalta (duloxetine) help depersonslization?

Accepted Answer

Probably not : That is a complex disorder not easily treated with just a pill. See a psychiatrist.

Question 5

will prozac (fluoxetine) cause joint pain?

Accepted Answer

Not a typical effect: Joint pain would be very unusual for prozac (fluoxetine).

Question 6

can cymbalta (duloxetine) help social anxiety and depression?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Cymbalta (duloxetine) should help your depression as well possibly cause improvement of social anxiety.

Question 7

can busparone help depression?

Accepted Answer

Buspirone: Buspirone or  Buspar is primarily an antianxiety medication. Bupropion or Wellbutrin is an antidepressant medication.

Question 8

can i take ginkgowile im taking zolofet buspar abilify (aripiprazole)?

Accepted Answer

NO: Ginkgo has multiple side effects including increase on your anxiety. Avoid these "natural products" when you are taking other medications.

Question 9

can prozac (fluoxetine) cause manic depression?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Prozac (fluoxetine) is an antidepressant. Many antidepresants including Prozac (fluoxetine) can cause patients who have bipolar disorder or who are prone to symptoms of bipolar, to develop bipolar symptoms. The best way to avoid this is to work with a psychiatrist who can provide meds for both the depressive and the manic symptoms of bipolar moods.

Question 10

can prozac (fluoxetine) prevent depression?

Accepted Answer

In some, yes: Depression can be recurrent in some people's lives -- and also very disabling when present.  In cases with 2 or more clear depressive episodes, your doctor may recommend saying on Prozac (fluoxetine) (or other antidepressant) permanently & preventively.  For some this works and is reasonable -- especially if there aren't problematic side effects.  Without previous history though, i wouldn't take it in advance.

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Have you seen any negative side effects while taking deproloft hf? after weaning off of lexapro (escitalopram) this was recommended.thank you.

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Can taking zoloft (sertraline) prevent postpartum depression?

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Can zoloft (sertraline) treat ocd?

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Will cymbalta (duloxetine) help depersonslization?

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Will prozac (fluoxetine) cause joint pain?

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Can cymbalta (duloxetine) help social anxiety and depression?

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Can busparone help depression?

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Can i take ginkgowile im taking zolofet buspar abilify (aripiprazole)?

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Can prozac (fluoxetine) cause manic depression?

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Can prozac (fluoxetine) prevent depression?

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