Question 1

what antidepressants have side effect/benefit of decreasing urine incontinence?

Accepted Answer

Older ones.: Drugs like elavil, (amitriptyline) doxepin, nortryiptyline have anticholinergic problems which cause dry mouth, urinary retention, and constipation.  If certain side-effects are benefits to a patient, they are known effects of the drug.

Question 2

does coming off antidepressants cause you to lose it's benefits? will you gain your anxiety or depression back? if so, why do we take them?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Psychotropic medications help reduce psychological symptoms. They do not fix the problems that are causing the symptoms. Ideally, people who need meds also work with a mental health professional to learn how to deal with the issues causing the symptoms. Doing so can reduce or eliminate the need for meds. In those cases, people are better able to handle emotions on their own.

Question 3

is it okay for a psychiatrist to immediately prescribe an antidepressant without hearing the full story from the patient?

Accepted Answer

Treatment: Not sure of the exact circumstances. If the psychiatrist heard enough of the story and is convinced of evidence for depression then action may be reasonable. However, you are the patient. If you are not satisfied with the conclusion or action you are not obligated to take the therapy.

Question 4

does zyprexa take several weeks to feel the benefits similar to antidepressants or is it immediate? also, is it a safe combo with paxil (paroxetine)?

Accepted Answer

2-3 wks: Can be taken can get serotonin syndrome unusual to take two ssris.

Question 5

i have been on anti-depressants for 15yrs.n all diff.ones too, but was also a binge drinker.can alcohol interfer w/antidepressants meaning that they wont work to there full potential?

Accepted Answer

Binge drinking: If you continue binge drinking, there's a continued toll on your body, mind, and emotions.  Antidepressants may help you tread water, but adding alcohol into the mix throws everything off.  I hope you're involved in aa, have a sponsor, and are working your steps.  Recovery is always possible for those who want it.  Good luck to you.

Question 6

what's the difference between mirtazapine and prozac if they are both considered antidepressants? will one have more benefits than the other?

Accepted Answer

Antidepressant Meds: Mirtazapine (Remeron) is a  noradrenergic / serotonergic  antidepressant medication. Prozac is a serotonergic antidepressant.  Often antidepressant choice is related to side effect profile, specific symptoms of depression &amp; effectiveness for the particular patient. I often chose Remeron if I am looking for a sedative response.

Question 7

was on antidepressants for 7 days and they stopped me eating now that i have stopped them i'm eating little and often and drinking lots but not feeling full and feeling sick and sweating after food?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: is state of tension, apprehension, worry, uneasiness or fear. It may be related to anticipated danger or arise for no apparent reason. While mild episodes of anxiety are common and do not usually require treatment, more severe forms can be chronic and debilitating. See your PCP for evaluation and referral.

Question 8

which antidepressant doesnt make you more anxious?

Accepted Answer

: BUSPIRONE [BuSpar] has fewer side effects and a lower risk of dependency. This may not treat all types of anxiety disorders but it works much more slowly than benzodiazepines.

Question 9

what is the most common antidepressant that doesn't make people gain weight

Accepted Answer

Good question: This is a complicated subject, because weight gain can be affected by: 1) things that cause depression [a thyroid problem or excessive alcohol use], 2) recovery from depression [increasing appetite], 3) poor diet [the average american gains 1 pound per year], 4) antidepressant side effects. Here's a good reference: http://www.Webmd.Com/depression/features/antidepressants-weight-gain.

Question 10

wasn't the original intended use for chantix as an antidepressant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drug development and pharmaceutical companies often find out other uses for the medication during clinical trials and even after the drug is released.  If it is to be safe and effective the FDA in the US must review trials and give it conditional use and labeling.  It undergoes further consideration for patients and human trials. After many long months it can be released with a new indication.

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