Question 1

what will happen to me if i forgot to take my antidepressants one day?

Accepted Answer

Varies with the med.: The most important factor is what medication you are taking. Some are more prone to withdrawal symptoms than others. Venlafaxine may have issues even with one dose skipped. Paroxetine is a close second. Others cluster closely with each other. Buproprion is generally less likely than others to be a problem. Individual exceptions occur so psychiatric meds should all be stopped gradually to be safe.

Question 2

i took for almost ayear antidepressants. forabout one month i don't take it anymore.i have myperiod since tuesday but it is 1-2 "drops" a day. normal?

Accepted Answer

Can't answer: This may be spotting instead of your period. I don't know of association of menstrual changes with ssri discontinuation. (but i don't know if you were on an ssri as the type of antidepressant isn't listed).

Question 3

withdrawals after one forgot to take antidepressant?

Accepted Answer

Some Of Them : Some antidepressants have withdrawal. Some don't. The ones with frequent withdrawal are paxil, zoloft and effexor (venlafaxine). The withdrawal is not dangerous.

Question 4

missed one antidepressant pill, should i take 2 to catch up?

Accepted Answer

no: Just take the next pill when it is time to take it. Do not double up.

Question 5

if i forget to take my antidepressant do i take an extra one? i take one at night and one in the morning. if i forget the morning one, do i take two at night or vice versa?

Accepted Answer

This : This question comes up often and, although different medications may have different levels of risk involved when one is trying to "catch up" with missed doses, as a general rule, i suggest not to do so. The main reason is a rather undesirable increase in the drug level in the blood that is beyond the safe level. One of my previous answers already dealt with this issue and a potential for so-called serotonergic syndrome (the drug in question was citalopram). Other drugs, for example, bupropion (also known as wellbutrin) have been associated with seizures that may occur when the blood concentration goes beyond the therapeutic level. To summarize, my recommendation would be to not take the extra dose of your antidepressant medication.

Question 6

i have a histamime intolerance! i take remoron for antidepressant, but would like to try a uplifting one because depression is not any better. thanks ?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: you need to see tour doctor to discuss with them this issue,and i am sure they will be more than happy to help you.

Question 7

how risky is to take medications for adhd and/or antidepressants if one is young and pretty healthy physically?

Accepted Answer

Risks of stimulants: The risks are extremely low in cases like yours.

Question 8

i am on antidepressants and i am sick. i was wondering if it's okay to take cold/flu meds while taking oxcarbazepine? if so, what ones are safe?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Please resubmit. Once we know the specific antidepressant we can check for drug - drug interactions.

Question 9

i heard that new antidepressants help make new neurons in brain, please can you advice me which ones, dr had suggested me to take them, and lost contact?

Accepted Answer

Probably all of them: In our search to try to understand how antidepressants work, we have explored their impact on bdnf (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), which is a substance that induces development of neurons.  Most of our antidepressants probably increase bdnf.  The decision about an antidepressant takes into consideration the disorder to be treated and the side effects most eagerly avoided.  Find a new doctor.

Question 10

hi does cipralex cause weight gain.been advised to take antidepressant but worried about weight gain. any herbal ones rather. i'm taking stillcalm?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: As a class, SSRIs can cause weight gain in some people. However, escitalopram is generally considered fairly "weight neutral." Most patients I've prescribed it to did not gain weight. You could give it a try and always discontinue it if you experience weight gain (with a doctor's supervision, of course).

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I took for almost ayear antidepressants. forabout one month i don't take it anymore.i have myperiod since tuesday but it is 1-2 "drops" a day. normal?

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Withdrawals after one forgot to take antidepressant?

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Missed one antidepressant pill, should i take 2 to catch up?

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If i forget to take my antidepressant do i take an extra one? i take one at night and one in the morning. if i forget the morning one, do i take two at night or vice versa?

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I have a histamime intolerance! i take remoron for antidepressant, but would like to try a uplifting one because depression is not any better. thanks ?

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How risky is to take medications for adhd and/or antidepressants if one is young and pretty healthy physically?

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I am on antidepressants and i am sick. i was wondering if it's okay to take cold/flu meds while taking oxcarbazepine? if so, what ones are safe?

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I heard that new antidepressants help make new neurons in brain, please can you advice me which ones, dr had suggested me to take them, and lost contact?

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Hi does cipralex cause weight gain.been advised to take antidepressant but worried about weight gain. any herbal ones rather. i'm taking stillcalm?

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