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Depression medications

spent2much — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:47:30 GMT

I had some relief by taking Prozac and Wellbutrin. Then I stopped (don't remember why). A few days after I began taking them again, I had FOUR HOURS of restless legs in the middle of the night!!! I stopped taking them again and had no more problems with restless legs. But I DO need anti depressant medication.

A friend mentioned that the "latest and greatest" are called "mood stabilizers." Anyone familiar with those and have you found they help? TIA

Re: Depression medications

Love my grandkids — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:25:33 GMT

@spent2much Did you stop with your doctor's OK? Sometimes quitting a med cold turkey can have strange side effects.

Re: Depression medications

spent2much — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:32:02 GMT

@Love my grandkids No, I didn't. I've stopped taking them several times in the past and never had a problem. With some meds, I wouldn't stop w/o checking with my Dr., but with these particular ones, I'm OK. Thanks for your concern, though. ❤

Re: Depression medications

cheriere — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:34:57 GMT

@spent2much wrote:
I had some relief by taking Prozac and Wellbutrin. Then I stopped (don't remember why). A few days after I began taking them again, I had FOUR HOURS of restless legs in the middle of the night!!! I stopped taking them again and had no more problems with restless legs. But I DO need anti depressant medication.

A friend mentioned that the "latest and greatest" are called "mood stabilizers." Anyone familiar with those and have you found they help? TIA

UGH! I think ve been prescribed everyone at some point in time. Most, my body couldn't tolerate. They left a metallic taste in my mouth too.

The Wellbutrin worked better than any other. The Prozac didn't bother me either.

@Love my grandkids is right about not stopping them without telling your dr. Some can cause bad effects.❤️

Re: Depression medications

kate2357 — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 02:06:45 GMT

@spent2much

A good friend of mine has been on antidepressants for over 20 years. She found they were not effective for her and her doctor suggested taking a test that looks at your DNA to determine which med would work best with her chemistry.

After testing came back she was weaned off old medication and then started a new course. Early days, but she says she has had no adverse reaction to new meds.

I hope you find something that helps you.

See below

The GeneSight Psychotropic test analyzes how your genes may affect your outcomes with medications commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions.

Re: Depression medications

ellaphant — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 02:21:23 GMT

Every person reacts differently. I would never go off a drug immediately.

I am weaning myself off a anti depressant I've taken for years. My Dr. said take half the dose for 2 months. At that point I am to check back with her. I'm 3 weeks in, so far so good.

I recommend always speaking with a doctor for any change in a prescription med.

Re: Depression medications

GusMo — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 02:24:08 GMT

It can be very dangerous to stop antidepressants "cold turkey". Please get in contact with your doctor ASAP

Re: Depression medications

shoesnbags — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 02:51:22 GMT

@spent2much wrote:
I had some relief by taking Prozac and Wellbutrin. Then I stopped (don't remember why). A few days after I began taking them again, I had FOUR HOURS of restless legs in the middle of the night!!! I stopped taking them again and had no more problems with restless legs. But I DO need anti depressant medication.

A friend mentioned that the "latest and greatest" are called "mood stabilizers." Anyone familiar with those and have you found they help? TIA

@spent2muchHave you been diagnosed as bipolar? Otherwise, mood stabilizers are not for you. I think you need to stay away from your friend's advice and stick with your doctor.

What is the difference between a mood stabilizer and an antidepressant?

Mood stabilizers are specifically antimanic drugs, meaning they treat mania and mood cycling, as seen in bipolar disorder. They are not generally effective in the treatment of depression, though. Antidepressants treat conditions that make you sad or feel “down”

Re: Depression medications

conlt — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:58:09 GMT

Hi, you are supposed to taper off of those medications, not abruptly stop. I am not sure if you just stopped them or not but consult your doctor.

Re: Depression medications

CalminHeart — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:37:09 GMT

Go to your doctor now! Everyone reacts differently to meds. You and your dr have to find the one that helps.

You should never stop anti-depressants without coordinating it with your dr.

I have PTSD and depression. I tried 3 different anti-depressants before we found one that really helped. Years later, we added Buproprion (generic Wellbutrin).

Given what I know, I'd never take prozac. There are so many other options that don't have the same side effects or interactions with other medications.

I joyfully take medication because it helps me live a normal, happy, fulfilled life. I'd never stop them without going through my dr.

Re: Depression medications

paixmcdao — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:40:11 GMT

@shoesnbags wrote:
@spent2much wrote:
I had some relief by taking Prozac and Wellbutrin. Then I stopped (don't remember why). A few days after I began taking them again, I had FOUR HOURS of restless legs in the middle of the night!!! I stopped taking them again and had no more problems with restless legs. But I DO need anti depressant medication.

A friend mentioned that the "latest and greatest" are called "mood stabilizers." Anyone familiar with those and have you found they help? TIA
@spent2muchHave you been diagnosed as bipolar? Otherwise, mood stabilizers are not for you. I think you need to stay away from your friend's advice and stick with your doctor.

What is the difference between a mood stabilizer and an antidepressant?
Mood stabilizers are specifically antimanic drugs, meaning they treat mania and mood cycling, as seen in bipolar disorder. They are not generally effective in the treatment of depression, though. Antidepressants treat conditions that make you sad or feel “down”

Mood stabilizers are also used for depression.

Re: Depression medications

cjm61 — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:27:46 GMT

@spent2much In regards to your comment to:

I don't think you are OK or you would not be posting your health issues. I highly recommend what just about every response here has recommended, talk to your doctor.

Re: Depression medications

Shelbelle — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:31:25 GMT

It usually takes a pyschiatrist to find the correct anti depressant for people, not a GP or internist.

Re: Depression medications

Love my grandkids — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:52:34 GMT

@spent2much Oh that's good. Glad you are smart enough to know how to handle this and wish you well!

Re: Depression medications

CatsyCline — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:59:33 GMT

@spent2much many years ago a doctor put me on a tricyclic antidepressant. he said i was depressed but i dont think i was. this was wayyy before Prozac. it did absolutely nothing. only had one Rx he never instructed me not to stop it suddenly. i moved and ran out of the med. sent me into a tailspin for months. then i really did get depressed!! no appetite and cried for weeks. so please be careful with these meds. i find some doctors will just throw meds at people sometimes just because there are so many available now. like throw noodles at the wall and see if it sticks!

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Shelbelle — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:07:01 GMT

@CatsyCline wrote:
@spent2much many years ago a doctor put me on a tricyclic antidepressant. he said i was depressed but i dont think i was. this was wayyy before Prozac. it did absolutely nothing. only had one Rx he never instructed me not to stop it suddenly. i moved and ran out of the med. sent me into a tailspin for months. then i really did get depressed!! no appetite and cried for weeks. so please be careful with these meds. i find some doctors will just throw meds at people sometimes just because there are so many available now. like throw noodles at the wall and see if it sticks!

I have been saying this about statin drugs for years.

Re: Depression medications

tl98466 — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:49:03 GMT

As someone who just recently came off antidepressants (with doc support); I learned from my PCP that it depends on the antidepressant whether you can go cold turkey or not.

Re: Depression medications

HiLo — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 17:08:32 GMT

Does anyone take Melitonin for sleep problems? If so, do you take it regularly?

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I am still oxox — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:56:47 GMT

@HiLo Never worked for me and just curious what this has to do with depression meds?

@HiLo wrote:
Does anyone take Melitonin for sleep problems? If so, do you take it regularly?

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HiLo — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 19:04:05 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
@HiLo Never worked for me and just curious what this has to do with depression meds?

@HiLo wrote:
Does anyone take Melitonin for sleep problems? If so, do you take it regularly?

I take Melontonin with my depression medicine at nigh to sleep and just the right dose may help wihenever you have the problem of restless legs. I started with a small dose. It never worked for me either until I looked up what it did and how to use it. Every good wish for success in whatever method you do use, !!!