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| Drug Name | Average Rating |
Reason | Side Effects | Comments | Sex | Age | Time Taken and Dosage |
Date Added |
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LUVOX 184 matches |
3.4 | OCD & Generalized Anxiety | Heightened anxiety | Wondering how long I'll feel like sh!t before it starts working. | M | 55 | 7 days 50 |
12/9/2022 |
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ZOLOFT 129 matches |
3.6 | Anxiety, Depression, OCD | Lowered libido | No longer cry at the drop of the hat or spiral into anxiety. Feel amazing. Highly recommend. Have been struggling since I was in 2nd grade and this is the first time I feel like oh my gosh is this how other people feel all the time!? | F | 34 | 7 months 25 |
3/6/2023 |
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PROZAC 91 matches |
3.5 | Depression, OCD | At first mood improved, but then binging/ craving sugary/ carby foods, drowsy (though better on 10mg than 20mg) bizarre and disturbing dreams, irritable and generally feeling out of control of emotions. | Definitely start on 10mg. You might find that's all you need. The dispersible tablet tastes reasonably pleasant. You can swallow it like a normal pull, but it does start to dissolve in your mouth. I went on it because it has less sexual side effects than other SSRI s and my experience is this was true, but feeling crazy kind of counteracted that. | F | 55 | 2 weeks 10 mg |
6/10/2023 |
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LEXAPRO 81 matches |
3.6 | Anxiety/OCD | GI discomfort (temporary), dry mouth (temporary), bizarre dreams. | Taken on and off for approximately 17 years. I have been Lexapro-free for periods of time but a stressful situation would trigger a panic response and I would need to restart. Psych most recently increased my dosage from 20mg to 30mg 6 months ago to address severe OCD symptoms: mainly intrusive thoughts and panic. I could not go a single day without multiple panic attacks or racing thoughts about my death or the deaths of my loved ones. I could barely function. I don't love being on Lexapro but it changed my life for the better. | F | 35 | 17 years 30mg |
9/9/2025 |
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ANAFRANIL 79 matches |
3.9 | Ocd | Terrible heartburn, brain fog and nausea. Rather live with Ocd than take anymore of this evil medication | 58 | 4 weeks 25 |
1/8/2022 | ||
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PAXIL 65 matches |
3.2 | Major depression, GAD, OCD | No side effects going on or off this medication. I had a GeneSight test done and I metabolize this medication normally. I had a couple instances of dry eyes through all the years I was on it where I had to use eye drops and not wear my contacts for a few weeks. Weight gain for sure, but didn't get bad until late 30s (in 3 years went from 115 lbs to 178lbs). Longer to achieve O but 99% of the time possible. Low libido, but depression also resulted in same so not a deterrent from using medication. A positive side effect of its sedating properties is how well I could sleep on it. | When this medication is effective, which it was for the majority of the many years I took it, it put me in remission from depression, anxiety and intrusive thoughts. If an intrusive thought did enter my mind, it would immediately just go right through and not give me anxiety. It was "slippery" instead of "sticky" in my mind and I was able to go on with my day and be productive. I was so happy on this medication, in a good mood all the time, upbeat, optimistic, friendly, sharp. The best version of myself. So far the only medication I have tried that has worked to treat all of my mental health conditions. The only anxiety I felt was situational (big test, interview, presentation, etc) and it was manageable, which was a huge improvement from the constant tension, worry and uneasiness I normally feel unmedicated. People demonize this drug, but for me it was a miracle and gave me a great life for the past 20 years. | F | 42 | 17 years 12.5- 60mg |
8/28/2024 |
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EFFEXOR XR 55 matches |
3.4 | Anxiety and OCD | Difficulty concentrating and sleeping. Increased my desire for alcohol. Decreased my sex drive. | I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and attention deficit disorder. I tried many different medications, and for all of its side effects, Effexor works best for me. I cannot take some generic versions, which is unfortunate. Withdrawals are indeed a living hell. | F | 52 | 10 years 75 mg |
6/3/2021 |
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CELEXA 55 matches |
3.5 | OCD, Anxiety, CPTSD | Please think very carefully when you're considering taking these drugs. They are an outdated, 1 fits all, personality altering, life destroying nightmare. SSRI's should be illegal. I was shoved on them by the GP when I was a child and have been on and off ever since. They make you an emotionless, loveless, unmotivated Zombie unable to engage with life. I was abused as a child and THIS is my problem. Not a flipping chemical imbalance. If only someone had helped me in the way I needed then this would never have happened. I now have to spend about 6 years tapering off these drugs as the withdrawals are a disaster. Please please consider other options. Find the root cause of your suffering and wherever possible stay away from your GP's. There is so much hope out there, so much information and new evolving trauma healing by modalities. You can heal organically you just have to become your own doctor! | F | 30 | 3 days 20mg |
7/18/2023 | |
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SEROQUEL 51 matches |
3.5 | OCD | Weight gain right from the start of taking the Quetiapine. I never had a problem with weight before, but gained 40lbs in first year and always struggled since. Quetiapine, combined with an SSRI does help with OCD intrusive thoughts, but I am still very depressed. I am just existing, not living. I pushed myself for many years to overcome lack of motivation and apathy, but eventually it all got the better of me. Mental illness totally sucks. Side effects of meds are really bad, but often overlooked by “professionals” as they want us to shut up, take the pills and not bother them. | I figured out that because Quetiapine increases prolactin to decrease dopamine in the brain, we are basically being zombiefied. Dopamine is good for motivation and feeling good. It's just tinkering with our brain chemistry to make us docile and compliant. | F | 46 | 17 years 100 |
10/10/2020 |
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PAXIL CR 47 matches |
4.0 | Ocd and ptsd | No side effect. | Is gud med. | M | 25 | 9 months 25mg |
6/20/2017 |
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CYMBALTA 38 matches |
3.4 | ocd | insomnia. speeding. shaking. feeling sick. clamey sweating. weakness. | was given to me because i'd tried all other meds. i found this one to be VERY!, powerfull- almost like meth or something... CAN'T be good for your cns. i only lasted 5 days on it. my body HATED!, it. good for folks it helps, but for me- i don't need amphetamine in my life right now. | M | 48 | 5 days 30mg |
9/25/2017 |
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WELLBUTRIN XL 26 matches |
3.8 | GAD,PTSD,OCD | Very little to no side effects. Or at least none that I noticed. | I have taken multiple medications to try and calm my anxiety with some really gnarly side effects with them. I was nervous because this was an anti-depressant and I do not have depression but I kept an open mind in hopes that it would help. I feel like my mind is more clear and I am able to focus as well as I feel things are more calm and level for me. I rarely have instances with anxiety and I am definitely more mentally organized. I am glad this medication has been helpful to me. | F | 38 | 9 months 150 |
12/16/2021 |
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ABILIFY 24 matches |
2.8 | OCD/Anxiety | Drowsiness | It helped but the drowsiness often outweighs the benefits | M | 24 | 4 years 5 mg |
5/30/2022 |
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PRISTIQ 22 matches |
2.9 | PTSD mdd,ocd and anxiety | None | I love this it gives me hope and I'm so happy on it I dont cry or get upset I just have so much energy and I can think clear | F | 39 | 0 days 50 |
11/5/2020 |
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LAMICTAL 21 matches |
3.6 | Bipolar/OCD/Anxiety | Only side effects have been dry mouth and random gag reflex in the morning until I eat. No nausea accompanies it. I only experience that when I regularly take my full 200mg dose. If I take half it (when I get off track) then it doesn't happen. | I have been on Lamictal in addition to Prozac for over 15 years. I definitely notice a huge difference when I regularly take my full dose. I have been bad about keeping up with taking them in the past and after a couple of weeks without it I feel completely different. Lamictal helps my mood stay balanced, I don't get so emotional and my anxiety fades. I am overall happier and less stressed out | F | 32 | 17 years 200mg |
7/31/2020 |
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BUSPAR 20 matches |
3.3 | Anxiety/OCD | No negative side effects. Increased energy and libido. | I have been diagnosed with OCD for over 30 years. I have tried many medications. While Buspar isn't typically used for OCD it has been a God-send. I went from OCD hell to normality. While this may not be the experience for most people, Buspar has given me my life back. I've taken it for 3 years now and it has eliminated 90% of my symptoms and has little to no side effects. | M | 42 | 3 years 20 mg |
11/17/2022 |
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RISPERDAL 19 matches |
2.7 | severe anxiety,ocd,social phobia | spaced out,slurred speech,twitching,eyes rolling,couldn't sleep,panic attacks,suicidal thoughts,paranoia..list goes on! | prescribed for my 16 year old son who has complex mental health problems. made him worse than he already was,he looked like a zombie and kept crying,was awful to watch. after 3 weeks and getting worse i took him off this wretched drug and already after 2 days off it he is feeling and looking better. have heard sertraline is very good,avoid this one at all costs!! | M | 16 | 3 weeks |
8/25/2012 |
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REMERON 18 matches |
3.1 | ocd | Weight gain then recently awful swollen feet and ankles very painful. Since quitting the drug feet are improving. The drug helped me in the beginning but long term use I would say is not good. I am now drug free | I also had aching joints so much so the Dr thought I had arthritis. | F | 51 | 5 years 30mg |
11/11/2017 |
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KLONOPIN 17 matches |
3.8 | OCD and panic disorder | Felt somewhat loopy the first few weeks of taking Klonopin. The loopy feeling went away as I got used to the medicine. | Klonopin helps my anxiety tremendously. I know a lot of people are scared of taking Klonopin because of the fear of getting addicted but as long as you take it the way you're supposed to and don't abuse it you will be okay. My racing thoughts are practically gone and I almost never have a panic attack now. I used to spend almost every waking moment living in fear to the point where I was terrified to get out of bed and now I'm a functional member of society. My anxiety used to torment my mind and I had no way to stop the obsessive thoughts but Klonopin has helped me enough that I can do all the things I never thought I would be able to do because I was too scared. | F | 22 | 5 years 1 mg |
5/17/2016 |
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GEODON 17 matches |
2.8 | OCD, depression, anxiety | Severe increase of anxiety, major suicidal thoughts, nausea, diarrhea, persistent shaking. And a couple times hallucinations. | I developed serotonin syndrome while I was on this medication even though my doctor made sure my body was rid of the older ones. I can't even begin to describe how it felt, my entire body was turned against me and even though I stopped taking it as soon as the symptoms appeared it took a month for all the symptoms to finally go away. After a week the major symptoms went away then slowly I felt more like myself. If you're going though this right now and see this please know that I felt *drastically* better after it was out of my system and that you will as well. | F | 17 | 5 days |
8/18/2015 |
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XANAX 15 matches |
4.0 | GAD, Panic Attacks, OCD | Tiredness, hunger, dry mouth | Xanax has been a godsend for me. I have been suffering from severe anxiety to the point where I wouldn't leave the house unless I was going to the ER, where I was visiting on a weekly basis thinking I was having a heart attack or stroke. I was finally referred to a psychiatrist who prescribed me Xanax and Lexapro. I did ok on this for awhile until the Lexapro made me gain 40lbs and I then I became majorly depressed. I have been on a few others...Klonopin, Buspar, and Effexor. All made matters worse. Xanax makes me feel like a normal person again. I can leave the house, I haven't been to the ER in a long time although I'm still a bit of a hypochondriac. I also find that the Xanax calms my OCD tendencies, which are excessive cleaning and disinfecting my house. My racing thoughts are calmed and I've lost 30 of that 40lbs. Personally, Xanax doesn't cause weight for me. It does make me hungry but if I eat something healthy and exercise regularly, this is not a problem. On Lexapro, I was working out and eating healthy with no weight loss, just gain. I looked puffy; not the same type of weight gain as normal. My doctor seems to have no issue with this medication. He's aware that I take it as needed for anxiety and to stop the racing thoughts at night before bed. I would not get on airplanes before this. I now can travel and it's nice to actually get a good nights sleep. I don't need it constantly so if I have to come off of it eventually, I hope it's not an issue but I do other thin | F | 34 | 5 years 1 |
2/1/2016 |
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WELLBUTRIN 13 matches |
2.9 | depression, OCD, anxiety/social | Aggression,rage, extreme fatigue, apathetic, withdrew from social situations, crying all the time, inability to concentrate, migraines with nausea,anxiety,restlessness, autopilot and boredom. No problem sleeping, it gave me no energy | I have tried just about every med for depression. The only one that did any good was Paxil and it wasn't enough. I would come home from work and scream at everybody.i didn't realize, my husband pointed it out to me, as well as other family members. I just want to feel some sense of normal. It did however, make me a lil more assertive | F | 30 | 4 months 200 mg |
1/19/2015 |
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EFFEXOR 13 matches |
3.7 | Panic Disorder/Depression/OCD | Sleepiness, Memory problems, word finding problems, and waking up the next day is very hard, grogginess for at least first 2-3 hours...Does a number to slow your mind up... | Side Effects aside this is my go to drug. Has been for 15 years from 50 mg to 100 mg. The drug always helps anxiety/depression for me. | M | 36 | 15 years 50-100 Mg |
11/9/2018 |
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ZYPREXA 12 matches |
2.8 | anxity ocd and minor bp | very good drug worth the weight gain for the good results | F | 27 | 30 days 10 |
10/12/2021 | |
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ATIVAN 11 matches |
4.5 | Agoraphobia, Emetophobia, OCD, PTSD | Drowsiness for the first week | Ativan is my LIFE SAVER! I had it for a few months just sitting in the bottle because i'm not a fan of taking meds as I am scared of side effects because of my emetophobia, but once I took it I was so glad I did! I had agoraphobia and was housebound for 2 years, I was taking 0.5 MG when I would have mild panic attacks at home, drowsiness was the only side effect I had, but after a week or so it went away. One day my family decided I needed to get help so they gave me 2 MG of Ativan and, after 2 years of not leaving my yard, I was able to drive myself to the hospital and check myself in to get therapy. That was 2 months ago, now I take 1 MG 3 times daily and I have not had a problem leaving the house since, its a miracle drug for me and I thank God for the doctor who prescribed it to me. I will take it daily for as long as I need to, until I feel comfortable without it through the help of therapy. People will try to tell you not to take it daily, but i'm here to say from experience it works and if thats what you need to live a fulfilled life go for it! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ATIVAN!!!! | F | 22 | 9/20/2011 | |
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VIIBRYD 9 matches |
2.8 | Depression; OCD | Had to stop because it caused frequent sleep paralysis | M | 59 | 6/25/2023 | ||
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SEROQUEL XR 8 matches |
3.8 | OCD and Anxiety | Really did not help my OCD or anxiety, but it was a miracle drug for my severe insomnia. The only problem Is that I feel extremely fatigued in the morning hours, sometimes I must sleep 12 hours, and getting up as late as 11 AM | Did wonders for insomnia, but I literally could not get out of bed in the morning at a reasonable hour. Sometimes I could not get up out of bed until noon. I also noticed weight gain. | 35 | 2 years 400MG |
5/27/2019 | |
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NARDIL 7 matches |
4.6 | depression (TRD),social phobia, OCD | in the first 2 weeks a lot of sleepiness (which i liked), some dizziness, dry nose, and also waking up all of a sudden in the early morning. the side effects were not as bad as TCA's and SSRI's . after a few months not many side-effects, after years they all finished. | took Zoloft for a couple of years, did not help much...then tried more SSRIs, TCA's, the this great medication Nardil. it took a while to work (I think maybe 6 weeks, and i need 60mg)...anyhow it started working over a period of a couple if days and it was like this deep depression and anxiety just all floated away. i actually started enjoying activities, even like washing the dishes, enjoyed speaking to people, and felt confident to be around many people anywhere. To say Nardil works is an understatement, in my experience it is a God send. after all these many yrs it still works great. also, like some other people said, i never have had any problems with the diet, other meds, etc. it is very safe for me. so, in my experience Nardil is wonderful. i am so glad i did research and asked my doctor for it, who was happy to try it for me. best of luck to all. | M | 52 | 15 days 30mg |
8/5/2022 |
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WELLBUTRIN SR 7 matches |
3.9 | OCD depression | Loss of appetite, slight brain fog | This is the only drug that has been prescribed to me that I will take. I have taken this drug on and off for 20. Back in the day when they discovered this drug helps with smoke cession it' s cost went from 10 dollars a month to 150 a month. At that time I decided to go off of Wellbutrin. After a month without the drug I realized that the drug helped me get out of bed and function in the real world. Without the drug I couldn't hold a conversation with anyone without becoming overwhelmed and anxious. I couldn't leave the house without feeling doom and gloom. My world was turned upside down I must say it works for me . I have a lot of pains and aches, sweats. I really can't contribute this to Wellbutrin. I have tried Paxil, Buspar , Xanax, and many assorted drugs that are supposed to help. Wellbutrin is the only one that I can tolerate that works for me . I am also a smoker and when I am on Wellbutrin I have really cut back a lot. . Yes , it kills your appetite, but I am an over eater so it has helped me maintain my weight for 20 years! | F | 59 | 20 years 150 |
2/23/2013 |
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TOPAMAX 6 matches |
2.7 | OCD | blurred vision extreme abdominal pain followed by whatever I attempted to eat loss of appetite extreme weight loss in short period of time diarrhea constipation hair loss | Very dangerous drug. I wouldn't be surprised if it's eventually taken off the market. | F | 49 | 6 months 200 MG |
4/8/2016 |
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LITHIUM CARBONATE 6 matches |
3.0 | Bipolar I / OCD and pmdd | Vomiting, constant nausea, not hungry, dehydration, unable to cool body down- constantly hot and sweating, fingers and hands numb, part of face numb, shaking | It helped with my mania big time but the side effects outweigh the benefit. I am switching medications. I am also super sensitive to medication & am on a low salt diet due to acid reflux. I was given ER to start but was switched to instant release to decrease sweating but did not help. | F | 30 | 3 weeks 300 |
2/19/2017 |
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ADDERALL 6 matches |
4.3 | ADHD and OCD | Depression , dry mouth and sever sweating | F | 33 | 10 years 20 mg |
1/6/2014 | |
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LUVOX CR 6 matches |
4.5 | OCD | None | F | 28 | 2 years 300mg |
9/25/2014 | |
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TRINTELLIX 6 matches |
2.7 | Depression ,ocd, anxiety | Nausea, diarrhea ,bad head spinning, suicidal thoughts , feeling of "disperation" and "being lost" accompanied by crying. Weird dreams. | Made me aggressive and angry with the world. | F | 20 | 1 months 10 mg -5mg |
7/28/2016 |
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LATUDA 5 matches |
2.8 | OCD, Major Depression, Anxiety | Extremely tired (had to take before bed), nausea, vomiting, weight gain | It helped tremendously with intrusive thoughts and depression, but the vomiting became too much. It was too much stress on my body I took it off and on for a year and a half before I decided that it was time to switch. | F | 26 | 0 days 40 |
6/5/2022 |
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CLONAZEPAM 5 matches |
4.6 | TRAUMA & OCD | Was worried about taking it, as i was concerned that i would feel out of control/odd. I have had NO side effects at all. | So far it's really helped me manage my anxiety, taken the edge off, which has helped me apply some CBT tech's. I am very worried about addiction, but to be honest, living your life in constant panic attacks,to the point you have no quality of life- well it's a risk i am willing to take. I strongly advise seeking CBT therapy too though :) | F | 38 | 7 days 0.25mg |
8/23/2015 |
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STRATTERA 5 matches |
2.6 | Adult Inattentive ADHD, OCD | Stomach upset, difficulty sleeping through the night, always hungry. | I've been through quite a few stimulant medications and finally told my doctor I was through with them. Was prescribed Strattera (by my own request; I do a lot of research) and have been feeling really, well.. good! Today for the first time since stopping stimulants I managed to finish everything in my work day and even started on some of the next shift's work. I honestly got bored with surfing the internet, something that I usually get stuck doing for hours, and got up to tidy my apartment instead. It's certainly a different feeling from stimulants, more of a self-directed feeling of goodness and wanting to get things done rather than the panicked overenergized nature of adderall/ritalin. The side effects haven't bothered me too much. In fact the feeling of always being hungry has *helped* because I had lost so much weight on adderall I was basically a twig with limbs. Gained over 5 pounds since starting Strattera and steadily approaching healthy weight. Best of all I don't have to force myself to eat! I would definitely recommend this drug if you can stomach it, but don't be afraid to try out alternatives if the side effects get to you. | F | 21 | 8 days 80mg |
3/11/2011 |
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CONCERTA 5 matches |
4.0 | ADHD, OD, and OCD | Once this medicine is taken with breakfast my son goes from bouncing off of the walls and being way too hyper, to relaxed and happy. By the time school lets out he is crabby, and just plain angry. He is fine after a small snack of fruits or vegetables. Overall this medicine works wonderfully. He is in 9th grade now and has always only gotten A's. and B's on his report cards since he started this medication in 1st grade. He is now an Honors student who has chosen to go into the medical field. He loves school and loves to learn. ADHD doesn't get in the way of what my son wants to achieve in his life. He doesn't fit in with big groups of kids but has one or two goos friends and he is fine with that. He is on a swim team. I would suggest swimming for any child with ADHD. It is a great outlet for their energy since they have to use their entire body to swim. My son did ok in softball and soccer too, but swimming is his favorite because he said he can move all around so freely. My son is also on Kapvay which is a long acting form of Clonidine. This helps with his higher blood pressure and sleeplessness due to taking the Concerta. He was on 72mg of Concerta for a few years but we took him down to 54mg with no problems two years ago. My son also got horrible migraines. Sometimes 4 or more in one day. His neurologist put him on Zoloft since my son has high anxiety and his Migraines went away completely! My son has a great team of doctors and for that I am very grateful. | 15 | 8 years 54mg |
11/15/2013 | ||
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VALIUM 5 matches |
3.4 | OCD and mild depression | n/a | Valium has really helped me out. When I took it with Risperedon, I was able to fall asleep really easily and it was amazing. I felt incredibly relaxed. I only take it during the school year, stopped taking it over the summer and experienced no ill effects! | F | 14 | 1 years |
7/23/2009 |
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VYVANSE 4 matches |
2.5 | Ocd, add, mild depression | positive: ability to start tasks, focused, motivated, new enthusiasm for life, improved social skills, not "stuck" in head, desired weight loss. negative: very inconsistent, rapid pulse,, irritibility skin problems, dry mouth, tongue biting. When wearing off, depression, moodiness, fatigue, don't want to be social, hard to get up in morning until take it. | This drug helped at the start. I had taken Luvox for OCD for years and my life was not bad; I had difficulty starting tasks so was told I also had add. I love it some days,am focused, positive, excited about life. Now is not consistent--does improve focus but feeling of doom.depression are present as well. I cry over little things and when it wears off I feel like I wasted time on the wrong tasks. I never had anger issues and found myself feeling rage. Last night I got lots done and planned priorities for today. This a.m. felt so tired that I blew my plan, slept till 2pm, felt awful. Every time I have gone off, I sleep too long. I get overly excited about life while on it and make plans that sound awful the next day. I have read A LOT about vyv and think it can really mess up the body. I exercise, eat healthy, and should not have such low energy. I've always had a great memory; lately I forget what I was saying. I think vyv causes adrenal fatigue, depression. I've gone off-was useless, depressed, sleeping all the time. I am starting supplements,continue exercise,eat healthy then quitting for good. I love it while it works, but it's false reality. Exercise helps, as do omega-3. I'm a believer in psych meds; think without luvox I'd still be "stuck" like I was 20 yrs ago. I'd be more focused on an ADD med,but hate vicious cycle of ups & crashes. Better to listen to Teddy Roosevelt's advice "Do what you can with what you have, wherever you are." | F | 40 | 1 years 70 mg |
5/23/2011 |
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DESYREL 3 matches |
3.7 | gad/OCD | ELIMINATED GAD/OCDPROBLEMS INCREASED SEX DRIVE 100% -LIKE A TEENAGER AGAIN!!!!!!! INCREASED BREAST SIZE! | TAKE SMALLEST DOSAGE POSSIBLE! | F | 45 | 6 years |
6/21/2008 |
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ULTRAM 3 matches |
4.7 | Refractory OCD | I was actually prescribed this medication not for pain, but for severe OCD. It has helped profoundly, while others have not. | This drug was prescribed for my OCD, and it helped whereas other drugs did not. It has really changed my life. | F | 43 | 8 months 50MG |
10/14/2015 |
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NEURONTIN 3 matches |
5.0 | GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, MDD | Lethargy. | This med helps me to feel so much calmer. | M | 16 | 2 years 300 M.G |
9/24/2012 |
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SAPHRIS 3 matches |
3.7 | bipolar, add, ocd, ptsd, | Extreme anxiousness immediately after taking it which was controlled with benadryl and has now subsided | This so far seems like a miracle drug for me. I have suffered all my life with feeling inadequate and unable to function as others do in everyday life. Now with saphris I feel able and motivated about my life it has also helped wonders with my add. I am calm yet focused truly a life changing drug.. | F | 32 | 10 days 10mg |
1/27/2015 |
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LORAZEPAM 2 matches |
4.5 | Sleep, OCD symptoms | none. I broke my thighbone and have multiple other leg injuries following a motorcycle accident and need something to relax and go to sleep - it relaxes me and puts me to sleep. No problem! | I wonder what kind of shape the folks having all of the problems on this drug are in, or what they are taking along with it. I believe people in poor health to begin with seem to complain more about dependency and side effects. I am a healthy person who is not overweight or taking other mind-bending drugs other than percocet for pain - very little of that. I was having trouble keeping the injured leg still at rest after being relatively inactive all day in recovery. It's almost OCD, I feel like I just have to move it, I can't get the leg comfortable. The lorazapam makes me forget to keep moving the leg, allowing me to relax and sleep. I have gone several nights without the pill to make sure I am not becoming dependent and have had no problems except the wiggling and inability to settle down. I eventually sleep fine, no withdrawal symptoms. | F | 42 | 45 days 1mg |
9/29/2010 |
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CLOMIPRAMINE HCL 2 matches |
2.5 | ocd | Dizzy.It dried me out.Dry mouth and constipation.I have been off for around 4 years and still have intestinal trouble from the severe constipation it caused. | Not worth it in the long run. | M | 31 | 5 years |
3/14/2009 |
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SERTRALINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 matches |
4.0 | Depression, anxiety, OCD | Short term memory loss, diarrhea, frequent urination, interrupted sleep, weight gain, occasional feeling that something is crawling on my ankles. | Even with all the side effects, I continue to take this med becaus its been the most effective for me over the last 19 years. I was not willing to take meds for a long time and insisted depression could be address d through a combination of the right nutrition, exercise, therapy, and spiritual practice. All this things help, but arent enough to correct a chemical imbalance. When I found out that I was pregnant, I abruptly stopped taking it without asking my doctor. This was a huge mistake and why I am convinced hat I will always need some sort of chemical support. I felt like I had fallen into a dark hole. I couldnt think rationally, I was paranoid, I couldnt force myself to be around people, I felt hopeless and doomed. | F | 47 | 12 years 150 |
3/25/2018 |
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IMIPRAMINE HCL 2 matches |
2.5 | pudendal neuralgia, depression/OCD | Diarrhea, difficulty urinating, and inability to orgasm | They told me that Imipramine at the low dose of 25 mg would not work as an antidepressant, but wow, they were wrong! It was a lovely, lovely feeling. I felt warm, secure, clear-headed, and serene. No obsessions/compulsions. It was almost like MDMA. And the sleep was heavenly. It did dull the nerve pain, too. If it weren't for the side effects, I definitely would have continued the drug. I had torrential diarrhea 2 hours after taking it, my urine stream was pin-thin, and I couldn't even get close to orgasm. I'm keeping the bottle in case I ever get constipated. | F | 23 | 1 days 25 mg |
3/5/2014 |
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SERZONE 2 matches |
5.0 | panic, OCD,anixety | With out it ,tence stomach, have had some headache, muscle aches, rash, don't miss your dose same time everyday! | F | 52 | 10 years 150mg p.m. |
9/22/2013 | |
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TENEX 2 matches |
1.0 | Anxieties/OCD | Besides being extremely tired my daughter got flu like symptoms even vomiting. She also got very constipated. Over the course of the 3 weeks she became depressed and had no energy. We seen more OCD tendencies then before. Coming off the Tenex has been a nightmare. She has trouble sleeping, having nightmares and is a mess with her anxieties and OCD. | F | 7 | 3 weeks .75 MG |
4/30/2014 | |
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VISTARIL 2 matches |
4.0 | OCD Anxiety Before Sleep/Insomnia | Initially, stomach upset. That went away in a few days. The feeling of calm others described set in quickly, and helped me rest for about a week... then it completely stopped having any effect on me. Felt very tired in the mornings as well, but since I have chronic insomnia and slept, it was a small price to pay. | Started on 50 mg. after trazadone stopped working for me to sleep. Worked nicely for about a week, then completely stopped. I just tried 100 mg. last night hesitantly and was tossing & turning all night. Now I feel like a freight train rolled over me. | F | 30 | 14 days |
5/3/2007 |
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INTUNIV 2 matches |
3.0 | ADHD, anxiety, OCD | Sleepy, not aggressive in sports (not a problem before), seems less coordinated. | My son cannot tolerate stimulants due to his anxiety, so we tried Intuniv to help with impulse control. It was getting to be a safety issue. It has helped him socially - less arguments with classmates. We tried taking him off over the summer, but he really needs the impulse control. Sports are very difficult: he is now timid and acts as if he does not care. | M | 8 | 15 months 2mg |
11/16/2014 |
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INVEGA 2 matches |
2.5 | Mood swings/ OCD | This medication was an absolute nightmare. My son began the medicine after the Doctor swore it was weight neutral. My 14 year old gained almost 40 pounds in one year. Another side effect was that he always exhausted, and lacked any motivation. I brought the extreme weight gain to our Doctors attention at each visit. We finally had to switch doctors because the doctor insisted on leaving him on this med. This medicine also caused a thyroid condition in my child. The weaning-off process took almost two full months too. During this process, my child had night sweats and profound exhaustion.. It was an absolute nightmare. | M | 14 | 1 years 9mg |
2/25/2016 | |
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DITROPAN XL 2 matches |
3.0 | Anxiety,OCD, Social anxiety,depress | I haven't experience any side effect to date. | Have tried about 20 psychriatric medications and suffered for 10 years. For the first time in my life I'm benzodiazepine free ssri free and my body gradually getting the balance it needs. no highs no downs just what my body needs. | M | 24 | 2 months |
1/27/2010 |
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TRILEPTAL 1 matches
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5.0 | Severe Bipolar, OCD | Sleepy, Drowsy, Numbness in lips, Yawning, Fatigue, "high" feeling directly after taking. Took at night right before bed, 1500 mg with Lamictal and Paxil. Took Provigil to combat fatigue and to help with ADD | This stuff worked for me better than Depakote and Lithium. I finally feel "normal." No mood swings. OCD is manageable as well. (Compulsive showering.) Other than being tired, this stuff is great. | M | 30 | 1 years |
10/18/2008 |
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GABITRIL 1 matches
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5.0 | To augment Paxil for OCD | No side effects. | Has been great in augmenting the Paxil. If it worked as good for others as it has for me - there would be no need for benzodiazepines. Am taking 6 mg. in morning. | M | 57 | 12 months |
2/13/2006 |
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DEPAKOTE ER 1 matches
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3.0 | OCD, Bipolar, mood disorder | was doing great with this and my other coctails until hair started faling out in clumps! Can anyone tell me how long it took off the Depakote for your hair to stop falling out? | I have been off it for about a month now, and I still have a ton of breakage and hair loss by the handful. Psych wants me to have a Dermatology consult. I am taking Selenium and Zinc as he suggested, I just don't know if the hair loss should last this long. Help please would be really appreciated! | F | 43 | 2 years |
5/27/2007 |
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REMERON SOLTAB 1 matches
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5.0 | OCD with depression | hunger, sleepy, restless leg, dizzy | wonderful drug. keeps ocd away. | M | 29 | 5 years 45 |
9/16/2010 |
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RISPERDAL CONSTA 1 matches
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1.0 | ocd | loss of everything | poison | M | 45 | 11 months 6 |
11/8/2011 |
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XANAX XR 1 matches
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5.0 | GAD, Health Anxiety, OCD | Very mild, brief drowsiness at 0.5 mg twice daily. | Has alleviated most symptoms related to anxiety and I am able to function arguably well compared to recent months. I am taking this medication in combination with Lexapro 2 mg once daily and Buspar 7.5 mg twice daily. I didn't believe it was significant in my recovery until I missed a dose and found out quickly just how much it actually was helping to decrease my symptoms. | F | 23 | 3 weeks |
11/7/2006 |
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LYRICA 1 matches
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1.0 | Anxiety/OCD | Loss of memory, | In the withdrawal, this f*ing additive make my OCD worse. I HATE SO MUCH THIS DRUG! | M | 27 | 3 months 150 MG |
7/17/2017 |
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NALTREXONE 1 matches
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5.0 | Trichotillomania, OCD, ADHD | Somewhat sedating | This drug was miraculous. It stopped my constant pacing and hair-pulling immediately. Some of these behaviors resumed slightly after the first day, but leveled off at about 20% of what they were before. This drug rocks. | M | 38 | 1 weeks |
7/8/2002 |
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CLOMIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1 matches
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2.0 | OCD - Specifically Dermatolomania | Excessive heart rate; grinding of teeth; feeling of confusion; inability to focus; loss of self (ghost in the machine); no affect on dermatolomania | Medicine at max does of 250mg has no effect. Physician raising to over recommended max to 300mg, Patient has decided to self ween off medication. Expensive and not helpful in some cases. Mine in particular. | M | 38 | 3 years 300mg |
11/5/2014 |
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FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE 1 matches
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2.0 | "OCD" | The "OCD" is still highly prevalent, but I can now sleep; however, the sleep is full of horrific and repetitive nightmares, following the same theme night after night -- like watching the same scary horror movie as soon as you close your eyes, with it setting the tone for the first few hours of the next day upon awakening! | I know that there must be a better medication, but following a nearly two year episode of sleeping for only an hour now and then, I'll live with the highly predictable nightly horror movie! Obviously I have no way to be certain that it's the medication, but the nightmare started when I got up to 300 Mg's.daily, building over three months? | M | 55 | 18 months 100 Mgs |
11/9/2012 |
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NEFAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE 1 matches
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5.0 | Depression, OCD | I only experienced a dry mouth. | Out of the other antidepressants I've tried Nefazodone is the only medication that helped my O.C.D and depression. I've had my liver check every 6 months. No problems. I'm scared because there is a shortage of this medication. Please let me know when there will be more. I only have 120 tablets to last me. No pharmacy in my area has any as of 10/1/20. This medication is a lifesaver for me. Paxil gave me suicidal thoughts and heightened my anxiety. | F | 46 | 21 years 450 mg |
10/11/2020 |
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OLANZAPINE 1 matches
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1.0 | OCD and weight loss | I was put on this drug for my OCD and to help me gain weight because I was very thin. It did work and helped those things, but it also caused extreme constipation. That's why I got off of it. Within a few days of being off the drug, I started to have no appetite and all food was disgusting to me. I never have had this problem in my life, I was always a big fan of food and would practically eat anything. Now it is hard for me to get enough calories in a day because I am disgusted by everything. I'll actually gag on foods now that I had no problem with prior to taking this medication. IT has been many months since I got off of it, and no change. I would strongly recommend that you do not take this medication. It has been a nightmare. I am not writing this to be a jerk, I really want to warn people of what it can do so it doesn't happen to others. At the very least, consult with your doctor about this med. I have been on many different medications in my life, and this one by far the worst | M | 27 | 6 months |
2/21/2017 | |
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CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE 1 matches
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5.0 | Depression, Anxiety, & OCD | Nausea for the first 24 hours of first dose but none after that. Sweatiness and would easily overheat for the first month. Hiccups for the first week. Yawning during the first 2 weeks. Worsened anxiety in the mornings for the first month. Itchy hives broke out on my legs the first month I used this but then they went away (not sure if this was due to the drug or something else). After the first month, the only side effects that stayed were jaw-clenching (Bruxism - worst in evenings/early mornings), dilated pupils (highly sensitive to bright lights), and delayed orgasm. | Citalprolam/Celexa did help me feel happier. My OCD calmed down quite a bit. I still had mild anxiety but that's a lot better than the severe anxiety I had before I started Celexa. I don't know if the drug had anything to do with it, but I used to dress like a frump but when I was on the drug I was a fashionista and got compliments on my clothing and hair frequently. I guess when you're feeling happier, you have motivation to do more things. I weaned myself off of this drug because I thought I didn't need it anymore and now I am back to my depressed/anxious self and dress like a frump again and I just don't care. I'm debating whether to get back on this drug because I also want to get pregnant but I fear it will harm the baby's development. If I were not wanting pregnancy right now I would get back on this drug in a heartbeat. | F | 25 | 4 months 20 MG |
3/15/2012 |
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TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE 1 matches
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5.0 | Severe OCD | Primarily constipation that sometimes can be severe | Which people are not aware that tramadol can be used to control psychiatric symptoms such as severe anxiety and obsessive compulsive desire. This is the reason I take it. It has proved more efficacious than any SSRI. | M | 42 | 8 years 59MG |
5/12/2022 |
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PROGESTERONE 1 matches
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5.0 | PMS, anxiety, OCD, estrogen dominan | At first, I had an exacerbation of my estrogen dominant symptoms. It was hard, but I had to ride it out. I think the women on here who had worsening effects of progesterone were experiencing a re-awakening of estrogen receptors. Many women WILL feel worse at first, but once this period of re-awakening is over, the benefits are tremendous. | My hirsutism is noticeably better, my anxiety is lessened, my OCD is better, and I no longer need thyroid hormone. I also take 5 mg of DHEA and occasionally, a very low dose of cortisone. | F | 37 | 11 months |
6/27/2009 |
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RITALIN 1 matches
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5.0 | ADD, OCD, ODD | Dry Mouth Really Bad, rotting teeth (falling out), Lack of sleep, Weight loss (which is good for me) | Changed my life and I wouldnt be without it, Down side is all the side affects apart from weight loss...after 8 years my mouth is still dry and my teeth are decaying badly! Wasnt Diaganosed till i was 16 as no-one belived i had ADD only my family, In the End went to ADD/ADHD private clinic in Horsham as was diagnosed stright away. Was on My Tablets from 16 - 21 and then i hit a downer in my life, but i have just sorted myself out and am now back on my meds properly...I MEAN THIS IF YOU NEED THESE TABLETS THEN TAKE THEM dont do what i did and mess your self up. I am also on Concerta XL and Clonidine | F | 24 | 8 years 30MG x 6 |
3/14/2012 |
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ATARAX 1 matches
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5.0 | Anxiety, OCD, allergies, + asthma. | * Sedation (mild-moderate) * Dry Mouth (mild) * Increased mucous viscosity (mild-moderate) | This has been an almost perfect medication for me. It works with my Allegra to knock my allergies out, it can stop panic attacks and ruminative episodes cold, it increases my peak flow meter readings, and it gives me amazing dreams. Furthermore, it reduces my chronic nocturnal asthma symptoms and boosts my mood, which is a little odd since this medicine is supposed to worsen these condition, but I'm not complaining. | M | 20 | 6 months 10 mg |
9/3/2016 |
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HALDOL 1 matches
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4.0 | ocd, schitzoid thinking | I felt sedated, but overall, at a low dosage, it helped me to stop obsessing with intrusive thoughts since it helps the brain to slow down and stop fighting all the time. | I would recommend it because it is less sedating than seroquil and resperidol, and other similar drugs. Also, it does not induce the appetite. | F | 43 | 3 months |
5/18/2005 |
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INDERAL 1 matches
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4.0 | Anxiety, Panic Attacks, OCD | Foggy and slower thinking, memory slower, a little dizzy and more tired, slower heart rate, perhaps a little harder to breathe, loose stool (some diarriah). Caused slight tremor in my eyelids about 2 hours after taking at higher dosages. | Really helped stop my anxiety and panic attacks. So much so that I was losing motivation at higher dosages. This medicine is best taken for anxiety at a very low dosage, perhaps only 5 MG twice daily, then more as needed before a speech or performance. | M | 44 | 6 months 10 MG |
5/5/2012 |
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TEGRETOL 1 matches
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4.0 | Bipolar/OCD | I take this along with Paxil, so not sure what side effects come from what drug. But I do experience small twitches in different parts of my body, usually arms and legs. Also sleepiness and weight gain/increase in appetite | This in combination with Paxil has greatly increased the quality of my life. I feel more calm and in control. I have to start watching my food intake and try not to gain so much weight now though. I've probably gained 10-15 lbs. in a few months from my strong appetite. | F | 25 | 6 months |
12/27/2006 |
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TENORMIN 1 matches
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2.0 | hypertension and anxiety (OCD) | Difficult to exercise vigorously. Used to be a sub-six minute miler, now rarely run and have gained 25 lbs. Ringing in ears and impotency. | 50 mg. is too high a dose. Norvasc is better in decreasing BP variability. Mean BP is 116/69. Can't get my heart rate above 70, and can drop to low 40s. | M | 63 | 12 years |
7/10/2008 |
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SINEMET 1 matches
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3.0 | Depression/Anxiety/OCD | a weird burny feeling in my chest, worsening of OCD symptoms, a little bit more anxiety than before, | i take half of a yellow 100/25 pill ........overall, this medicine can help a little bit or a lot with the depression, but it makes anxiety and OCD worse, obviously. if u have no other options this can help with depression, but u should take it with an MAO-B inhibitor (such as selegiline or rasagiline) to prevent possible neurotoxic damage caused by the dopamine matabolism in the brain. | M | 18 | 2 days |
10/6/2009 |
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ORAP 1 matches
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5.0 | OCD Intrusive unwanted thoughts | Initially had problems with restless leg syndrome and feeling like I couldn't sit still and be comfortable. This went away and may have been helped had I gradually worked my dosage up. | I am 39 years old and have had OCD since my early teens. The most unsettling part of my OCD was the intrusive unwanted thoughts. This drug has been a miracle for me since the thoughts are 99.9% gone now. My brilliant psychiatrist tried this with me and it has truly changed my life. | M | 39 | 7 years |
5/31/2009 |
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ELAVIL 1 matches
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3.0 | GAD, mild OCD | no real side effects...brain electricity in the frontal lobe | Greatly helped me get off effexor XR. Once of effexor, I'm now experiementing with other SSRI's. I'm going to stop elavil because of the 20 pound weight gain in 3 months. Used to be a skinny 6'2 male but now currently weight 205 which isn't bad, but don't see the end in sight with weight gain. | M | 31 | 100 days |
11/18/2008 |
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TOFRANIL 1 matches
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3.0 | psychotic depression, panic, ocd | rapid weight gain which leveled off after 6 mths. I gained 30lbs. This drug has a soothing quality to it that I find wonderful. I am on a high dose at 150mg. | Also helps to calm down, relax and sleep. | F | 26 | 14 months |
8/2/2005 |
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MYDAYIS 1 matches
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4.0 | OCD and anxiety | Insomnia, dry mouth, sweating, irritability | Was given this to help with my OCD and ruminating thoughts. I have taken Adderall and Vyvanse before, but I like this one better because it lasts longer. Started off with the highest dose of 50 MG. It worked but the "comedown" effect was bad irritability and a strong return of my obsessive thoughts. Reduced dose to 37.5 and was much better. I can sometimes feel a bit of a crash/comedown effect, but it is nowhere as bad. I am glad I decided to try changing the dose before giving up on this drug. Mydayis can be very expensive, but I paid about $65 with Shire's coupon. | F | 42 | 2 months 37.5 |
9/10/2020 |
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TRAZODONE HCL 1 matches
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5.0 | generalized anxiery/some OCD | DIMINSHED OCD ENTIRELY AND ANXIETY 95% INCREASED BREAST SIZE-B TO C+ CUP INCREASED LIBIDO!!!!!!!!! THE SMALLER THE DOSE, THE BETTER-ONLY TAKE 12.5-25 MG/DAY | TOO HIGH A DOSAGE MITIGATES NICE SIDE EFFECTS AND INCREASES WEIGHT AND CASUES STUFFY NOSE AND DRY EYE | F | 45 | 6 years |
6/21/2008 |
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PAROXETINE 1 matches
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4.0 | depression and a bit of ocd | When I first began taking this medication....i had some horrid hdaches...but a couple of days after start...they were gone. Decreased sexual drive! | F | 56 | 14 years 40mg |
8/29/2014 | |
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FETZIMA 1 matches
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1.0 | Depression & OCD | First week on 40 mgs. - manic like episode. Hyper, racing thoughts, laughing hysterically...couldn't sleep. Doctor reduced dosage to 20 mgs. - Crying jags everyday, severe sudden depression, feeling hopeless, even suicidal. Angry, agitated, feel like I'm starving all the time. Binge eating | I really wanted Fetzima to work, after being on Lexapro for 17 yrs and feeling like it had stopped working for me. I'm going off this though, I don't think I'll survive another month if I stay on this horrible drug. It's been unbearable. Going back on Lexapro! | F | 50 | 1 months 40 MG |
8/28/2016 |
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DESVENLAFAXINE FUMARATE 1 matches
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5.0 | OCD | Anorgasmy | F | 22 | 3 years 200mg |
12/26/2023 |