Taking two antidepressants

My name is Joe and I want to know if somebody has experiences with taking similar antidepressants at the same time. In my case I took first Venlafaxin ((SSNRI) and then changed to Paroxetin (SSRI). Well, Paroxetin was a bit better but it caused more weight and a swollen belly. The first consideration regarding combining antidepressants should be the safety of the combination. As pointed out by Si and Wang, combining antidepressants with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) can result in a serotonin syndrome.

Also, combining tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and SSRIs can result in exacerbated tricyclic side effects.

Prozac and 3mg of Wellbutrin. Research now suggests that taking antidepressants from multiple classes may be the best way to treat MDD. One study found that using a combination approach at the first sign of MDD may double the.

If you experience any of these symptoms. Fear: Taking an antidepressant will make me gain weight. Fact: Like all drugs, antidepressants have side effects, and weight gain can be a common one of many of them.

Some antidepressants may be. In some cases, significant overuse can bring severe mental and physical health problems. What happens to you when you double dose on.

As well as Xanax as needed. I am pretty sensitive when it comes to these types of medications. Yes, you can take two different antidepressants at the same as long as your doctor is prescribing them for you. If not, please let him know. In some medical conditions, there can be certain medications that are contraindicate due to an adverse reaction that could occur.

What are the dangers of taking antidepressants? Why you should stop taking your antidepressants? How long should you keep taking antidepressants? An he told me to continue taking Effexor, too! He tells me that Pristiq will make me feel like a million.

Why You Shouldn’t Suddenly Stop Taking Antidepressants. But others, depending on any number of reasons—like insurance coverage, unpleasant side. Many people benefit from the combo of the two , and antidepressants can actually strengthen the efficacy of therapy, Brustein. Is it considered good practice for family doctors to prescribe SSRIs for depression? One of my patients ( I am a caregiver) has been prescribed with citalopram and sertraline.

A psychiatrist once informed me that taking antidepressants with the same mechanism of action does not make sense. Anyone taking an antidepressant should be watched closely for worsening depression or unusual behavior. Keep in mind that antidepressants are more likely to reduce suicide risk in the long run by improving mood.

SSRIs affect a chemical in your brain called serotonin and are the most commonly prescribed.

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