What are your experiences with St. John's wort? In particular, have you ever taken it at the same time as ADHD medications like Ritalin/Focalin (methylphenidate), Adderall (amphetamine) etc? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 13, 2009 - 16 answers

Studying abroad, on meds. [more inside]
posted by howiamdifferent on Jun 28, 2009 - 8 answers

How long do I need to wait after weaning off of my antidepressants before I can start taking vitamins/supplements for depression? [more inside]
posted by gursky on Jun 19, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm a mid-20s male who recently noticed some hair loss around the time I stopped taking the anti-depressant Remeron. Some online research tells me that hair loss is a fairly rare but not unheard-of side effect of this medication. How can I tell if my hair loss is actually from the medication, and how long does it typically take to start seeing new hair growth after stopping such a medication? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 14, 2009 - 2 answers

My husband, an Australian citizen, is in the US on a tourist visa. We would like him to stay for 3 more months, but he would need a supply of Effexor XR from a local source. Is there a way to do it on the cheap? [more inside]
posted by out of context on Mar 15, 2009 - 35 answers

Have you used anti-depressants successfully? How did you deal with the insinuating little voice that said, "You may be feeling better, but it's really just the pills--without them, deep down, you're still a sad/angry/dysfunctional person." [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 26, 2009 - 44 answers

As I increase Effexor dosage should I notice increased effectiveness or do we each have a threshold we have to pass before we start to feel anything? [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on Aug 25, 2008 - 11 answers

I am getting Brain Zaps from my SNRI (effexor at 150mg) meds and am headachey and I want to get off the meds. Help me figure out how best to proceed... [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on Jul 12, 2008 - 21 answers

I have been taking Cymbalta for about a month now for treatment for depression. I started on 30mg for 2 weeks and am now at 60mg. I am experiencing a lowered libido and difficulty maintaining an erection. Both may be in my head, since the literature says few people suffer from this (or I am just in the unlucky percentage). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 28, 2007 - 9 answers

Can taking Wellbutrin XL cause an occasional inability to quickly verbalize cohesive thoughts? [more inside]
posted by tarthur on Dec 8, 2006 - 15 answers

Help me learn more about seizures, specifically simple partial. [more inside]
posted by good for you! on Nov 13, 2006 - 7 answers

Experiences/advice regarding withdrawal from the antidepressant Serzone? [more inside]
posted by scody on Aug 14, 2005 - 12 answers

Zoloft and sexual side effects, specifically the amelioration thereof. [Too much information inside.] [more inside]
posted by stet on Oct 9, 2004 - 20 answers