a detailed answer will help me make a more informed choice... thank you.
2006-12-17 05:50:31 · 9 answers · asked by Spiderpig 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
No one can tell you what side effects you'll have with any medicine. They're different for each person... and each medicine. There's really nothing you can do other than trial and error. And start with the ones least associated with side effects (which your doctor would know about). Secondly your question sounds like you're trying to decide whether or not to take the antidepressant and anti-anxiety medicines...well I'd suggest you do. It's all about quality of life and you can definitely achieve better living through chemistry...it might just take some time. The thing to always think about is whether you're better off on the medicines than off them...ie are the side effects worth the relief from your symptoms? or does it make you even worse off. I hope you find the help you need!
2006-12-17 12:19:36 · answer #1 · answered by evilangelfaery919 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so happy, it was only a 35 minute drive ( 70 minutes total) but absolutely no sign of anxiety or panic i shopped till I dropped - brilliant! I will now go for the next stage DUAL CARRIAGE way, probably at the weekend, with my husband accompanying me first then the solo drive, if successful the final stage of driving on motorway
Beat Anxiety And Panic Attacks Naturally?
2016-05-17 06:33:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what type of antidepressants you are taking.
The 1st line & safest are the SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) such as paroxitine, Sertraline [Zoloft], fluoxitine : with a minimal side effect profile, mainly being sexual dysfunction, decreased libido
2nd line are usually TCAs (amitriptyline, desipramine, imipramine [Tofranil], nortriptyline): side effects include orthostatic hypotension (α block), ↑ QRS duration, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, urinary retention (anti-cholinergic), confusion, sedation (antihistamine)
Benzodiazepines are highly addictive and may cause respiratory depression as well as Central nervous system depression.
2006-12-17 05:57:39 · answer #3 · answered by byc0181 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
each med has different side effects - too many to name, but most people are not bothered enough to stop them - and if they are, the dr will switch - its a trial and error thing - each person is different.
good luck!
2006-12-17 05:59:58 · answer #4 · answered by tirebiter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The side effects run the gamut- from suicide to lack of sex drive. You can learn more about the specific drugs on these 2 sites
http://www.crazymeds.org
http://www.antidepressantsfacts.com/
2006-12-17 05:58:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i first started takeing mine, i was really mood swingy for a few days, then i got better and have been great since then. uhh, also i lost my appatite all to gether, my mom had to fourse me to eat, lol, also i had problems sleeping for the first few days, then i got better. i hope this helps. good luck! andee
2006-12-17 06:05:02 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs.Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will exprience isomia and lack of apetite in most cases
2006-12-17 05:53:39 · answer #7 · answered by cinabolic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Makes you a zombie! 'Nuff said!
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2006-12-17 05:57:40 · answer #8 · answered by truth_handl3r 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the main adr is dependence!!
2006-12-17 05:58:20 · answer #9 · answered by mishrikhurana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋