Anxiety and Depression Medication How Good Does it Work????

Question

I was wondering what other peoples experiences with any anxiety and depression medication. Did your energy levels increase??? On a percent bases how much better did you feel once you were on the medication???

Answer 1

I feel much better; I am much more productive at work, more outgoing throughout the day, and creative during my free time. I find that I had extra energy as well. I want to go out and do things.

I started with Wellbutrin, although your doctor may suggest something else. I had great success with this.

Do not be discouraged to tell your doctor that his first suggestion is not working. In fact a recent study said that most patients go through at least 3 medication or dosage changes before they get it right.

Please don't be put off by what I'm about to say. Any drug can cause side effects, but as with any medication, your doctor will weigh the benefits with the risks, and do what's right for you. Always do what s/he says.

Read the slip that your pharmacist gives you, and be on the lookout for side effects. This is important. One of the most serious side effects to look out for is aggressive, obsessive, and / or suicidal thoughts. If you experience anything like this, you NEED to talk to your doctor IMMEDIATELY.

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Answer 2

I been on medication for about ten years now at first I though I didn;t need them, but my attacks and action shown other wise I was so depress I want to committed sudcial and take my anger out on other people ,but after taking the meds as prescribe and a lot of praying I'm up living my life to the fullest I have alot of energy and I also found some inner strenght. If u do take meds be committed and take it as prescribe u get your best results doing that.

Answer 3

I have been on antidepressants for a number of years. Most antidepressants take a few weeks to kick in. And a lot of the time you have to try a lot of different kinds to determine which one is right for you. But once you and your doctor find that medication, you'll feel 100% even 200% better. Oh, about the energy level it depends what antidepressant you are on. I've been on ones that made me manic and ones that made me sleep for days.

Answer 4

i feel 90% better, depends on medications and the person taking them some do not work for all and all do not work for some. anxiety meds lowered my energy level atidepressants help balance that, there is a certian amount of time for a leveling out process that on the norm takes 2-6 weeks

Answer 5

it works well, i took zannex wen i went to iraq as a medical assistant in the army, and it works well but its very addicting, sometimes i want to take it even when im not feeling anxiety. My energy did not increase, i was just very focused on ONE thing and my mind didnt go everywhere

Answer 6

I tried prozac for a year with no known help from it. I got xanax to take on an as needed basis and found it works fast and works fantastic to stop the panic attack or crreepy stomach or anxiety.
Now I sometimes dont have to take it, just knowing I have it is enough to help me ride out a small attack.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

i've taken a pill for anxiety but it was for something I had a fear of doing. Umm coming off the pill i felt kinda weird, but for the experience it was used for it worked great.

Answer 9

I've taken Zoloft for over 5yrs and it works wonderful for depression - I've never felt better

Answer 10

hullo
anti depressant therapy or drugs needs 2 to 4 weeks to reach its potential value in treatment as a rule,while anxiolytics needs hours to reach its therapeutic value,still they may cause addiction.

Dr solo