Anyone here have experience with Anti-depressants?

Im asking because my doctor diagnosed me with a moderate case of clinical depression, leaving all the blog material out of the question, he offered a psychiatric drug called citalopram. Problem is that looking on the paper, the side effects seem, to me at least, to outweigh the possible curing abillities by a long shot. Anyone here know anything about the probabillity of positive effects from Anti-depressants or have experience with them?

Which side effect has you concerned?

Only experience I have is from my mom taking them. Never taken any myself.

If you get over it you won't need anti-depressants.

Come on, is life really that bad? Do you really have to take drugs to get through the roller coaster that is life? Drugs are for the weak.

The sad part is most of the antidepressant meds increase suicide Dracula68

yeah it makes you even more depressed, time heals better

My advice: If you really really need them, take them. If it is only a mild case then exercise and diet should do. Trust me

The thing about the side-effects is that it doesn't mean you will actually experience them all. They have to list every side-effect that's ever been reported pretty much just to cover their asses. The meds that I am on have a list of side-effects long enough to fill up a phone book, but I only really personally experience maybe three of them. And only one of them is inconvenient, but not nearly as inconvenient as the depression itself was. megagene

it was chronic diarrhea wasnt it

I have never needed anti depressants... im a happy person

Come on, is life really that bad? Do you really have to take drugs to get through the roller coaster that is life? Drugs are for the weak.

Davulao

Depression is an actual disorder. You cant just get over that.

I have been on Prozac, Celexa (which is Citalopram), and Cymbalta. I had a panic attack a few days after starting the Prozac, and it really increased my anxiety. The Celexa wasn't as bad, and the Cymbalta wasn't bad either on side effects. They didn't really help my anxiety or depressive feelings too much though. The Celexa sometimes made me get angry easier, and none of the medications eliminated my thoughts of worthlessness or suicide (but it didn't make them much worse either)

[QUOTE="megagene"]The thing about the side-effects is that it doesn't mean you will actually experience them all. They have to list every side-effect that's ever been reported pretty much just to cover their asses. The meds that I am on have a list of side-effects long enough to fill up a phone book, but I only really personally experience maybe three of them. And only one of them is inconvenient, but not nearly as inconvenient as the depression itself was. Colin1192

it was chronic diarrhea wasnt it

I have never needed anti depressants... im a happy person

Your doctor wouldn't prescribe medication unless he felt it would do some good (or if you think he really would prescribe something for ****s and giggles, it's probably time to find a new doctor) and there's really no way to know what effect the medication will have on you without taking it. So unless you're really concerned about the side-effects (in which case you should contact your doctor) just take the medication as directed and see how things go.

My doctor told me the same thing. We tried a couple of drugs but I didn't like the way they made me feel. It was weird. He kept telling me I hadn't taken them long enough to really decide because I would "get used to it". **** that I said. I do fine on my own.

[QUOTE="Davulao"]

Come on, is life really that bad? Do you really have to take drugs to get through the roller coaster that is life? Drugs are for the weak.

TheMightyHoov

Depression is an actual disorder. You cant just get over that.

I have been on Prozac, Celexa (which is Citalopram), and Cymbalta. I had a panic attack a few days after starting the Prozac, and it really increased my anxiety. The Celexa wasn't as bad, and the Cymbalta wasn't bad either on side effects. They didn't really help my anxiety or depressive feelings too much though. The Celexa sometimes made me get angry easier, and none of the medications eliminated my thoughts of worthlessness or suicide (but it didn't make them much worse either)

dog64

[QUOTE="dog64"]

I have been on Prozac, Celexa (which is Citalopram), and Cymbalta. I had a panic attack a few days after starting the Prozac, and it really increased my anxiety. The Celexa wasn't as bad, and the Cymbalta wasn't bad either on side effects. They didn't really help my anxiety or depressive feelings too much though. The Celexa sometimes made me get angry easier, and none of the medications eliminated my thoughts of worthlessness or suicide (but it didn't make them much worse either)

sherman-tank1

I always assumed Lexapro would do the same as the other meds, since all of their main jobs are to work on serotonin levels. I'm currently off of all three medications, and the only medication I take now is an anti-phycotic (Risperdal). I still have some depressive feelings at times (my life really is depressing i think though), but some people have told me that I shouldn't be taking those medications.

I always assumed Lexapro would do the same as the othermeeds, since all of their main jobs are to work on serotonin levels. I'm currently off of all three medications, and the only medication I take now is an anti-phycotic (Risperdal). I still have some depressive feelings at times (my life really is depressing i think though), but some people have told me that I shouldn't be taking those medications.

dog64

[QUOTE="TheMightyHoov"]

[QUOTE="Davulao"]

Come on, is life really that bad? Do you really have to take drugs to get through the roller coaster that is life? Drugs are for the weak.

sherman-tank1

Depression is an actual disorder. You cant just get over that.

Its okay. I got your back bro ;)

Its okay. I got your back bro ;)

TheMightyHoov

They work for a while then the effects become diluted. At first, there might be some "sexual" side effects such as "decreased desire", then there's always the increased thoughts of suicide.

Prozac, celexa, zoloft, and several anti anxiety medications. The side effects were definiely there, with little to no benefit. I always felt "sedated" while on them, like I was in a dream and there were no consequences. A very dangerous state of mind.

If I could go back, I wouldn't even consider medication.

I'm on antideppresents and let me tell you they work and work well. I'm on the strongest treatment resistant deppresion pillsmaximum dose. I feel more happier than i have ever felt in my life. I highly reccomend them.

If you feel that it is affecting your day-to-day life, then yes, I would take them.

Im asking because my doctor diagnosed me with a moderate case of clinical depression, leaving all the blog material out of the question, he offered a psychiatric drug called citalopram. Problem is that looking on the paper, the side effects seem, to me at least, to outweigh the possible curing abillities by a long shot. Anyone here know anything about the probabillity of positive effects from Anti-depressants or have experience with them?

DoomZaW

[QUOTE="Dracula68"]The sad part is most of the antidepressant meds increase suicide BranKetra

There was one tv show that showed something that shocked me for life. I would never take it. I can't find the scene anymore but it was about this woman taking it and her man commenting.

If you get over it you won't need anti-depressants.

Fizz111

:| Do you even know what clinical depression even is?

I suspect your doctor willknow more about the pros and cons of the medicine than most GS forumites. If you're concerned about the listed side effects, often times they are overstated. Most medicines are required to list any possible side effect regardless of the likelihood. If you read the side effects on aspirin, tylenol, or motrin, you'd never take the stuff. Antidepressants have been proven to be both effective and relatively safe when used in the proper supervised setting.

I suspect your doctor willknow more about the pros and cons of the medicine than most GS forumites. If you're concerned about the listed side effects, often times they are overstated. Most medicines are required to list any possible side effect regardless of the likelihood. If you read the side effects on aspirin, tylenol, or motrin, you'd never take the stuff. Antidepressants have been proven to be both effective and relatively safe when used in the proper supervised setting.

sonicare

I was on Zoloft for a while. didn't have any side effects.

but be sure to take it regularly. if you suddenly stop taking it, you may feel absolutely horrible (depression-wise, not physically).

also, don't switch meds with friends for lulz.. it doesn't turn out well.