effexor?
no need for a fight!
I think that it's really good to be aware of stories from individuals but not to base a decision on them. Also, there is a placebo effect here too and it's unclear how that affects whether you improve or get worse on a medication. That's another reason individual stories can't be taken as fact or generally applicable.
I read the stories about topa side effects and got turned off, but those are well documented in trials.
the last time this came up on the threads (antidepressants causing drinking problems) determinator wrote that celexa is actually being investigated as a drug to aid drinking problems. so it does seem like there is a lot of conflicting advice out there.
I went off celexa because of anecdotal reports about weight gain. I had gained weight but am not sure if it was drug-related or related to overeating! I couldn't find much documentation on this, just kind of speculation about why some people might gain weight. since then, i lost the weight but i also cut my portion sizes in half.
anyway, it's best to do without meds if possible, i think. before taking any anti-depressant medication, i think it's wise to look at your diet as some of you all have done, eliminate foods that cause mood swings, take supplements (im taking inositol and fish oil, vitamin b complex), reduce alcohol, which depletes serotonin. reduce refined sugar. get exercise. take it easy on the negative self-talk. all those measures help with depression. those are natural measures. they work for me. i have been off them for two months. i feel more stable than i have in a long time.
One more thing, I agree that it is wise to consider side effects for all the various drugs and half-life, withdrawal issues, and make a decision on the most harmless medication.
no need for a fight!
I think that it's really good to be aware of stories from individuals but not to base a decision on them. Also, there is a placebo effect here too and it's unclear how that affects whether you improve or get worse on a medication. That's another reason individual stories can't be taken as fact or generally applicable.
I read the stories about topa side effects and got turned off, but those are well documented in trials.
the last time this came up on the threads (antidepressants causing drinking problems) determinator wrote that celexa is actually being investigated as a drug to aid drinking problems. so it does seem like there is a lot of conflicting advice out there.
I went off celexa because of anecdotal reports about weight gain. I had gained weight but am not sure if it was drug-related or related to overeating! I couldn't find much documentation on this, just kind of speculation about why some people might gain weight. since then, i lost the weight but i also cut my portion sizes in half.
anyway, it's best to do without meds if possible, i think. before taking any anti-depressant medication, i think it's wise to look at your diet as some of you all have done, eliminate foods that cause mood swings, take supplements (im taking inositol and fish oil, vitamin b complex), reduce alcohol, which depletes serotonin. reduce refined sugar. get exercise. take it easy on the negative self-talk. all those measures help with depression. those are natural measures. they work for me. i have been off them for two months. i feel more stable than i have in a long time.
One more thing, I agree that it is wise to consider side effects for all the various drugs and half-life, withdrawal issues, and make a decision on the most harmless medication.
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