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anabelleagain · 09-05-2009, 06:09 PM

Hey. First off, meds side effects can occur much quicker than their beneficial effects. It's unfortunate, but very true. I throw up constantly the first few days I start any med. You have to try to just push through it.

But, I think you're having such strong side effects, you can consider what Mirtazapine is. It's tetracyclic, and doesn't really deal with serotonin, which most recommended antidepressants do (i.e. Celexa, Zoloft...) Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion) is supposed to help with all of the side effects you're talking about-- adds energy and motivation, helps concentration, helps with meds that cause weight gain (I've dropped more than a pound a month on it), etc. It is a wonder drug, and has it's own classification. Mirtazapine is mostly good in addition to another drug. So, you might talk to your doctor about adding an SSRI (which can cause weight gain) or Wellbutrin, or Prozac (also supposed to have side effects opposite of what you're describing, as in more anxious, lack of sleep, etc.) Look up antiepressants, and see which ones you feel might help your symptoms (only you know what you'd want fixed more, i.e. anxiety over depression if you have both-- just an example.) You can also get an idea of the side effects, too. It's good to do your homework. :)

Sorry you feel ill, but ride it out the best you can. Look into other drugs to add to Mirtazapine. *hug*

Want to add: side effects are different for everyone. Just because 66th^ felt the drowsiness went away in 2 weeks doesn't mean you will or it'll take you that long. With any meds, you have to see how they fit-- it's like trying on a shoe that take 5-7 weeks to see if it truly fits. In the end, if it does fit, you're excited about a wonderful pair of Manolos. All I'm saying is, look into the side effects of other drugs and compare them to what you've tried. For example, if you know you gain weight on meds (as do I), try to maybe be avoidant of drugs that have that as a likely side effect (look at the common side effects, b/c every drug has at least one guinea pig who had every side effect in the book.) I suggest looking into Wellbutrin, only because it has been a godsent drug since it's inception, whereas all the others have had some debate.

If you want to talk more, feel free to PM me. I'm a psych major, my sister is a nurse, so I'm all about this kind of thing. :)

09-05-2009, 06:09 PM	#3
anabelleagain Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Carolina, USA I am currently:	Hey. First off, meds side effects can occur much quicker than their beneficial effects. It's unfortunate, but very true. I throw up constantly the first few days I start any med. You have to try to just push through it. But, I think you're having such strong side effects, you can consider what Mirtazapine is. It's tetracyclic, and doesn't really deal with serotonin, which most recommended antidepressants do (i.e. Celexa, Zoloft...) Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion) is supposed to help with all of the side effects you're talking about-- adds energy and motivation, helps concentration, helps with meds that cause weight gain (I've dropped more than a pound a month on it), etc. It is a wonder drug, and has it's own classification. Mirtazapine is mostly good in addition to another drug. So, you might talk to your doctor about adding an SSRI (which can cause weight gain) or Wellbutrin, or Prozac (also supposed to have side effects opposite of what you're describing, as in more anxious, lack of sleep, etc.) Look up antiepressants, and see which ones you feel might help your symptoms (only you know what you'd want fixed more, i.e. anxiety over depression if you have both-- just an example.) You can also get an idea of the side effects, too. It's good to do your homework. :) Sorry you feel ill, but ride it out the best you can. Look into other drugs to add to Mirtazapine. hug Want to add: side effects are different for everyone. Just because 66th^ felt the drowsiness went away in 2 weeks doesn't mean you will or it'll take you that long. With any meds, you have to see how they fit-- it's like trying on a shoe that take 5-7 weeks to see if it truly fits. In the end, if it does fit, you're excited about a wonderful pair of Manolos. All I'm saying is, look into the side effects of other drugs and compare them to what you've tried. For example, if you know you gain weight on meds (as do I), try to maybe be avoidant of drugs that have that as a likely side effect (look at the common side effects, b/c every drug has at least one guinea pig who had every side effect in the book.) I suggest looking into Wellbutrin, only because it has been a godsent drug since it's inception, whereas all the others have had some debate. If you want to talk more, feel free to PM me. I'm a psych major, my sister is a nurse, so I'm all about this kind of thing. :) Last edited by anabelleagain : 09-05-2009 at 06:14 PM. Reason: Wanted to add more.