Meds no longer working

achildofthefather · Post by **achildofthefather** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:11 pm

I am on Lexapro & have been for almost two years. I went from 10mg to 20 mg. My deprssion seems to be getting worse. And my anxiety seems to be returning. I have a Drs appt on Feb 6th. I am going to discuss this with him. Has anyone here tried Abilify with their antidepressant? Any helpwould be appreciated.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 2:52 am

I have been on celexa/lexapro rotating since 2000 and have just been told by my doctor to increase lexapro to 30mg, which I have done for over a few weeks. I find that my mood is lifting, but am concerned about the dosage due to FDA regulations. It could be the time of year (SADD) or life changes. Well, that is what I feel mine has become. Therapy helps in addition to medication. I am new to this and I have decided to try a new approach, because I do not like the side effects of meds and the fact of taking them. Hope this helps.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 3:44 pm

I was on lexapro and after a couple of years it didn't really work so well anymore. Don't know why -- but the job and home were both more stressful, so that may have been it. But when Welbutrin was added, that helped my anxiety component. I really hadn't seen the anxiety and stress as different, but they are for me. Best wishes that the doc will find a good combination for you.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 4:02 pm

I take Lexapro as well, and have been since 2005. I take a very small dosage though [5mg]-I noticed last year that the meds didn't respond as well to the anxiety/depression as it did when I first started the medicine.I talked with my doctor and she feels as though I should take a higer dosage [standard dosage=20 mg]. I am extremely sensitive to meds so I am unable to take 10 mg-and can't even think of taking 20mg!
I tried 10 mg and noticed that I feel a little weird or anxious so she felt that maybe it's too strong for me. I just continued the 5 mg dosage, but I really think that it's not working much at all. I have heard of Abilify, but not sure how it works.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 4:12 pm

I have been taking Paxil CR (control release) for quite some time and it seems to really work well for me. I take the 25mg. I tried a generic form of it and didn't like the way I felt with it so I went back. I have heard of the Amblify but I don't know of anyone who has tried it. The only big side effect I feel is the loss of interest in sex.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 4:24 pm

I've been taking bi-polar and depression medications for a year now. I want to get off of them. Long story. If anyone in this forum please respond.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 4:36 pm

I want to get off them too but I'm not sure how long it will take. I seem to get really emotional if I go off of them.

had enough · Post by **had enough** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 4:37 pm

Yeah, I get that way too, sometimes. But I can work through my emotions. But I hate this hollow feeling inside!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 4:44 pm

How do you work through the emotional parts and stay in control without breaking down? With the generic form of Paxil CR that I tried taking made me feel that way. I feel a little more myself but I'm nervous about trying to go off the meds and wonder if I can do it without that hollow feeling.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:01 pm

I would rather have a break down and get it out rather than keep it all inside and go crazy! I've been so nervous for the past year... I never remember being this nervous about life. See I am also a recovering alcoholic. They put me on these meds a year ago because I stopped cold turkey and didn't go to any meetings because I didn't know I was an alcoholic. Anyway, I tried to kill myself and they just automatically put me on this stuff... I can't go to sleep, I can't get up once I go to sleep, I don't have any emotions, and I don't eat. Among many other things.