Psychotropic medication discussion thread

Kevin Nguyen3 said:Kevin Nguyen3: Wait, what? Did I read that right? Are we seriously still debating this? It feels like we’ve been circling the drain on this exact topic for months, hasn't it? Is anyone actually listening to the data being presented here? Because from where I’m sitting—and believe me, I’ve been looking—it seems like we are completely missing the forest for the trees! I mean, look at the sheer scale of the situation. We aren't just talking about a minor hiccup in the system; we are talking about a fundamental shift in how everything operates! How can one even begin to process that? It’s overwhelming. It’s absolutely staggering! And yet, there we are, arguing over the minutiae while the entire foundation is shifting beneath our feet. Does that not strike anyone else as profoundly absurd? I find myself wondering if we have lost our collective sense of perspective entirely. Is it possible? Is it truly? I simply cannot wrap my head around the lack of urgency!

Is it you again? Seriously? Are we really doing this once more?🙂

No.
Ash... does it actually influence how fast the thyroid works? It really does. And because of that, isn't it just asking for trouble to mix it with ADHD medications? It seems like a massive risk.
It’s the exact same story! Thyroid medication and Ashwagandhe... no! No, no, no! Why does everyone insist on this? Is anyone actually listening? It’s just like that one song playing on loop in a bad cafe—it never ends! Seriously, why do we keep going in circles?
Pregnant women, nursing mothers... please, just stay away from the damn thing!

Is it even possible that we are overlooking something so fundamental? It occurs to me—and perhaps it should occur to everyone—that so many people struggling with depression might actually be dealing with a severe magnesium deficiency without even realizing it. How can we expect the mind to function when the body is lacking such a vital element? I truly believe this could be one of the most effective ways to help prevent the onset of depressive episodes. We simply must look closer at these nutritional gaps!

The Ashwagandhe plant... now there is a fascinating subject, isn't there? Truly fascinating. But one must be cautious! It is not some sort of universal panacea that fits every single person's needs, nor is it suitable for every possible situation. One must wonder, shouldn't one? Is it right for everyone? I think not. It is quite specific, really.

Thanks for getting back to me! I've actually been taking ashwagandha for a few months now and I'm seriously loving it. I didn't quite catch what you meant about the thyroid thing, though—could you walk me through what kind of side effects or issues I might run into?

Rebecca Sanders37 said:Thanks for getting back to me! I've actually been taking ashwagandha for a few months now and I'm seriously loving it. I didn't quite catch what you meant about the thyroid thing, though—could you walk me through what kind of side effects or issues I might run into?

Some supplements can—though they don't always—speed up or slow down your thyroid function. Which essentially means they mess with your metabolism.
There are people who claim that mixing ashwagandha with certain supplements just amplifies that imbalance.
Is that absolutely true? Honestly, I don't know for sure. But if there's even a shred of risk involved, why play games with your health? Is it worth the gamble?

Besides, just taking various supplements on your own without guidance—mixing them haphazardly at totally wrong dosages—can cause that same issue, right? It can throw your thyroid completely out of whack.

A sluggish thyroid usually leads to weight gain, whereas an overactive one tends to cause weight loss.
It isn't quite that black and white, but that’s the general idea.

Oh man, honestly, if it’s just about dropping some weight, that’s actually the easiest fix! I’ll just get my diet on point and hit the gym consistently.

Hey everyone. I’ve been lurking on this forum for a while now, just reading through everything, but I can't seem to find any straight answers to a few things I'm wondering about. If anyone happens to know, could you please help me out:
- is it actually safe to mix Johnson & Johnson & Xanax & Ashwagandha powder together?
I already know you aren't supposed to mix marijuana with prescription antidepressants, but what about the rest of this stuff...?

Jonathan Hayes said:Hey everyone. I’ve been lurking on this forum for a while now, just reading through everything, but I can't seem to find any straight answers to a few things I'm wondering about. If anyone happens to know, could you please help me out:
- is it actually safe to mix Johnson & Johnson & Xanax & Ashwagandha powder together?
I already know you aren't supposed to mix marijuana with prescription antidepressants, but what about the rest of this stuff...?

Man, you really need to just ask a doctor.

Nobody wants to be the one who gives you some bad advice here and ends up causing you a massive, dangerous headache.

There is some encouraging news for anyone currently prescribed Lexapro. Starting tomorrow, Lexapro (formerly produced by Lexapro) will be added to the supplemental coverage list, which means you can finally file your claims through Medicare. 🙂

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restlesstrucker15 said:There is some encouraging news for anyone currently prescribed Lexapro. Starting tomorrow, Lexapro (formerly produced by Lexapro) will be added to the supplemental coverage list, which means you can finally file your claims through Medicare. 🙂

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Pfizer. Now that I've stopped using it via prescription, they switched me over to Helex 0.25, but I haven't even touched it for two weeks. I'm just on Cipralex now. It’s been five weeks since I started that. It helped clear up my dizziness, but now I'm starting to deal with stomach issues again this week. Anything I eat triggers nausea, and then I get this fear that I'm going to throw up. Just my luck. This is really going to mess with me. If they tell me we have to go back for a third appointment, I'm out. God...

Has anyone else ever experienced some sort of bizarre side effect from an ADHD medication—something like localized swelling inside the mouth? For instance, I’ve noticed this strange thickening on my right side that simply isn't present on the left, and frankly, it sent me into an immediate state of panic. I found myself frantically scouring the list of potential side effects for everything I'm currently prescribed, only to find that my symptoms fall under "frequency unknown" for my Adderall. Now, I am stuck in this agonizing limbo, wondering if this is a direct reaction to the medication or perhaps something entirely unrelated... I’ve already made the decision to stop taking it immediately, even though the thought of being unable to sleep for days on end is daunting. Even though I've been taking it at a mere fraction of the minimum dose—practically half of what is typically recommended—I am absolutely terrified by this development.

Is anyone else taking Fevarin experiencing this weird sense of derealization, nausea, or being totally haunted by dark, suicidal thoughts?

Does this actually pass?

silentpuma3 said:Is anyone else taking Fevarin experiencing this weird sense of derealization, nausea, or being totally haunted by dark, suicidal thoughts?

Does this actually pass?

I dealt with full-blown derealization and lost my appetite completely. But I didn't get the suicidal thoughts. You really need to call your psychiatrist about that.

silentpuma3 said:Is anyone else taking Fevarin experiencing this weird sense of derealization, nausea, or being totally haunted by dark, suicidal thoughts?

Does this actually pass?

I didn't experience those specific thoughts directly, but I’ll be honest—when I bumped my dose from 50mg to 100mg, I felt so terrible that I just wanted everything to stop. That feeling finally vanished once I stopped taking the Prozac.
I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow.

restlesstiger49 said:I didn't experience those specific thoughts directly, but I’ll be honest—when I bumped my dose from 50mg to 100mg, I felt so terrible that I just wanted everything to stop. That feeling finally vanished once I stopped taking the Prozac.
I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow.

I've been on 100 mg from the very start.

Maybe a higher dose is what's actually needed. I'll give it a shot.

silentpuma3 said:I've been on 100 mg from the very start.

Maybe a higher dose is what's actually needed. I'll give it a shot.

Don't go playing doctor on yourself here. Please, just call your physician tomorrow to discuss this.

restlesstiger49 said:Don't go playing doctor on yourself here. Please, just call your physician tomorrow to discuss this.

Could they actually hold me for observation because of this?

silentpuma3 said:Could they actually hold me for observation because of this?

I doubt it, though don't quote me on that.🤔

restlesstiger49 said:I didn't experience those specific thoughts directly, but I’ll be honest—when I bumped my dose from 50mg to 100mg, I felt so terrible that I just wanted everything to stop. That feeling finally vanished once I stopped taking the Prozac.
I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow.

So, did you end up sticking with Wellbutrin or switching back to Paxil?

silentpuma3 said:Could they actually hold me for observation because of this?

Look, you don't just roll into the ER at a place like Bellevue and expect a lockdown. You call your psychiatrist instead. Tell them ever since you started the meds, you've been dealing with suicidal thoughts. That's considered "normal" side effects for basically any antidepressant. If hospitals had to hold everyone for observation every time that happened, they'd need to build 30 more psychiatric facilities just to handle the emergency rooms. :-D

silentpuma3 said:Is anyone else taking Fevarin experiencing this weird sense of derealization, nausea, or being totally haunted by dark, suicidal thoughts?

Does this actually pass?

Fevarin actually worked wonders for me back in the day—aside from feeling super drowsy for the first couple of weeks, I didn't have any other side effects. Like you and the others mentioned, just give your doctor a call or go see them.

Like I mentioned here once before, I never really knew much about antidepressants. I just took whatever was prescribed, and they mostly helped me get by. Reading through this thread, I get the impression that some people using these meds have put in a lot of work to learn the ins and outs—maybe even knowing more than the doctors who prescribe them. I've always wondered how an SSRI or an SNRI might affect someone who isn't actually dealing with depression. Could they act as a sort of stimulant to boost mental or physical performance in certain areas? Also, I was wondering how advisable it is to engage in intense physical exercise while on these medications, and if there are higher risks for things like collapsing or similar issues. For instance—just speaking hypothetically—I might have gone through a bit of a test a few months back. I had to deal with some urgent manual labor, and without pausing my 30mg daily Prozac regimen, I was lifting fairly heavy loads every day for over a month. Not to mention how much fluid I lost, since I tend to sweat more than usual because of the medication... So, maybe someone here knows more about this and could share their thoughts. It would be helpful.

I’m looking for some insight from those who have been following this thread for a while. I’ve been on Lexapro for five weeks now—specifically, four weeks at the full dose after tapering down for a few days. Around week three, things actually started looking up. The dizziness subsided, my energy returned, and I finally managed to stop using Xanax. However, since Saturday, I’ve been struggling with intense nausea and a complete loss of appetite to the point where I feel like I’m going to vomit. Now, I’m trapped in this cycle of anxiety because I’m terrified of getting sick again. I spent all weekend spiraling into hypochondriac thoughts and deep anxiety over the urge to vomit after eating. I had an ultrasound and a gastroscopy ten months ago, and everything was fine except for some mild GERD. I never had these issues before. What is happening? Should I see my gastroenterologist again? My primary care doctor might lose patience if I keep coming back for the same thing when they can't find a physical cause. On a positive note, my sister and my doctor both mentioned that I look much better lately, which suggests the Lexapro is working. But this nausea is paralyzing. I'm terrified that if I can't eat, I'll end up in the hospital. I have a psychiatry appointment on March 10th and psychotherapy tomorrow. What should I do? Has anyone else dealt with this?