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11/12/2007
10/30/2007
- I took Adderall for ADHD. I then switched to Vyvanse for 2 months. It stopped working. I have anxiety and moodiness on it…which makes the ADHD worse. I can't concentrate and am going back to the doctor. What do you recommend and should I take Tenex?
- My doctor prescribed methylphenidate for weight gain from Effexor and Lexapro. It makes me sleepy/drowsy. Is there a better drug for appetite suppression?
- I have had chronic sleeping problems for 10 years. I am a 58 yo woman going through menopause. My mother is 90 and still on sleeping pills. Could my condition be hereditary? Which pill will give me 7 hours of sleep leaving me refreshed the next day?
10/15/2007
10/13/2007
10/8/2007
- My 15 year old daughter has been put on Risperdal to "glue" her thoughts. She is severely depressed and worries constantly. Her doctor added Lexapro to the Risperdal. How do we know if the Lexapro is working or just helping the side-effects of Risperdal?
- I have been taking 3mg of Xanax daily for anxiety for 2 years. I have been diagnosed with agoraphobia. Are there any options for medication besides SSRI's and SNRI's? They seem to make my anxiety worse. I've also had cognitive behavioral treatment with little success. Please help me with any options for overcoming my fears.
- I need information on Geodon. Is it anti-anxiety or mostly an antidepressant? My doctor wants to put me on it but I am worried about side-effects.
- I have Mitral Valve Prolapse and also have ADD. I have just been prescribed Vyvanse. In the afternoon I have experienced difficulty getting a deep breath and also tiredness in my left arm. I have also had pain in my lower abdomen. I take Toprol for the MVP. I have been taking Vyvanse for 2 weeks. Could the Vyvanse be causing these side-effects?
10/5/2007
- Is Benadryl addictive? How can you wean off of it? Can it cause gastrointestinal problems?
- I am a 40 year old woman who has finally decided to do something about my ADHD. A psychiatrist has prescribed Vyvanse, but I haven't filled the prescription because of side- effect concerns.
10/2/2007
- I don't know why I am still on Adderall. I am so tired and depressed, unexcited, and don't even feel like reading the Bible, much less have the energy or passion to make the world a better place. I have been on Adderall for 14 years and I feel a little frazzled. Does long term use of amphetamines cause brain damage?
- Will I always need Lexapro and Klonopin if I successfully go through cognitive behavioral therapy?
- I am bipolar two and when I started taking Lamictal it worked great. But it may have caused vasculitis of my skin. I had acne bumps all over my legs and also encountered a "break out" on my face.
- Is it safe for a 5 year old to wear the patch (Daytrana) and is it safe to cut the patch in half to reduce the dose?
- My daughter is taking Depakene and now is going to shift to Lamictal. I am so worried because of the side effects. She is 22 years old.
- When my mother died my doctor prescribed Meridia and I like it very much but recently it has not worked. Is there anything similar to Meridia?
3/3/2007
10/23/2006
9/25/2006
9/19/2006
7/25/2006
3/10/2006
- Management of Stomach Pain Associated with Medication
- Management of Anxiety and Medication Side Effects
- Hormone Replacement Therapy for Depression During Perimenopause
