maddison5
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
medication
i’m seeing a psychiatrist this friday. is anyone here on anything- if so what, and what are some of the side effects you felt/still feel?
777Q777Q
- Date posted
- 2y
Perhaps you may choose to ask the physician before prescribing any medications as to if they would consider prescribing a DNA mouth swab test first to check for your drug interactions and compatibility on a personal basis. I had one done years back and it was extremely helpful.
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 2y
@777Q I had no idea something like this existed! I’m going to inquire about this at my next appointment.
777Q777Q
- Date posted
- 2y
@Anonymous I had discovered through this test that I am not compatible with 90% of the medications they tested for . Tested sleep aids , pain medications , anti depressants and so on .The good thing also is test needs to only be done once in a lifetime because DNA remains the same . From what I have noticed only about 25 % of doctors will write the prescription for this type of test .
susangsusang
- Date posted
- 2y
Luvox-no side effects.
maddison5maddison5
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
@susang how long did it take to “kick in”
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 2y
@susang Unfortunately I had tachycardia, anxiety attacks, and a tremor with Luvox so I stopped.
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 2y
I have taken a few medications over several years, but I don’t think I took high enough doses to help with OCD (focused on depression). Generic Prozac - It was fine until I got to the high side of a medium sized dose, and I felt nausea. Generic Paxil - my body did not realize I was full Generic Luvox - answered in above response to another poster. Generic Effexor XR — decreased libido. Also, if I accidentally forget 2 or more doses withdrawal effects start to kick in. I did currently raise the dose to see if it would help with my OCD, and it did not have an effect close to maximum. But just because it didn’t help me doesn’t mean it’s not helpful for someone else (in regards to OCD). Same when it comes to side effects and if someone experiences them!
maddison5maddison5
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
@Anonymous thank you so much for taking the time to write this all out! i really appreciate it and will keep that everyone reacts differently to each medication in my mind when i talk to my psychiatrist!:)
latifalatifa
- Date posted
- 2y
I used to be on fluvoxamine , the side effects were shakiness,loss of appetite,tiredness and vivid dreams
Hopeful58Hopeful58
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
Lexapro
ReadyForImprovementReadyForImpr...
- Date posted
- 2y
I've been on a few different meds over the past 15+ years. Zoloft, Cipralex, one other I can't recall, and now I'm on an SNRI - Effexor. I haven't had any major side effects. Some weight gain and I found one or two reduced my libido significantly... but thankfully Effexor doesn't do that to me! I missed intimacy during those times.
Hello777Hello777
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- 3h
@ReadyForImprovement Hi! I was on Zoloft for about 20 years and it really worked so well for me, but I think it started building up in my system and I was getting extreme muscle tightness. It also made my skin a little itchy I think, which was really tough. I’m not sure if it was the medication, or not using “Free and Clear” Detergent. May I ask you if the Effexor helps with controlling OCD and how much you take of it? I just started 37.5 mg XR of Effexor. I tried Clomipramine before, but it made me really constipated. So far I am not constipated at all on Effexor but I am not sure if it’s going to help with the OCD. I was thinking of trying Luvox but I don’t want it to mess with my heart if that is a common symptom? Thank you!!
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