Thank goodness we have medications like SSRIs. My quality of life is better. If i had of been sick 100 years ago, I would have been locked up for life.
@smfarrie2943
2 жыл бұрын
Same. I read the interaction warnings on supplements or Google it. Most herbal supplements will react negatively with SSRIs.
@urfavegemini4231
2 жыл бұрын
I think this all the time! We wouldn't even be locked up if it was 200+ years ago, stoned and burnt!
@eclark9965
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Nothing like taking a pill to numb your troubles rather than addressing them
@eclark9965
2 жыл бұрын
@@urfavegemini4231 i don’t think they were stoning people for turning self pity into a full time job.
@crisrodriguez5693
2 жыл бұрын
@@eclark9965 The pill is supposed to give you some energy so that you can actually address the problems. Like push starting a car with a dead battery so you can take it somewhere where you can fix the problem.
@AbLaV
2 жыл бұрын
I've been taking Escitalopram since like 2017 and I am excited to find out what I have done wrong that I wasn't told about for the last four, going into five, years. That said, they have helped me a lot with regulating my mood issues and depression so even if I have made mistakes, they still have helped me.
@Yeah_You_Thought
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I just found this video today and I'm kind of annoyed cuz I just got on another medication! Because I felt that the Lexapro wasn't working 😡 I swear everyone in positions of authority leaves out information
@ashuvijay7031
2 жыл бұрын
@@Yeah_You_Thoughtdear did u feel pssd ?
@SpiritDragoness
2 жыл бұрын
I had the worst side effects from this medication. I didn't even get to the full dose yet when i felt like i was gonna die. I literally got half of the side effects from the side effect list that comes with this medication. And getting back to normal took me a year. 10 days destroyed me, and a year to recover. My gynecologist was pissed that this medication is still prescribed coz of the side effects that it has on the mammary glands (that it just one of the many side effects i got). She said that she sees these side effects too often....
@AbLaV
2 жыл бұрын
@@SpiritDragoness Oh dang, that is awful! I am thankful I didn't have bad side effects when I started taking them. I had a lot of worry about what if the meds were placebos and would I ever be able to stop taking them. I am over that now, but the worry and paranoia may have been a side effect
@pjsmith4369
2 жыл бұрын
@@Yeah_You_Thought Or you may not have had a competent doctor. Having been an RN who trained at a teaching hospital for the local University, I am always wary of doctors who do not know enough and do not keep up on the most recent medical information. Sometimes, you can do your own research, or switch doctors.
@deangiusti1884
2 жыл бұрын
I been taking Sertraline and Bupropion for yrs. It's helped immensely with depression.
@FrenkTheJoy
2 жыл бұрын
@Touko Fukawa Talk to your prescriber about it! There's lot of medications out there, it could be you just need to be on a different one, or perhaps on a different dosage. But it IS a common issue with anti-depressants where it sort of... sucks things out of you? I guess? I'm not an emotionless robot, but it's harder for me to want to do something creative since I've been on sertraline. I mean I love not feeling like I want to kill myself constantly anymore, but I miss the days when I felt like drawing as well. But anyway like I said, make sure your doctor knows how you feel! You can discuss other options with them, whether it's just going with a smaller dosage or switching to a different med altogether.
@LuvHaebom
2 жыл бұрын
me too, it’s a great combo, although if I go a day or two without taking one of them while still taking the other I get extremely irritable and angry
@samuelraita7564
Жыл бұрын
I feel like, especially these days, everybody is struggling with mental health and could benefit from careful/ intentional therapeutic use of substances like these.
@julianwan1140
Жыл бұрын
This whole thing is pretty new to me, can I contact nhr_syndicatee for guidance? If yes where please
@jackanderson7075
Жыл бұрын
@@julianwan1140 Yeah mate @ nhr_syndicatee
@jackanderson7075
Жыл бұрын
@@julianwan1140 inSta app
@timothybarlin8496
Жыл бұрын
@taiscaptures They ship anywhere and discreetly.. that's if you're worried about that
@immersionHEHE
Жыл бұрын
I've been on SSRIs for almost 15 years. I wouldn't even recommend these medications to my worst enemy. Very little is known of the extent of the long term effects on the brain. Over the years my symptoms has just gotten worse and it's extremely hard to quit because of the severe side-effects it causes. Dizziness, electric shock sensations in the brain, anxiety, depersonalisation, sweating, balance problems, trouble walking, nightmares etc. The list goes on and on and on. This is a 40 year old medication and now just serves as a massive cash grab for the pharmaceutical companies. Recent studies show that serotonin might not even be linked to depression after all and that SSRIs are pretty much as effective as a placebo for treating mental illness. There will come a time when we look back on SSRIs the same way we look back on the medical use of heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine today.
@catmom1322
2 жыл бұрын
As a neuroscientist, I find this very informative. You were able to catch a lay audience & as a registered nurse who studied neuroscience in my doctoral program, you did a great job explaining this. Thanks!
@ralsharp6013
2 жыл бұрын
Are you still studying and can you help me understand why my Tourette's has come back (after 40 years of not having any tics.) They're calling it rare TD now, after I received a Maxolon for a migraine. I've looked up tardive dyskinesia. And it seems like that could be the case, however, it also feels like Tourette's because I have exactly the same motor tics I had when I was 13 and younger. Toes, shoulder, eyebrows, bubble feeling under my top lip. Also my back and legs Twitch all night.. Ok so the biggest reason that I would like to speak with somebody who might understand this whole serotonin and dopamine thing, is because this is the medication that they give to pregnant women for nausea. It's not recommended in some countries for children under 10 due to the nerve damage side effects. Yet recommended for the foetus.. I'm not sure if you've heard of this medication or can help me understand what it might do to unborn child if, it has done this to me and others. They say things like these disorders can be genetic. I think by genetic makeup not really like metoclopramide ingredients. The doctor has told me p.s., this is irreversible
@azulyraazul9287
2 жыл бұрын
@@ralsharp6013 go to a doctor with your doubts they will be able to assess your needs and solve your doubts. They are the specialists in medication prescription after all!
@ralsharp6013
2 жыл бұрын
@@azulyraazul9287 thanks, yes have done that
@eclark9965
2 жыл бұрын
There’s no actual understood science behind ssris and there’s absolutely campaign to get as many people on the pills as possible, for life if possible.
@nickhicks8200
Жыл бұрын
I have a question I have been off Zoloft and buspirone for over two months and it has left me with headaches almost every day and a weird type of vision issues. Have you ever heard anything of this?
@katel3962
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! No doctor has ever mentioned this when prescribing meds.
@openureyes
2 жыл бұрын
I agree
@GetchaaPull
2 жыл бұрын
I know! It says on the pharmacy notes not to drink on it but that’s it
@ilovesingers1975
2 жыл бұрын
Never told this and I take one.
@nanafish0402
2 жыл бұрын
Right. Don't trust your Dr for this info. Talk to your pharmacist. He's your friend!!!
@YaYaPaBla
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly this is crazy
@jennybeanSMC
2 жыл бұрын
I feel like doctors should be required to hand out a booklet or go over this information when prescribing antidepressants. I've been on Citalopram for years and didn't know about some of this.
@lazyhippie6139
2 жыл бұрын
They don't care. They want you to stay sick.
@mairahernandez2099
2 жыл бұрын
Always google before taking anything I’m prescribed.
@threeMetreJim
9 ай бұрын
It's usually in the leaflet that comes with the medication. I've been on it for years too (20+).
@laurav.7241
6 ай бұрын
You want people to read??? @@threeMetreJim That would be sensible.
@laurav.7241
6 ай бұрын
They should prescribe meds for stupid people who can't read @@lazyhippie6139
@HollyOak
2 жыл бұрын
Nobody told me long term use of anti-depressants can deplete the body of vitamins and possibly lead to thyroid disruption. After I was diagnosed with low thyroid, I was told I should have been taking a daily vitamin B.
@janehyden1652
2 жыл бұрын
everyone should take it imo.
@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat
2 жыл бұрын
Well Holly, maybe the doctor thought it would be obvious. Or maybe they just don't have time. It is annoying I know. But every medication has a side effect. Antibiotics really mess up and destroy healthy gut flora, which can lead to a whole host of other health issues. People should be taking B vitamins regardless of whether they had a course of antidepressants. If not done so already, I suggest you get a full blood test check what other deficiencies you may now have.
@1978UA
2 жыл бұрын
I take so many vitamins a day. I figure I’m covered.
@jamesshielssoberlife.3701
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for that now i now why i have had to be on complan for years after nearly a decade on ssri's.
@jeremywvarietyofviewpoints3104
2 жыл бұрын
@@1978UA taking too many vitamins and minerals can also be bad for you.
@AmyAndThePup
2 жыл бұрын
I never knew that about NSAIDs. I knew about MAOs, St. John's, did not know about 5HTP. I'm surprised at how little of this was actually shared with me over the years, except for interactions with other SSRIs, because of needing to tweak meds in the past. Thank you so much for this video.
@1978UA
2 жыл бұрын
Micro doses about 100 mg of magic mushrooms also good for depression, or so I have read, and it also helps make new Neuro connections in the brain. But I don’t know if I can take them with my Ssri’s.
@pjsmith4369
2 жыл бұрын
Some side effects can occur because of a reaction between 2 medications. I went for 2 months before it was discovered that the mix of one specific SSRI and another med I was on brought my blood pressure below normal levels. Neither of them had that listed as a side effect. So if that happens, notify your Dr. and see if that could be the case. It was not even caught by the pharmacist. I was on an MAO inhibitor ( Nardil ) for Post Partum Psychosis. SSRI’s did not yet exist. Nardil is a very scary drug, but I had no choice.
@Camp_LameOnion
2 жыл бұрын
@@1978UA I have heard about similar studies and I appreciate that you're spreading the word about psilocybin therapy, but it is still a very relatively new science and I don't think science has had a chance to legally make these experiments accessible to alot of people that may/might not find alot of either pros or cons to that level of therapy yet. I like the prospects of the studies becoming more widely spread out, but there is still so much negative stigma surrounding the treatment because of the culture it represents. And as somebody that took mushrooms recreationally over the years, I'll admit that it's the culture that is often romanticized by the rec users that has made our science teams/government legislation boards full of doubt about the positive medical aspects and perhaps not taken these studies seriously yet. Idk, but I support the progression of that treatment the more we find out about it as limited as the clinical trials seem to have been in recent years.
@Ankit-bu9ql
2 жыл бұрын
@@pjsmith4369 sir i am taking MAO inhibitor and i want to know mao is best or ssri ppz guide me i m suffering from depression last 7 years
@Chrstne81
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t miss alcohol since there’s plenty of non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy. But DAMN… I miss having grapefruit!!! 😢 It’s worth it though to be able to function without having a meltdown every day.
@EEE-ij8lv
2 жыл бұрын
I am on Prozac *for many years* and eat grapefruit occasionally. I have never noticed any increase in side effects. That being said, I only eat a 1/2 at a time. It's probably not enough to make a difference.
@johncmitchell4941
2 жыл бұрын
I've been taking Celexa for over 20 years, 10mg/day for the first dozen or so and 20mg/day for nearly ten. Two years into initial treatment I read an article on SSRIs that listed a side effect of some as reducing migraine incidents. I'd suffered from migraines for over 40 years, never going a week or a month without one or occurring several days in a row at the same time of day or night. I realized I hadn't had one since taking the meds, and at 71 I still haven't.
@gerofiore9695
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the club mate, Ive been on Paxil 27yrs
@lindsaycrystalhealing6063
2 жыл бұрын
I too suffer from migraines. I think my partner was on Celexa but he had some other side effects from it.
@chem3066
2 жыл бұрын
Yay!
@fatbelly27
2 жыл бұрын
I've had occasional migraines since I was in my early 40s but so far not one since on a ssri
@gerofiore9695
2 жыл бұрын
John, have you ever heard of 'poop out' i.e. the idea that for some people it suddenly stops working (Paxil/Paroxetine) after many years, I suppose this can happen with other SSRI's, I sometimes worry about that and so tapered to a low dose of only 5mg but life is tough on 5mg, I tried 2,5mg and all manner of demons raise their ugly heads, depression, anger, sadness, worry, stress etc etc, this is my sticking point he 2.5mg stage. Im 55yrs so started taking it around 28yrs of age and was on 20mg as well initially, the last 7yrs tapered down to 5mg from 15mg (at some point I dropped 5mg) Ive read that the amount of serotonin circulating around in the brain lessens over the yrs of taking SSRI's, so Im not sure what this means the lessening of this pool of serotonin, does it then dry up eventually? The reason poop out is frightening is that 1. Depression will return with a vengeance and 2. Withdrawal or discontinuation syndrome sets in, wow - those 2 would knock anybody out. So I keep my drop to a minimum, but at times do wonder and think Id be happier on 10mg or even 7.5mg.
@TheSaltySiren
2 жыл бұрын
What the heck?!???? I worked in a Psychiactric hospital, and I can’t even begin to tell you how blown away I am! None of our pharm classes included any of this information. We had numerous patients on The anti-psychotics mentioned here as well as the mood stabilizers, anti-anxiety meds you mentioned AND SSRI’s! How did the Psych doctors not catch this?!?? It makes so much sense as to why our patients reacted the way they did. I’m blown away.
@Suzanne4415
2 жыл бұрын
Mood stabilizers and SSRIs absolutely CAN be combined, it's a reason for extra caution and the mania absolutely needs to be stabilized before trying, but it helps some bipolar people who are left with depression after stabilizing. This video oversimplifies massively.
@jacovisnowe
2 жыл бұрын
I love that you mentioned grapefruit. It actually slows down CYP450 too, which, from what I'm understanding, is a family (I think the cytochrome you mentioned may be in that family) of enzymes that metabolizes most antidepressants, anxiety medicine, and painkillers. None of those things will work on me unless I eat grapefruit, I had to figure that out on my own too after essentially experimenting on myself. 🙄 I ate half a grapefruit every other day and after 2 weeks I only needed a fourth of what I was originally taking. I went from still having panic attacks while on 2mg of Xanax (plus several other sedatives and medications) to only needing .5mg and I am now able to just use Kratom powder to prevent most panic attacks from happening. Grapefruit isn't super reliable though so I have a lot of trouble any time I'm needing painkillers. It's the worst at the dentist because they never believe me at first so they take forever and stab me so many times trying to numb me until they finally use a painkiller that is metabolized differently. 😑 All the painkillers that they've given me to take at home still won't work unless I take another 1,000mg of aspirin or acetaminophen too. I wish there was a cure for this kind of metabolism issue. Another person in my family has it too and it's just hell on us both. I believe something should be able to be developed from grapefruit to help people like us but it seems like it's a highly overlooked issue. Also, before anyone assumes I just built up a tolerance from recreational drug use or something. No, I have never used recreational drugs and I've been this way for my entire life. My son may also be that way considering ibuprofen won't even lower a fever when he's sick. It's an issue that a lot of people who carry the red hair genetic have apparently.
@lovewavesdriftingforever
2 жыл бұрын
They won’t investigate and provide a natural cure because they’re too busy farming out their dangerous preparations.. Grapefruit could be the answer to a bucketful of problems.. I don’t trust the pharmaceutical companies at all.. take care out there, love from England..🌎 P.S. what is Kratom powder..? Thank you 😊
@Fuzzysea693
Жыл бұрын
By any chance, are you naturally red-headed?
@jacovisnowe
Жыл бұрын
@@Fuzzysea693 I was born with strawberry blonde hair, so I do have the red hair gene. I have heard about the link between it and the issue with metabolizing these things too quickly. I just wish they would work on finding a treatment or cure for it. I don't think the scientists realize how serious it is. 🤦🏼♀️
@Jennifer-bw7ku
10 ай бұрын
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
@APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU
10 ай бұрын
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
@elizabethwilliams6651
10 ай бұрын
Yes, dr.sporessss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
@steceymorgan814
10 ай бұрын
I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
@APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU
10 ай бұрын
Is he on instagram?
@elizabethwilliams6651
10 ай бұрын
Yes he is. dr.sporessss
@rachelwilson1718
2 жыл бұрын
i think it would be good to address that a lot of antidepressants can interact with marijuana and cause serotonin syndrome. because marijuana, especially when smoking it can encourage reuptake of serotonin. it only really happened to me twice both times i had smoked it and had consumed a decent amount. i can consume edibles just fine though so do what you will with that info
@Purple_kiwi_
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! Happened to my sister, triggered her bipolar disorder and honestly, it just isn't talked about enough
@rachelwilson1718
2 жыл бұрын
@@Purple_kiwi_ you're welcome i get mild serotonin syndrome but it can be dangerous if it gets to a more severe level. marijuana definitely has adverse side effects for some but obviously when used properly and safely and in ways that work for the person it can be great.
@SleepySelkie96
2 жыл бұрын
People also don’t realize that Marijuana itself is a stimulant, and can cause issues with other stimulants such as ADHD medication (Amphetamines). Can give you high blood pressure etc.
@nenee009
2 жыл бұрын
@@SleepySelkie96 omg i didnt know that, recently started taking methylphenidate and started on sertraline this week, i smoke a small spliff a day, i guess i should consider stopping then :(
@SleepySelkie96
2 жыл бұрын
@@nenee009 If you’re only smoking small amounts, you may be able to continue use. You just need to monitor your blood pressure since, adhd meds can cause higher blood pressure themselves. I’d talk to your doctor about it!
@elizabethgambill3473
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to see you do a video like this on ADHD stimulant medication!
@VeniVdVici
2 жыл бұрын
Stopping Paroxetine was awful (took 3 months). Rapid increases in dose may cause Serotonin Syndrome but this risk is normally pretty small. You are more likely to suffer other side affects like headaches, nausea. Fever is a concern. Grapefruit interacts with a ton of medications. Most antidepressants have very little interplay with it. The mentioned CYP3A4 Enzyme is actually a whole family of enzymes. Unless you have a bad gene for the right version of an enzyme to metabolize your drug it is unlikely to affect you. Genetic testing is available affordably for this type of interaction. St. Johns Wort is a serious risk. There may be a genetic component but it is very common in serotonin syndrome cases. 5-HTP is a serotonin precursor. It doesn't tend to interact unless people have rarer genetic conditions or are on TCAs/MAOIs. Most Tryptophan gets destroyed in the stomache. It is not stable in Acids. Bio-availability is normally 40% or worse. Lots of medications interact with the CYP enzymes. Expect your pharmacist to notice as their software and training is to look for this; your doctor likely will not. This is why it is important to try to use the same pharmacy. It is really bad to mix different types of anti-depressants without supervision. I currently use two. I am fine. But there is a real reason to be concerned otherwise. The TCAs and MAOIs are especially dangerous.
@Limitedonathios
2 жыл бұрын
What are your credentials (not challenging, I just spend a lot of time on random science videos like this one and I like reading the comments. Sometimes you come across R&D scientists for pharma companies, sometimes you come across the PhD who helped characterize an enzyme. You just seem to know good stuff)
@gerofiore9695
2 жыл бұрын
@@reikiessence11 Ive been on it 27yrs, yes its a bitch to come off, the withdrawal or discontinuation syndrome pulls me back
@gerofiore9695
2 жыл бұрын
You are lucky you could get off, it seems to me that the longer you are on it the harder it is to come off, its like it becomes a part of your brain and trying to stop it is like literally taking a chunk of your brain away, the brain will rebel and do anything to get it back.
@doop445
Жыл бұрын
your comment was more accurate than the video itself
@cindyschmidt-pl5my
11 ай бұрын
I'm trying to get of it after 25 years and I feel as if I'm going insane.
@mishaa7263
2 жыл бұрын
who decided to name it "St. John's Wort" like it sounds like a STD medication or smth
@SchoolforHackers
2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha - wort is just Old English for “plant”
@icannotbeseen
2 жыл бұрын
oh cool I've been eating ibuprofen like mad since December because of dental problems while on escitalopram. If you don't look it up yourself nobody tells you these things :(
@nikkimcavoy1441
2 жыл бұрын
There’s a lot of reasons why Im on SSRIs I blame school bullies and being picked on for a lot of it I think it comes out in you in later life sadly x
@nikkimcavoy1441
2 жыл бұрын
I think they do but I’ve found Prozac to be most effective than any of them sertraline made me like a zombie and venlaflaxine is just horrendous xx
@nikkimcavoy1441
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve not been too happy with the weight gain side it piles weight on you like nothing xx
@nikkimcavoy1441
2 жыл бұрын
@@orangesnowflake3769 I know mood wise I think I’m pretty much the same person I was 20 odd years ago not much difference there x
@PraveenSrJ01
2 жыл бұрын
The bullies are evil and should’ve been aborted as babies.
@paulAnthony7236
2 жыл бұрын
Never go on fluoxetine it's bad . thankfully they stopped working on me but made me ill alot.
@AlonzoAguilar-j2h
8 ай бұрын
I've been on sertraline since I was 19 , I'm 34 now, I want off😢
@natthekiwi7074
2 жыл бұрын
I started SSRIs recently and had grapefruit 2 days in a row. I feel awfully tired. This video explains that. However it got me to look into the long term affects of SSRI’s which makes me want to wean off them as soon as my 30 tablets are out
@trippplecup1563
Жыл бұрын
Did you end up quitting?
@lisaalexander1824
Жыл бұрын
You must...
@trippplecup1563
Жыл бұрын
@@lisaalexander1824 what are the affects of long term use? Been on Zoloft for 6 months
@persika77
Жыл бұрын
Update?
@russianorctrash6591
Жыл бұрын
Get off them and instead take psilocybin (magic mushrooms). It has helped with my depression and anxiety. No side effects or withdrawals like anti depressants. Trust me
@sleeplessinscotland2578
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. I have fibromyalgia and also take Sertraline for depression - and I’m on several other medications that all increase risk is serotonin syndrome- now I just need to find myself the will to not convince myself I’m at deaths door 😂😂
@Haddy26
Жыл бұрын
How were you diagnosed with fibro and what were your symptoms? I heard it's very hard to diagnose.
@sleeplessinscotland2578
Жыл бұрын
@@Haddy26 hey - it’s the kind of rule everything else out type illness, I was referred to a rheumatologist who did several tests and came up with the diagnosis
@Haddy26
Жыл бұрын
@@sleeplessinscotland2578 I've been having severe fatigue, no energy and muscle aches for the past week, and it's happened off and on a month ago as well. I figured it's just a side effect of my depression and anxiety but I'm wondering if it's something more.
@cinthyasalas2360
2 жыл бұрын
My best advice to people taking any type of medication is to do research on it. Don’t expect the doctor or pharmacist to tell you much. It’s your body and you are responsible for your share. I’ve been on medication that messed up my bones and I learned the hard way, now I question everything.
@streetridersidd1362
2 жыл бұрын
what happened to your bones !?? I am also having ssri and I have problem in my bones like it feels stiff and uneasy everytime in my whole body ...plz help
@catclaw7462
Жыл бұрын
That's all very well but if you have had a nervous breakdown you dont even know what day it is let alone cope with trying to figure out what can interact with SSRIs just a thought I know this unfortunately
@sapnasawhneysrivastava8092
Жыл бұрын
@@streetridersidd1362 you feel restlessness and pain in full body,i think calcium levels decrease by taking these medicines. The way out is to take multivitamins and calcium supplements with ssris
@vincemarshall8550
Ай бұрын
@@catclaw7462unless these people have been there they havent got a clue 🙄
@adhdhikaru
2 жыл бұрын
I ended up getting a rare side effect of sertraline: significant worsening of short term memory. It got to the point where, within the 5 months I took it for, I can only remember very few bits and pieces of the last 4 months before switching; everything is basically blank for me for the last 3 months, save a few horrible moments of emotional despair. Now I'm on escitalopram, with no signs of those side effects thank god.
@rxndzvi
2 жыл бұрын
Bro wtf this is exactly like me as well,should I let my doctor know about this???
@adhdhikaru
2 жыл бұрын
@@rxndzvi yes, absolutely!! if it's impacting your day-to-day life negatively, that is NOT normal. Everyone's brain works differently, so if one medication isn't working for you, then there are many, many more to choose from. Keep your doctor in the loop!
@rxndzvi
2 жыл бұрын
@@adhdhikaru ok thanks for getting back to me appreciate it i will let my doctor know👍
@adhdhikaru
2 жыл бұрын
@@rxndzvi good luck my guy 👌
@jadaxleigh
2 жыл бұрын
I've been off of it for over a year and still have a horrible memory
@lindsaycrystalhealing6063
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve benefited so much from mine but jeez, the sexual side effects are killing my relationship! I’m trying so many different things to get back to the love bug I was before.
@lh98
2 жыл бұрын
Go see a specialist. There is a cream that women can use I think it’s applied under the arm or on the flank that helps even out hormone levels. I’ve always been a very sexual person and my wife doesn’t have quite the same drive. It’s been a bit of a struggle but recently a lesbian woman I know told me about this. Ssri’s are powerful drugs and can have many negative side effects too. Over the years I stay faithful through communication and a lot of masturbation but now I’m hopeful she will see a change back to our earlier years. Hopefully that’s not TMI lol.
@lindsaycrystalhealing6063
2 жыл бұрын
@@lh98 not tmi. It’s reality. But my psych and I are working on it. Lowering my dose and adding a supplement that’s supposed to help with depression the same way SSRI’s do. We are trying that before moving on to different meds. I tried Wellbutrin and had a horrible reaction.
@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana
2 жыл бұрын
@@lindsaycrystalhealing6063 Don't give up.
@BenSussmanpro
2 жыл бұрын
For me, it hasn’t affected my sex drive but has caused delayed ejaculation, which can be helpful…or not. For women I’ve heard that some ADs are designed specifically to address your concerns. Good luck!
@lindsaycrystalhealing6063
2 жыл бұрын
@@BenSussmanpro yes! My partner had the same issue with the first couple meds he tried but luckily got it worked out. My dr immediately thought of Wellbutrin since it has no sexual side effects but unfortunately it sent me into a really deep depression and I had to stop taking it. What meds do you know of that I could try? I’ll bring them up to her. I have major depression, anxiety and ptsd. I’m on separate anxiety meds currently so I mainly need something to keep my depression in check. Of course I’m also in weekly therapy so I don’t rely on meds alone.
@nbdjz1058
2 жыл бұрын
drinking alcohol on fluoxetine almost got me hospitalized twice. drinking alcohol on escitalopram is perfectly fine for me and i can drink as much as i could without meds. fluoxetine had a shitton of side effects for me, escitalopram has none. for fluoxetine, i could only take the lowest dose (5mg) and for escitalopram i'm on the hightest dose (20mg) with no side effects. i love escitalopram. maybe you can tell.
@tessthemess410
2 жыл бұрын
ive been taking fluoxetine since december 2020 and i did not know i was not supposed to drink alcohol and it also made me lose control so much faster and not in a good way. It also fucked up my moods and did not help me
@nbdjz1058
2 жыл бұрын
@@tessthemess410 i too have made only bad experiences with fluoxetine :/ hope you find something that works better for you!
@PWNsoldier
2 жыл бұрын
I got lucky and I only have one negative side effect from Fluoxetine. Dry mouth. Brains are whacky, and SSRIs are relatively new. The workings of the human mind are still being evaluated by medicine. Don't be afraid to tell your doctor that an antidepressant isn't working for you. Every individual is different, and having so many alternatives means doctors can try out different ones and figure out your best option.
@kyl0875
2 жыл бұрын
I can drink very heavily on Fluoxetine - and I'm on a high dosage - and be completely fine. It's so weird. I've been very lucky. Alcohol does make me dizzy quicker if other stuff is involved. Like at gigs, when I drink and I'm jumping around and yelling. I nearly pass out but sat and drinking, I can drink loads and be fine. I think I've personally been really lucky with Fluoxetine. It's really really helped and caused near to no side affects. I know you're not sht talking Fluoxetine but when people tell people not to take it, that makes me really angry. Yes it works for some and not others but you just keep in close communication with your doctors and tell them immediately if you have problems.
@SoulxSpectre
2 жыл бұрын
I don't usually drink often anymore, maybe one night every month or two, however I've noticed on sertraline I am utterly bladdered after 2 or 3 drinks :s I'm usually a "lightweight" but now I physically cannot binge drink on a night out or "keep up" like I used to, probably a good thing tbh but I wonder whats going on there.
@christinerewell9954
2 жыл бұрын
No one told me that I should be careful taking ibuprofen with sertraline. 6 months ago I had a hip replacement at the age of 58. I had been taking sertraline for 8 months and ibuprofen for about 12 months due to hip pain. Before my hip replacement I wasn't told to stop either of them and after my hip surgery I needed a blood transfusion because during the surgery I had lost so much blood. 🙄
@darrenrobinson9041
2 жыл бұрын
yikes - the drug interaction databases are a must visit.
@jeanettepaynter1183
2 жыл бұрын
You should have been told to stop certain medications during your pre-op office visit. Most if not all surgical offices give you literature on what medications to stop taking.
@christinerewell9954
2 жыл бұрын
@@jeanettepaynter1183 I should have been told but I wasn't 🙄. No mention of either medication in the folder . They did tell me to stop other meds but not those 2.
@Suzanne4415
2 жыл бұрын
What's crazy is that nobody told you to not take an NSAID daily for months! That's absolutely not safe, and yes they def should've informed you to quit before the surgery, so sorry that happened to you. Acetaminophen is the only OTC pain med you can take longterm (as long as you don't exceed 6-8/24 hrs and your liver is ok.)
@christinerewell9954
2 жыл бұрын
@@Suzanne4415 it was fine to take ibuprofen long term as long as you take no more than 2 three times a day. My GP told me to take them with cocodomol. I couldn't walk without them before my hip replacement. 🙄 .
@kaerithmallock
2 жыл бұрын
Add valium to the list, paroxetine + valium can just make you unable to breath, and reducing the usage of valium takes very long and is really hard to endure.
@jardex2275
2 жыл бұрын
They actually use the Grapefruit fact in an episode of Moriarty the Patriot. After hearing that a gardener was being abused by his employer, the Moriarty brothers visit the employer's estate, and notice he has many exotic plants, including a grapefruit tree. They receive an invitation to meet with the employer, and mention that the grapefruit has an excellent taste. He has the servants make juice out of it, he drinks it, and it counters the heart medication he had been taking. No one raises a hand to help him, and he dies. It's episode 2, so you don't have to go far into the series to see it.
@dazanii
2 жыл бұрын
Might as well add on illegal drugs too for others safety. MDMA also increases risk of serotonin syndrome.
@virob9561
2 жыл бұрын
methoxetamine as well. Amphetamines, Serotonergic psychedelics
@Matlacha_Painter
Жыл бұрын
What should be avoided is the SSRI based poisons. Then you could just live your life.
@cranke99
Жыл бұрын
I was prescribed Mirtazapine for insomnia about 2 1/2 weeks ago. One of the big side effects for me was the elevated edginess and anxiety it created. It's done a great job at fixing my sleep nonetheless. But as soon as my doctor heard me mention the side effects she quickly prescribed Fluoxetine. Never ever been on it. And after watching this and all the things to avoid I think I further want to stay away from it and just wait for these side effects to wear off. Personally I think sometimes these doctor rush to fix every little problem with a pill and expensive follow up calls and visits. We forget there in a business to push things that may not always be the right thing for us at that time.
@crushingit5128
2 жыл бұрын
This is information that a majority of physicians don't know anything about. But will gladly prescribe you a SSRI
@laurav.7241
6 ай бұрын
You just watch a KZitem video and believe everything you hear. LMAO.
@crushingit5128
6 ай бұрын
@@laurav.7241 nope. Been on SSRIs for decades from many physicians and did my homework. Plus you know... Experience
@TM-pc6us
2 жыл бұрын
My mum was prescribed mementine for Alzheimer’s disease and also sertraline, whilst she was in a care home. The ‘memory clinic’ kept increasing the dose she was on. From 25mg to 150mg. My mums muscles started to stiffen and we were told that sertraline and mementine shouldn’t be taken together.
@HalfHarry
2 жыл бұрын
Horrid stuff sertaline
@shovelhead4558
2 жыл бұрын
They should of never given your mum this drug it effects cognitive disorder badly.
@Cathy-xi8cb
2 жыл бұрын
If you think that the nurses in a nursing home understand medication interactions, I have a bridge to sell you. They aren't sitting there at the desk reading the latest nursing journals. They almost always have a h.s. education and couldn't wade past the index page.
@lindatshappat4973
Жыл бұрын
I was on paroxetine for 15 years. For SIX years I struggled with sleeping 12-15 hours a day! I could sleep 7 hours then fall back to sleep for 8 hours more.. The doctors & specialists couldn't figure it out why. I went gluten & dairy free for a year. I underwent many tests & different drugs, which had their own side effects, to figure out why my sleep was so messed up. None of this helped. It was debilitating. Everything around me was falling apart . I couldn't take care of my house or yard. The doctor didn’t taper me off just switched to another drug with the same issues. I also was on nsaids & opiates for severe arthritis. For several weeks after stopping the drug I experienced daily throwing up, diarrhea, brain zaps & daily weepiness. The withdrawl depression was so much worse than the original depression . It's been 10 months since stopping paroxetine and the the weepiness continues. Imagine that your feeling ok and talking to someone about something mundane like the weather and quite suddenly you're fighting off tears & sobbing for no reason. I've become more reclusive as this is very embarrassing. I did find out that paroxetine shouldn't be taken for more than 2 years. I also suffer from migraines & hashimotos. The drug had zero effect on the migraines .There has to be better treatment for depression than these drugs. Medical cannabis has worked better for me. The doctors prescribing these drugs don't really know in depth how to prescribe these drugs or how to discontinue their use. There are some people who have to taper off these meds FOR YEARS! Imagine enduring negative side effects from theses drugs and having to taper off for 3-4 years. If you doubt my experience just check out Facebook pages for support for patients trying to stop taking these drugs.
@russianorctrash6591
Жыл бұрын
I can confirm what she said is TRUE. I was on Paxil for 3 years and had withdrawal symptoms for a year and a half. Horrible HORRIBLE side effects and withdrawals. Never again am I going back on anti depressants. I have been taking psilocybin instead and has helped me so much with my severe depression and anxiety. No side effects, withdrawals, or addiction. Best part about it is all natural mushroom. I suggest to start microdosing them. Take them at small amounts at a time because too much will do the opposite and you will have a negative experience.
@agood1
2 жыл бұрын
the esclipram has been great, except the 80lb weight gain, gas, etc. Since taking this my appetite has increased so much it is crazy difficult to resist... But seriously the anxiety is gone it does work. Im working on loosing the weight
@malikazevri7663
2 жыл бұрын
Hey there! Can u please answer when did u start feeling better? Im on day 22 now, not feeling much difference yet. I have anxiety and depression
@Cathy-xi8cb
2 жыл бұрын
There are other meds that don't have this effect.
@juliesnuffin9807
10 ай бұрын
I never knew this. Ty.
@sianmetcalfe9492
2 жыл бұрын
I was only on fluxotine for a matter of 2 weeks, it made my migraines worse, I felt more depressed and anxious. I stopped immediately. I'm now waiting to be seen by a psychiatrist to see what therapy is best for me.
@justjulie45T
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe your dose was too high
@diplomasaurus4232
2 жыл бұрын
They(drs) like to tell you to persevere for at least 8weeks on new meds, but would they if if made them feel so much worse??
@grayham6998
2 жыл бұрын
@@diplomasaurus4232 Because "feeling worse" is only temporary and the benefits are worth waiting for. The doctors should really state that the medication will make you feel worse initially though so it does not come as such a shock to the system.
@julieannelovesbooks
2 жыл бұрын
I also had horrible migraines for the first couple of weeks, but on sertraline, and that seems to be quite common, especially if you’re already prone to headaches and migraines. But I’ve had that with every single SSRI that I’ve tried, and the side effect does go away for me after the third week. I really hope you can find something that works for you 💕
@Suzanne4415
2 жыл бұрын
Fluoxetine takes longer than other SSRIs to start working - 6wks as opposed to 3-4. Feeling worse for 1-2 weeks (not 6-8!) is to be expected and they should inform ppl of that, but you shouldn't 'tough it out' if it's making you massively depressed or suicidal, and worsening migraines is probably a deal breaker for many :/ But it's quite possible a different SSRI would affect you differently, it's weird how different each can be for different people. (e.g. for me personally, fluoxetine is the only one that doesn't make me sleepy, oddly since that not very common for SSRIs, and lexapro/escitalopram was the only one I couldn't drink on.) Wishing you lots of luck, it's great that you're gonna see a psychiatrist!
@susanjolly3295
2 жыл бұрын
I was put on anti depression pills when my son became ill, I was not depressed!!!!! But because I didn’t know where to turn I took them…. When he passed the doctor increased my dose and I was left to it…. No longer on them and so glad ….
@chintzyhall8731
2 жыл бұрын
Could I ask what your dosage was and how did you manage to come off that dose, who oversaw you coming off them and how long did it talk? I take 200 mg per day. I would be most grateful for any advice.
@Andy-cb4uv
2 жыл бұрын
@@chintzyhall8731 I was on 150mg and reduced the dosage myself. Not really recommended to do without your gp’s say so but, I reduced slowly until I eventually stopped taking them. Side effects of the reduction were like fireworks going off in my head and was quite distressing at times. Guess the right thing is to ask your gp if you want to reduce them and be guided by their advice. Good luck
@chintzyhall8731
2 жыл бұрын
@@Andy-cb4uv Thank you for taking the time to reply. I know exactly what you mean by "fireworks" - I'll have a word Wirth my GP.
@thelazyalpaca948
2 жыл бұрын
I was seeing a doctor while trying a new SSRI (I think it was citalopram) and he prescribed me Sumatriptan for my migraines. I was in the office while he said he was going to prescribe it and I went "wait, isn't that dangerous? Both medications have huge warnings of not to mix." He said it'd be fine and not that big of a deal. I never went to that doctor again, and didn't really need an antidepressant at that time. Even the pharmacist was like WTF, no.
@cassandra.wladyslava
2 жыл бұрын
I was prescribed Sumatriptan while on Escitalopram once too. I had no idea they shouldn’t be taken together and was never warned about it. Luckily for me, I did find out that you shouldn’t take the former if you have epilepsy (which I do.) so I never did. For some reason the information about me having epilepsy wasn’t marked down in my record @_@
@catmom1322
2 жыл бұрын
Having been on SSRIs for years, & having way too many migraines, I did not find my use of Imitrex to be a problem.
@ChristineSeaman
2 жыл бұрын
I'm increasingly a big fan of running new meds past the nearest pharmacist as they're super knowledgeable about interactions. Glad you knew to ask about that particular combo!
@tr4shkitty
2 жыл бұрын
My nurse prescribed me lexapro after tapering off zoloft but didn't say anything about waiting any time between medications. My pharmacist said I couldn't take them within 5 to 7 days of each other. He wouldn't even let me have them because he wanted me to be safe. My nurse didn't tell me any of that. Just added to the list of reasons I need to find a new place and a real doctor. Thank God for pharmacists!
@meelamiela
2 жыл бұрын
Suma and escitalopram have been fine for me so far.
@michaelosgoodjr947
2 жыл бұрын
Caffeine, nicotine, added sugar, and dairy. These are the things that'll cause my side effects and drive me into massive paranoia. Thanks for the information. Also there's caffeine in chocolate. The more ya know.
@franimal86
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I wanted to mention chocolate has very little caffeine, but you can add cocoa powder to anything. The problem with most chocolate is the amount of sugar it has. The darker the chocolate, the less sugar and dairy, but the more caffeine. Just keep in mind a whole dark chocolate bar has less caffeine than a cup of coffee.
@jwenting
2 жыл бұрын
not sure about why dairy'd do that, but the others are well known for causing changes in mental state.
@carmenh1863
6 ай бұрын
Escalitopram has improved my life massively. Thank you for your very clear well explained video.
@bonnienorth7197
Жыл бұрын
It’s flat out WRONG to suggest that discontinuation syndrome occurs only when you suddenly discontinue SSRI. I suffered severe discontinuation syndrome DESPITE carefully following my doctor’s instructions when discontinuing Paxil. This situation didn’t simply affect me, so much so in fact that class action lawsuits have successfully proceeded against Glaxo Smith Kline (manufacturers of Paxil) precisely because of this and other problems with this medication. You should have been more clear that no matter how gradually you decrease this medication, you may STILL suffer discontinuation syndrome. There are people who haven’t been successful in ceasing Paxil, because of this problem.
@Chelss05
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been on sertraline 50mg for 10 years and I’m now having bad thyroid issues and severe acid reflux… I went to a new drs and they were like oh yeah that can be a side effect you should have been given anti reflux tablets to help at the very beginning … unbelievable. I’m also having to go for a scan of my throat to decided what to do about my thyroid issues
@EmmieHunny
2 жыл бұрын
This is a great style of video. Informative, gets right into it, and covers a broad range. Thanks!
@Arthur_Sleep
11 ай бұрын
Most of the people watching this aren't neuro scientists. It would be great if you or someone else could explain these medications in a childlike way so that we understand a bit easier.
@nancysdsk
4 ай бұрын
I understand your concern. I appreciate plain-language presentations.
@GetchaaPull
2 жыл бұрын
I abruptly discontinued cipralex and i thought I was fine and then approximately a month later, I woke up and was extremely suicidal. Out of nowhere!
@audrahartman4212
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this information. It will help me discuss pain management more effectively.
@annaisley5755
2 жыл бұрын
I take sertraline and buspirone, and I discovered on my 21st birthday that they do NOT go well with alcohol. I was shaking the entire night.
@johnmahland363
4 ай бұрын
I’m 56 years old I just started on SSRI and I always fought to try and manage it. I tried them recently at my wife’s suggestion and she was right and I feel much better and I’m very grateful and I encourage everybody who’s hesitant to do it. Take that leap of faith and just try.
@general_zizi1156
Жыл бұрын
Psilocybin containing mushrooms saved my life. The drastically reduced my benzodiazepine withdrawal allowing me to quite illicit pill addiction after three years of heavy daily use before it would had became medically dangerous to quit. It has also helped me survive depression.
@ellaaysun6181
Жыл бұрын
@Lillian Victoria I was having this constant, unbearable anxiety due to work stress. Not until I came across *dr.jeromespore* a very intelligent mycologist. He saved my life honestly
@ellaaysun6181
Жыл бұрын
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@ellaaysun6181
Жыл бұрын
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@dilara4130
Жыл бұрын
@Vicky Desmond I feel the same way too. I put too much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels. I am also glad to be a part of this community.
@corayilmaz9486
Жыл бұрын
@@ellaaysun6181 It’s quite fascinating. Is this person reliable? I’m eager to get some GT
@susancoomes2785
Жыл бұрын
Dr prescribe these SSRIs which are terrible and terrible withdrawal but OMG don’t give you benzos because you might have the exact same effects. Our healthcare is leaving so many people suffering alone and stigmatized!
@jazzmyne6881
2 жыл бұрын
I use to be on Zoloft. I was still depressed and I constantly got high fevers. All I was told was don't drink alcohol. I wish they had told me about these other risks. Maybe my regular taking of NSAIDS, Antibiotics, and Anti-emetics caused the fevers, anger, and stomach pains I had on Zoloft. I wish doctors would just be honest I've had so many tell me drugs are all no risk, you can mix anything, classifying addictivedrugs as non addictive.
@POTFULLOFGREEN
2 жыл бұрын
they only say dont drink to cover their own asses
@Cathy-xi8cb
2 жыл бұрын
Boost your health literacy. You have to do the research for yourself. Not doing so could send you to the ER.
@jazzmyne6881
2 жыл бұрын
@@Cathy-xi8cb You are absolutely right. I know that now. Unfortunately sometimes you can't just trust anyone because they are supposed to be a professional.
@Cathy-xi8cb
2 жыл бұрын
@@jazzmyne6881 I am a licensed medical professional, and I can tell you that no prescriber has the time to review everything with you anymore. No one was being "dishonest" with with you, because they are thinking only of warning you of deadly reactions, not the ones that make you miserable. Most prescribers also specialize, meaning that they cannot possibly stay current in every area of advancement outside their specialty. Pharmacists might guide you, but not after COVID turned them into vaccinators in their "spare time". The only answer is to look up every medication, every condition, and start to learn as much about things as you can, every time, every situation. And try hard to stay off all medications if there is another effective way to address your condition(s). As providers, I can assure you that this is what we do for ourselves and our families. We aren't fond of drugs because we know so much about the complexities. We will take them very mindfully when the alternative is more illness, injury, or death.
@jazzmyne6881
2 жыл бұрын
@@Cathy-xi8cb Yup you're certainly right about all of this information and the advice is very helpful Thank you : )
@NatureFreak1127
2 жыл бұрын
So, when I was on abilify, quetiapine and SSRI I drank 0.5l fresh grapefruit juice while I was waiting in line in a restaurant and I almost fainted. Low blood pressure. Fortunately, I don't take most of it anymore.
@ldjt6184
2 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to have too much serotonin in your body without having taken SSRis or 5 HTP?
@heather7408
2 жыл бұрын
I had serotonin syndrome for months because I'm a fast metabolizer and it was awful, but I didn't even know it was happening because I was never told any possible symptoms, thank you for this video
@luxlifewithmeg2552
2 жыл бұрын
What did Serotonin syndrome feel like
@jdssurf
2 жыл бұрын
@@luxlifewithmeg2552 also interested, and what did he do to reach that spot, just the ssri or did he mix something
@jdssurf
2 жыл бұрын
What did it feel like and why did it happen, did you mix something with your ssri
@christinesarkis4029
Жыл бұрын
@Gretchen K. Adding to this: uncontrollable vomiting, sweating, shivering, dissociation, hallucinations. The few times it happened to me (caused by taking cough medicine) I remember being certain that this was how I was going to die. If my roommates hadn't been around to take me to the ER I probably would have.
@lisaalexander1824
Жыл бұрын
No one told me what it's like, and this video said NOTHING about it...just what to avoid to avoid it...big help...not..
@snowps1
2 жыл бұрын
Dang, I've been on and off Lexapro for 15 years and not a single doctor ever told me to avoid anything.
@BlankParty
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been on Zoloft for a few years now and I’m so happy with it. I’ve noticed that I can no longer take melatonin though. It makes me feel very jumpy and anxious.
@mewchilla4384
2 жыл бұрын
Got on Zoloft/Sertraline a few months ago, probs just before Christmas. Absolutely changed me and I'm endlessly happy for it
@mewchilla4384
2 жыл бұрын
@Drew Jackson Before that, a year or two prior I tried venlafaxine. I absolutely hated it: nasty bouts of insomnia, hallucinations, mouth so dry I could choke! Horrid brain zaps too. The comparison to my experience with Zoloft is like night and day, with the Zoloft I experienced some bad nausea and felt a bit uppity, but the change occurred within a week and the biggest thing is my mood has entirely stabilised. I initially went on it for anxiety reasons, so I'm not sure if that's why one didn't work, but my doctor did mention I had depressive issues as well. I don't want to off myself every day at least now, lol. I'm a far more pleasant person to be around: I'm not angry all the time, I don't snap at people, I'm way more inclined to show concern at friends being rude or off to me rather than lashing out and becoming vindictive. I feel like I have the potential to become a good person now. Nothing like that happened with the venlafaxine, I just became ten times more anxious and felt absolutely dreadful.
@jess57565
2 жыл бұрын
me too! for the longest time i was ashamed and very hesitant to take medicine. but once i started, it is like night and day in my general mood and ability to just complete everyday tasks. i am endlessly grateful for it. plus with the sertraline i have not experienced really any “negative” symptoms except a very occasional nausea.
@mewchilla4384
2 жыл бұрын
@@jess57565 Basically the same for me. I have occasional nausea now, particularly with certain foods (particularly creamy, garlicky and mildly spice- used to be the worst for spice but I love it so much I soldiered my way through it) but it's 100x worth it!
@LuigiIsBabygirl
2 жыл бұрын
I just started Zoloft yesterday, it’s my first time taking this type of medicine so I’m nervous but so glad I finally got onto something
@DrFeelGoood
2 жыл бұрын
thank goodness i rarely drink anyways, but i totally noticed when i drank after starting my medication that i was so SLEEPY like right away! it ruined my fun nights when i was too tired to function so i usually am the DD nowadays haha. kinda sucks tho...i wish i could get crunk every once in a while without worrying about the affects
@l.a.w.79
2 жыл бұрын
Okay so now I’m upset!!! Why don’t doctors tell you this??? I just bought a TON of grapefruits!!!! I’ve been diagnosed with low thyroid for years and docs never made the connection 😖
@cervidae3291
2 жыл бұрын
man ive been on paroxetine for about 10 years now and was never talked to about which foods/drinks to avoid- i guess its a good thing i never liked grapefruit 😂 thank you for this video! its absolutely wild how much we know about brain and body chemicals now; wild but wonderful
@itsjustme7487
Жыл бұрын
This is the first time I've heard of all of this. I've been using Fluoxatine for nearly 20 years.
@himbikerashu286
Жыл бұрын
Is paroxetine working for you?
@stephaniehamilton6217
2 жыл бұрын
My doctor has prescribed me Naproxen long term for arthritic pain and he never once told me it would interact with Escitalopram, which he also prescribed me long term!
@jazznpercy
2 жыл бұрын
My mom has kidney damage from all the meds she's taken over the years. When she went to a kidney specialist, the first thing he said was to stop taking Naproxen. Of all the meds she was on, he said that one was the worst.
@ChickpeatheTortie
2 жыл бұрын
@@jazznpercy - I've got RA and recently had a really bad attack my GP gave me Naproxen - I thought I was going to die nearly ripped my digestive tract out
@ravengold4840
2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@carlyw.5538
2 жыл бұрын
3 GP's and 2 pharmacists specifically told me it's safe to take these two together
@rebeccaa6402
2 жыл бұрын
They should be ok together as long as you are taking gut protection - a PPI or H2 antagonist
@ffsake1361
2 жыл бұрын
I was doing good until the ciprofloxacin lol. I take cip for regular UTI's. Good to know this though. Also when my doctor was doing research for the right anti depressant for me as I'm a fair amount of medications. He mentioned that when taking sertraline with tramadol it can also lower the blood pressure.
@janehyden1652
2 жыл бұрын
isnt that zoloft?
@ffsake1361
2 жыл бұрын
@@janehyden1652 I just googled it and yeah Sertraline is also known as Zoloft. Zoloft is its brand name.
@Ingrid922
2 жыл бұрын
In case you have had any seizures, tramadol lowers your seizure threshold. Just in case, because I do.
@janicefisk9052
Жыл бұрын
If you have frequent UTI's and you are postmenopausal, you would probably benefit from a vaginal estrogen cream. It will stop your UTI's.
@leigh24
Жыл бұрын
Cipro is poison be careful
@shovelhead4558
2 жыл бұрын
Good post I have been on Sertraline 100mg as soon as I took it I felt my health slowly declining to the point where I did not could not think! Reading a tape measure a complete mess, weight loss 80 kilos to 76,muscle wastage sole destroying, writing very small scratchy,tremors,bad sweats feeling hot unable to go in the sun, night mares lucid dreaming acting out my dreams (partner kicked punched! Find myself on the floor, screaming, laughing,could not understand others unable to process, eyes sore looking very tired up to 3 days without sleep, cramps painful,muscles rhythmic constant twitching 24 seven, uncontrolled movement, voice deeper hard to swollen had to drink water with food, I felt as if I was dying a slow death my strength gone I was unable to put half inch screws into wood or pinch open a clip I used every day, slurred speech, little urine, coloured dark brown or lime, confused it was hell,can’t go on I was broken,I looked at my medicine I wanted a review now!I kept getting turned away A&Ei showed them my iPad with Sertraline syndrome o it’s another drug taker! I just got in my van and drove to a chemist i did not know I asked for advice he looked and uttered that’s a lot of meds, I told him what I could he told me I was in real danger I asked for help as my driving was so bad he could not help but was very concerned I understood, so I stopped the Sertraline the next day I woke felt way better went to town I could walk,talk see clearly ,read,it was like being reborn I went home my partner was in shock she called the GP she said how in god’s name so I told her, now I am slowly reducing the Sertraline 100 mg , My other meds are as follows, Fluvoxamine 50mg twice a day,Allopurinol 100mg,Artorvastatin 40 mg,irbesartin 75 mg,Bisoprolol 1.25 mg,Melatonin 4mg,Clopidogrel 75 mg, Diazepam 4 mg, a total of 5 interacted I was shutting down fast my Melatonin was pushed way too high dangerously high, My GP thought his computer flagged any clashes with medication! I had to school him he is a good man,I was so informed on the subject ,he asked if he could have permission to alter my medication I agreed, Sertraline was halved Fluvoxamine stopped I was reducing through concerns for my health Melatonin 4 mg stopped Clopidogrel halved need review heart clinic, I am still very ill and the changes I don’t know yet I just need to be my old self my poor partner has had hell but been there,we lost so much money booked holidays changes of pillow’s am I angry hell yes , I lost most of my friends I don’t blame them, I was very paranoid scary, Hallucinations I knew they were not real it’s just what you constantly see I was unsure as to weather I was asleep or awake! All I can say is don’t self medicate it’s a bad lonely place go to a person you trust in my case i was lucky 🍀 the feeling of being alone are terrifying, Be lucky. have little faith in the health service
@WaynoGur
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Could you do a video on Parkinson's and / or Alzheimer's? Thanks.
@jjmedicine
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'll be doing lessons on those topics in the near future!
@linneagustavsson5111
2 жыл бұрын
Been on fluoxetine (40 mg) since I was 16, 32 now but I’ve been fatigued my whole life due to hypermobility syndrome.
@nola3724
2 жыл бұрын
Im 17 and on 40mg of floroxitine, is there anything you'd suggest to help avoid that?
@linneagustavsson5111
2 жыл бұрын
@@nola3724 the hypermobility is genetic, I don’t think it has to do anything with the meds. I have always been fatigued. I just didn’t know what caused it because I didn’t get diagnosed with it until I was 30. The doctors just explaind it that it was all in my head because mental issues and I had antidepressives. But maybe it’s good to get to the core issues if you have any other problems involving sleep.
@Rose-hh7mk
2 жыл бұрын
Which antibiotics are safe to take with fluoxetine?
@rodneydaub3812
2 жыл бұрын
Can you address the risks of psilocybin and SSRI use ? Curious if this is a SS. risk
@retinapeg1846
2 жыл бұрын
I had psychosis with it and it ruined my life for 10 years, still living with it. ONLY do it under professional situations.
@CK-xm8nu
2 жыл бұрын
@@retinapeg1846 WHOA, are you able to explain more?
@dancer1
2 жыл бұрын
@@retinapeg1846 yo what
@ianviviTV
2 жыл бұрын
Don't do it. Ive tried a good amount of psilocybin and it made me almost psychotic, I think i did loose my mind for a few months and lost grip of reality. Don't mix SSRIs with any recreational drug, SPECIALLY MDMA!!! please don't do that.
@jaentat3588
2 жыл бұрын
@@ianviviTV taking a good amount of any hallucinogen can be scarry. Fighting the effects makes it worse. It is NOT a party drug, don't mix with other drugs. It is a medicinal plant where set and setting is really important! A calm, safe place, with people u know and trust. A "sitter", a sober person (preferably an experienced psychonaut) is also a good idea. Relax into it. Once you're on the ride u can't go back and if you start fighting it you might miss the lessons u are supposed to have. Microdosing are used by many who are struggling with anxiety and depression. Do a KZitem-search. Really interesting stuff!
@carolined5923
2 жыл бұрын
If Serotonin is a problem surely testing is a must first, I have read that low serotonin is usually the problem St John's wort is considered very useful here in the UK and I would imagine it does not have the side effects that SSRI has.
@sanaon7453
2 жыл бұрын
Man, you're on a roll with these videos! Just in time to review these concepts for my exam. Thanks, JJ Medicine!
@jjmedicine
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck on your exam!
@lpanayi6954
2 жыл бұрын
I've been on SSRIs for decades and I have chronic erosive gastritis (probably mostly from overuse of Aspirin as a teen), and I DO try to avoid Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen and the like but sometimes nothing else will do. I usually do get a gastritis flare-up as a result and try to pair them with some Lansoprazole but this seems to suggest it's likely that the SSRIs could be the cause or a contributing factor to the gastritis? I've never, ever been warned about that if so...
@retinapeg1846
2 жыл бұрын
Ever tried an low dose opioid?
@lpanayi6954
2 жыл бұрын
@@retinapeg1846 Only post surgery. But what is that likely to affect/ help? Very unlikely to be prescribed one though.
@gerofiore9695
2 жыл бұрын
I would just like to add, in my own experience Ashwagandha blew my head off, I had a tightness in my forehead for about 24hrs and top of my head felt like it was frying, it was in teabag form, also I think Glycine has a similar affect on me and Saffron, kind of like a bad trip, Ive been on Paxil for 27yrs so maybe my brain can't handle those herbs.
@nelllie6760
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting I take it daily along with cymbalta and don’t have any issues but I will take this into account.
@hollyharris711
Жыл бұрын
I know someone that was on effexor and tried to come off and is in a horrible withdrawal now.. protracted withdrawal.. it's absolutely horrible..
@crypticvale
2 жыл бұрын
I currently take Lexapro, and it was so difficult being wick with a horrible cough because before taking Lexapro i used to use Mucinex dm for my cough, but that was one of the worst cough suppressant i saw out of the dm medicines to combine with Lexapro.
@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669
2 жыл бұрын
Am enjoying these videos as they are clear & your use of the screen with bullets in your outline form are visually helpful. One suggestion: the use of the yellow heading was very difficult to read against the white background; so the more faint colors are not the best choice, as seen in the topic header: TCA Antidepressants... Thanks!
@DonzLockz
2 жыл бұрын
Great info. Doctors need to recommend your video's when they put you on an SSRI. I found out the hard way! :(
@dogpawz
2 жыл бұрын
right ? Especially with common things like grapefruit and Advil !!
@ssss-df5qz
2 жыл бұрын
I asked basic questions that I thought were important like "can I drive?" "are they addictive?" etc Never thought about grapefruit or any kind of straight forward staple that one could accidentally consume without knowing it could cause problems. These seem to be prescribed very readily in the UK to anyone who says they feel anxious. Kinda glad in a way as I would never have pursued it if it was going to be a whole consultation before I could get them. They've helped massively.
@itsjustme7487
2 жыл бұрын
@@dogpawz Grapefruit is banned for many drugs including Lipitor.
@aspentree1433
7 ай бұрын
whoopsie, ive been eating tons of grapefruit for the past year while on ssri's.. thank you for telling us this
@lin82
2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much. nobody ever told me about these. I've been on antidepressants since 15 and I've always taken ibuprofen, and wondered why i would feel worse. so glad i saw this video.
@michelleburkholder2547
2 жыл бұрын
Don't let them shove pills down your throat.
@MrNigievinn
2 жыл бұрын
What they don’t tell us is . Fluoxetine is basically Sodium fluoride , and in all the ssri pills is sodium fluoride 94% of all of them that’s in
@wilhelmvonn9619
2 жыл бұрын
Fluoxetine is basically Sodium fluoride??? No it isn't. You have been misinformed.
@MrNigievinn
2 жыл бұрын
@@wilhelmvonn9619 I posted scientific facts about fluoxetine & sodium fluoride being used in ssri pills .. but for some reason they deleted my links ..
@anitacraighead7038
2 жыл бұрын
@@wilhelmvonn9619 it has been proven that fluoxetine IS made with flouride,which is a poison.....like toothpastes with Florida warn you not to swallow because of that.... it's not a joke!
@sapnasawhneysrivastava8092
Жыл бұрын
The best way out is get engaged in some interesting activity along with your treatment so that you won't have to take it for long term and even if you do,your body is able to remove the toxins by itself.
@AmyAndThePup
2 жыл бұрын
One time, about fifteen years ago, my former doctor and also former pharmacy had one heck of a time communicating, and I wasn't as on top of my medications as I am now. I ran out of Celexa, and was out for close to a week. It got to where I was crying uncontrollably and feeling really terrified of my emotional state. I ended up calling the doctor on call to get the stupid script filled. Never. Ever. Again. It was hell. Don't do it. Skipping a day by mistake now and then doesn't seem to affect me (this is extremely rare), but there's a reason they say to never just stop taking SSRIs. Maybe this is true for SNRIs as well? I'm not sure. I'm on two antidepressants, but with doctor supervision, and no ill effects.
@pierregauthier6999
2 жыл бұрын
They are poison, got it
@debbieepperly3821
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I had no idea that antibiotics could affect my fluoxetine that I've been on for years.
@jjmedicine
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Only certain antibiotics can lead to increases in serotonin (especially Linezolid and to a lesser extent ciprofloxacin).
@carnifex8
2 жыл бұрын
Damn i didn't even know Cipro can interact with SSRIs. I'm on zoloft, quetiapine, mirtazapine and lamotrigine. Used cipro for about 3 weeks along with other antibiotics. I guess i'm lucky i didn't develop SS
@junior.von.claire
Жыл бұрын
@@jjmedicine Let’s imagine “a friend of mine” having taken Paxil for 17 years. He quit alcohol in 2009, nicotine in 2011, just finished tapering off of Klonopin, after 31 years, and is considering a slow taper off of Paxil. There’s no intention by him to ever cease lithium or bupropion. He’ll be discussing this idea with his doctor during his next appointment, in a couple of weeks. He’s 50+ and recently began studying Paxil and learned something he never expected: that it’s notoriously hard to quit. It’s my understanding that he’s pretty nervous. Is there anything more he might learn?
@ToKittyandBeyond
Жыл бұрын
Can you make one of these videos for NDRI’s (like Wellbutrin aka Bupropion) ?? 🙏🏻
@davehayter312
7 ай бұрын
I recently started on an SSRI, and this was extremely helpful! Thank you! 👍
@PencilProper
2 жыл бұрын
My advice is to avoid SSRI Anti-Depressants like the plague.
@purpleurkkel
2 жыл бұрын
I am on 100MG of Zoloft. I do not take anything else with it as I knew about the interactions. I have zero trust in doctors so I look up everything . You can use Tylenol by the way. I also have my medical marijuana card so I use it with the Zoloft. If I go out drinking ,I will drink beer. 3 beers is the limit I give myself. I believe I will need to be on meds forever . The anxiety attacks are intense for me .
@vanessagarcia6327
2 жыл бұрын
Tyler! Very similar to you but I’m on 75mg.
@danielkanka495
2 жыл бұрын
Medical cannabis with THC or only CBD plant
@purpleurkkel
2 жыл бұрын
@@danielkanka495 THC
@nathanpruitt572
Жыл бұрын
I've been on zoloft going on two months and I have severe fatigue. I don't mean just, I need a nap in the middle of the day kinda tired. From the time I wake up till I go to bed. I'm exhausted, I can barely function I'm so sleepy. Has anyone else had this happen?
@user-rk4jy3lj1c
Жыл бұрын
Not on Zoloft, but on Mirtrazapine. So groggy and heavy in the first week. I overslept most of the time and had a hard time focusing. The symptom continued, but it was. more moderate. I recommend you taking it much earlier before sleep, so the side effect would not be as strong throughout the next day.
@roseabeeherringbone7264
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I’ve just started back on sertraline but I do suffer from migraines, so can you recommend anything in place of the medications mentioned? V interesting, informative video, used to eat a lot of pink grapefruit, would never have guessed the risks until now!
@ADashOfNicash
11 ай бұрын
Tylenol is fine from what my pharmacist said. It just doesn’t work for headaches as good. It’s mean for other pain relieve like in the hands feet and shoulders if you have arthritis and stuff.
@cooganbeggs4942
Жыл бұрын
The best thing to avoid if you’re on SSRI’s is SSRI’s
@gerofiore9695
2 жыл бұрын
May I ask you guys a question, here goes > Did you guys start having GERD or acid reflux after taking an SSRI? I started having reflux after a year and was put on a PPI, to stop the acid and been n that since, I think SSRI's have an affect on the LES or sphincter of the stomach or the opening or flap that allows acid to reflux back up into the esophagus thereby, giving the acid reflux sensations. I did see a study on it, that SSRI's relax the LES, and foods that make you feel relaxed or happy like chocolate or chamomile actually increase Serotonin but also relax this LES as well.
@nadyagomolko2149
2 жыл бұрын
Yes since I started Prozac I’ve been experiencing this and I’ve never had acid reflux before in my life.
@quinn799
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Not on fluoxetine but on sertraline. Never made the connection til you said something.
@gerofiore9695
2 жыл бұрын
@@nadyagomolko2149 From what I understand, the SSRI's affect serotonin and thus the sphincter of the stomach relaxes and allows acid to reflux
@gerofiore9695
2 жыл бұрын
@@quinn799 Yeah, I only started taking acid reflux meds after a year on Paxil, only recently, a few yrs ago found a study that suggests this, like 25yrs later.
@markharris1223
2 жыл бұрын
I played this at .75 speed but certain terms were still unclear. This is a shame, since the speaker clearly knows what he is talking about. Slow down!
@jstwntmusic
2 жыл бұрын
I've been on paroxetine for years and have been doing all the things you've warned against with no problem, so now I'm confused.
@Rose-hh7mk
2 жыл бұрын
I'm on fluoxetine, and I've found I blackout a lot easier when drinking alcohol now than when I wasn't on SSRIs
@rizzwifey05
2 жыл бұрын
In the US, Escitalopram is Lexapro, not Cipralex. That's what it's called in the UK. I've been on it for years and have never had any issues with any of the stuff he mentioned.
@GetchaaPull
2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow. That’s confusing. Hahaha in Canada it’s cipralex. Weird
@HollyOak
2 жыл бұрын
n=1 is not science. Just because YOU didn't experience any of this does not mean no one does.
@jazznpercy
2 жыл бұрын
@@HollyOak I don't think she was saying everyone would have the same reaction. Personally, I like hearing different perspectives.
@Realalma
2 жыл бұрын
No SSRI is meant to be used for years. You are poisoning your entire body and brain. If you go off you will experience worse withdrawal symptoms than heroin… so slowly decrease the amount you take over a 6 month period.
@1978UA
2 жыл бұрын
@@Realalma six months. Wow. That’s too long.
@BirdieHaze2207
11 ай бұрын
The best advice is to just avoid taking them all together!
@denisesaxton790
2 жыл бұрын
Do high blood pressure medications increase the risk if you also take sertraline?
@beefstew4698
2 жыл бұрын
Good question!
@janehyden1652
2 жыл бұрын
google it google is your friend.
@DihelsonMendonca
8 ай бұрын
SSRI worsens my depression tremendously. Whenever I try to use them, I have SI, life loses all value, I cry with deep desperation, and think about staying under the bed. It's one of the most terrible experiences I always have in my life. The worst of them is Prozac. I keep them very far from me now. Thank God this inferno is reversible. I notice it lower my creativity too. Terrible, just terrible. 😮😮😮
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