SSRIs

If you’ve been prescribed Wellbutrin, or you’re considering asking your prescriber about it, one question on your mind might be about your weight. Maybe you gained weight on an SSRI in the past, or you’ve heard that antidepressants and weight gain often go hand in hand. Of the commonly prescribed…

It seems like everyone’s talking about their SSRI dosage these days. You’ve probably seen the memes asking “What dose of Lexapro is this?” when someone seems unexpectedly calm. Or maybe you caught the viral clip of comedian Matt Rogers saying that he takes five milligrams of Lexapro—and that people regularly…

So, you’ve decided you want to explore medication for your anxiety. Now you’re faced with another decision: who exactly should you see? A psychiatrist? Your regular doctor? Your therapist? Here’s a clear breakdown of which providers can prescribe anxiety medication, what each option looks like, and how to figure out…

Some people experience withdrawal symptoms—clinically called antidepressant discontinuation syndrome—when stopping or cutting back on their dosage of Zoloft. These symptoms can catch you off guard, leaving you wondering whether what you’re feeling is because of medication changes or your anxiety or depression returning. If you’re asking yourself, “Is this normal?”…

You’re comparing antidepressants, and the options feel overwhelming. Celexa and Zoloft are both first-choice medications for depression, but they have different FDA approvals, side effect profiles, and drug interactions that could make one a better fit for you than the other. Here’s what you need to know to have an…

Anxiety can show up in more ways than one. Emotional symptoms like fear, worry, and irritability are common, but anxiety can get physical too: sweating, tremors, and a racing heart, to name a few. Taken together, anxiety can leave you overwhelmed and make it difficult to get through the day….

Though therapy is often seen at the forefront of mental health care, medication is another important part of treatment for many mental health conditions. From ADHD to depression, medication can help make symptoms manageable in day-to-day life, allow people with mental health conditions some relief, and support coping and problem-solving…

Prozac (fluoxetine) is a highly prescribed drug that is safe when taken as directed. Overdosing on Prozac is, however, possible. Taking too much Prozac, or combining it with certain other substances, can lead to seizures, kidney damage, and other complications. When not treated promptly, a Prozac overdose can be fatal. 

For people who are curious about antidepressant medications, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), the possibility of weight gain is sometimes a concern. Celexa, the brand name of the generic drug Citalopram, is a common type of SSRI that may be associated with a small gain in weight. If you’ve…

Anxiety has a wide range of treatments, though they usually fit into the categories of either psychotherapy or medication. Both treatments are often used alongside one another, since anxiety medications can help lessen the impact of one’s symptoms while therapy deals with the psychological ramifications and sources of the symptoms….