Depression (7,511 members)
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Symptoms|Treatments|Side effects|Causes
| 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Improved sleep | 44% (123) |
| More balanced mood | 39% (122) |
| Reduced anxiety | 32% (124) |
| Drowsiness | 27% (126) |
| Nausea | 11% (122) |
| Nightmares | 10% (121) |
| Flatulence | 8% (120) |
| Reduced sex drive | 8% (120) |
| Stomach cramps | 7% (122) |
| Hypertension | 6% (121) |
| Vomiting | 1% (120) |
| Acupuncture | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Pain relief | 39% (470) |
| Bruising | 19% (466) |
| Nausea relief | 13% (463) |
| Bleeding | 12% (463) |
| Bacterial infection | 4% (457) |
| Nerve injury | 4% (464) |
| Hepatitis B | 1% (460) |
| heartburn | 4% (53) |
| Pneumothorax | 0% (461) |
| Adderall | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| loss of appetite | 68% (59) |
| difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep | 61% (61) |
| jitters | 54% (57) |
| dry mouth | 48% (56) |
| weight loss | 43% (56) |
| sweating | 33% (55) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 21% (57) |
| sleepiness | 17% (58) |
| dizziness | 18% (56) |
| headache | 16% (57) |
| nausea | 13% (55) |
| stomach pain | 9% (55) |
| diarrhea | 9% (54) |
| fever | 2% (55) |
| vomiting | 0% (55) |
| Alprazolam (Xanax) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Reduced anxiety | 83% (174) |
| Reduced panic | 79% (170) |
| Drowsiness | 63% (162) |
| Decreased inhibitions | 44% (160) |
| Forgetfulness | 34% (158) |
| Dizziness | 26% (157) |
| Light-headedness | 23% (158) |
| Decreased sex drive | 23% (157) |
| Dry mouth | 23% (155) |
| Depression | 21% (161) |
| Irritability | 13% (157) |
| Insomnia | 11% (158) |
| Muscle weakness | 11% (158) |
| Constipation | 12% (155) |
| Blurred vision | 11% (156) |
| Nausea | 7% (153) |
| Hyperactivity | 6% (157) |
| Tremor | 4% (156) |
| Jaundice | 1% (156) |
| Seizure | 1% (156) |
| Vomiting | 1% (154) |
| Watery mouth | 0% (152) |
| Amitriptyline | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| drowsiness | 54% (179) |
| dry mouth | 55% (173) |
| weakness or tiredness | 53% (177) |
| changes in appetite or weight | 37% (175) |
| changes in sex drive or ability | 34% (172) |
| constipation | 33% (173) |
| headaches | 27% (172) |
| unsteadiness | 26% (167) |
| nightmares | 24% (173) |
| confusion | 23% (172) |
| nausea | 19% (172) |
| blurred vision | 18% (169) |
| excessive sweating | 16% (171) |
| pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet | 16% (171) |
| difficulty urinating | 13% (168) |
| vomiting | 6% (172) |
| Aripiprazole (Abilify) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Weight gain | 49% (35) |
| Restlessness | 46% (35) |
| Anxiety | 47% (32) |
| Insomnia | 32% (34) |
| Drowsiness | 31% (35) |
| More balanced mood | 26% (34) |
| Dizziness | 24% (33) |
| Reduced mania | 21% (33) |
| Constipation | 19% (32) |
| Blurred vision | 16% (31) |
| Headache | 12% (33) |
| Nausea | 13% (32) |
| Vomiting | 3% (32) |
| Bupropion (Wellbutrin) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| dry mouth | 51% (255) |
| headache | 34% (249) |
| drowsiness | 33% (258) |
| dizziness | 30% (250) |
| excessive sweating | 29% (248) |
| Fatigue | 40% (163) |
| excitement | 26% (252) |
| forgetfulness | 41% (135) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 22% (251) |
| nausea | 21% (248) |
| constipation | 19% (245) |
| weight loss | 17% (248) |
| Dizzyness upon standing | 32% (130) |
| cold painful numb fingers | 16% (128) |
| vomiting | 5% (245) |
| worsened depression horribly | 10% (90) |
| Dialated eyes | 6% (68) |
| Caffeine | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| difficulty sleeping | 59% (691) |
| fast heart rate | 54% (704) |
| restlessness | 53% (700) |
| excessive urination | 50% (688) |
| anxiety | 45% (697) |
| irritability | 40% (694) |
| dizziness | 23% (684) |
| depression | 22% (679) |
| tremors | 21% (684) |
| nausea | 21% (681) |
| Citalopram (Celexa) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| changes in sex drive or ability | 56% (89) |
| dry mouth | 41% (83) |
| excessive tiredness | 38% (86) |
| drowsiness | 38% (84) |
| nausea | 34% (82) |
| nervousness | 33% (82) |
| loss of appetite | 24% (82) |
| excessive sweating | 22% (81) |
| excitement | 22% (81) |
| muscle or joint pain | 17% (81) |
| diarrhea | 16% (80) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 15% (82) |
| stomach pain | 14% (78) |
| vomiting | 6% (78) |
| Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| drowsiness | 78% (141) |
| difficulty thinking or remembering | 53% (136) |
| problems with coordination | 37% (131) |
| dizziness | 37% (131) |
| unsteadiness | 38% (128) |
| changes in sex drive or ability | 26% (128) |
| blurred vision | 17% (128) |
| frequent urination | 17% (130) |
| muscle or joint pain | 15% (133) |
| increased saliva | 6% (129) |
| Duloxetine (Cymbalta) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| tiredness | 51% (131) |
| dry mouth | 48% (133) |
| sweating or night sweats | 44% (134) |
| changes in sexual desire or ability | 44% (130) |
| drowsiness | 41% (128) |
| nausea | 38% (133) |
| dizziness | 36% (131) |
| weakness | 36% (129) |
| headache | 30% (131) |
| constipation | 24% (131) |
| muscle pain or cramps | 20% (127) |
| stomach pain | 19% (129) |
| decreased appetite | 18% (132) |
| increased urination | 19% (128) |
| heartburn | 17% (128) |
| diarrhea | 16% (127) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 15% (126) |
| difficulty urinating | 15% (127) |
| vomiting | 14% (129) |
| Escitalopram (Lexapro) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| changes in sex drive or ability | 57% (115) |
| excessive tiredness | 41% (111) |
| dry mouth | 35% (111) |
| drowsiness | 31% (111) |
| nausea | 25% (110) |
| increased sweating | 25% (110) |
| increased appetite | 25% (110) |
| dizziness | 23% (110) |
| diarrhea | 17% (108) |
| constipation | 15% (109) |
| stomach pain | 15% (108) |
| flu-like symptoms | 11% (108) |
| heartburn | 9% (110) |
| runny nose | 7% (108) |
| increased anxiety | 40% (10) |
| sneezing | 3% (104) |
| Fish oil | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| belching | 31% (445) |
| loose stools | 15% (434) |
| indigestion | 15% (433) |
| reduced pain | 14% (425) |
| acid reflux | 12% (365) |
| lower blood pressure | 10% (435) |
| nausea | 9% (430) |
| headache | 7% (182) |
| Stomach Pain | 8% (119) |
| nosebleeds | 2% (422) |
| rash | 1% (428) |
| Fluoxetine (Prozac) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| changes in sex drive or ability | 49% (159) |
| dry mouth | 40% (157) |
| nervousness | 37% (161) |
| drowsiness | 33% (155) |
| nausea | 28% (156) |
| excessive sweating | 27% (155) |
| weakness | 24% (153) |
| loss of appetite | 21% (154) |
| weight loss | 20% (155) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 15% (154) |
| sore throat | 14% (155) |
| Imipramine (Tofranil) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| dry mouth | 69% (16) |
| changes in appetite or weight | 38% (16) |
| excitement or anxiety | 38% (16) |
| constipation | 38% (16) |
| excessive sweating | 40% (15) |
| weakness or tiredness | 38% (16) |
| drowsiness | 29% (17) |
| nightmares | 18% (17) |
| difficulty urinating | 18% (17) |
| nausea | 18% (17) |
| frequent urination | 18% (17) |
| skin more sensitive to sunlight than usual | 19% (16) |
| blurred vision | 19% (16) |
| changes in sex drive or ability | 6% (16) |
| Lamotrigine (Lamictal) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| difficulty thinking or concentrating | 47% (36) |
| drowsiness | 29% (35) |
| dizziness | 25% (36) |
| blurred vision | 22% (37) |
| constipation | 20% (35) |
| loss of balance or coordination | 20% (35) |
| difficulty speaking | 20% (35) |
| uncontrollable movements of the eyes | 17% (35) |
| stomach, back, or joint pain | 14% (36) |
| missed or painful menstrual periods | 14% (36) |
| double vision | 14% (35) |
| swelling, itching, or irritation of the vagina | 11% (35) |
| loss of appetite | 11% (35) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 12% (34) |
| diarrhea | 9% (35) |
| weight loss | 6% (35) |
| Levothyroxine | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| irritability | 37% (51) |
| insomnia | 37% (52) |
| sensitivity to heat | 34% (53) |
| headache | 33% (54) |
| temporary hair loss | 31% (55) |
| nervousness | 32% (53) |
| increased appetite | 26% (53) |
| excessive sweating | 21% (53) |
| changes in menstrual cycle | 17% (52) |
| stomach cramps | 15% (52) |
| nausea | 16% (51) |
| diarrhea | 13% (53) |
| tremor | 11% (53) |
| weight loss | 9% (54) |
| vomiting | 8% (52) |
| fever | 8% (52) |
| Lithium | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| dry mouth | 55% (22) |
| fine hand movements that are difficult to control | 60% (20) |
| weight gain or loss | 41% (22) |
| restlessness | 42% (19) |
| depression | 35% (20) |
| unusual discomfort in cold temperatures | 33% (21) |
| change in the ability to taste food | 35% (20) |
| loss of appetite | 32% (22) |
| indigestion | 29% (21) |
| stomach pain or bloating | 25% (20) |
| gas | 25% (20) |
| constipation | 24% (21) |
| thin, brittle fingernails or hair | 20% (20) |
| hair loss | 19% (21) |
| excessive saliva in the mouth | 15% (20) |
| joint or muscle pain | 15% (20) |
| acne | 10% (20) |
| swollen lips | 10% (21) |
| tongue pain | 5% (21) |
| Low dose naltrexone (LDN) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| increased sense of well-being | 66% (135) |
| increased self-confidence | 53% (133) |
| vivid dreams | 51% (135) |
| difficulty sleeping | 37% (134) |
| increased sex drive | 20% (129) |
| drowsiness | 17% (35) |
| Magnesium | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| diarrhea | 28% (718) |
| stomach discomfort | 18% (701) |
| Meditation | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| reduced stress | 78% (1506) |
| improved mood | 72% (1496) |
| improved sleep | 56% (1474) |
| reduced pain | 37% (1456) |
| waking up too early | 16% (628) |
| nasal congestion | 16% (616) |
| Passing out | 5% (1044) |
| Modafinil (Provigil) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep | 41% (68) |
| headache | 38% (69) |
| dizziness | 29% (68) |
| dry mouth | 30% (63) |
| loss of appetite | 29% (63) |
| excessive thirst | 29% (63) |
| drowsiness | 22% (67) |
| sweating | 23% (62) |
| confusion | 21% (62) |
| back pain | 16% (62) |
| constipation | 16% (64) |
| gas | 15% (62) |
| flushing | 13% (62) |
| unusual tastes | 13% (62) |
| tight muscles or difficulty moving | 13% (61) |
| difficulty seeing or eye pain | 13% (62) |
| heartburn | 10% (63) |
| nausea | 7% (67) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body | 8% (62) |
| burning, tingling, or numbness of the skin | 8% (62) |
| diarrhea | 6% (65) |
| nosebleed | 5% (62) |
| Paroxetine (Paxil) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| sleepiness or feeling "drugged" | 45% (110) |
| dizziness | 44% (108) |
| difficulty concentrating | 43% (110) |
| decreased sex drive | 40% (109) |
| dry mouth | 40% (107) |
| nervousness | 39% (110) |
| weight gain | 39% (105) |
| unusual dreams | 36% (108) |
| headache | 35% (110) |
| forgetfulness | 36% (105) |
| weakness | 35% (106) |
| sweating | 31% (108) |
| nausea | 31% (106) |
| confusion | 28% (106) |
| constipation | 22% (104) |
| gas | 22% (104) |
| pain in the back, muscles, joints, or anywhere in the body | 21% (105) |
| yawning | 20% (106) |
| muscle weakness or tightness | 20% (105) |
| sensitivity to light | 19% (108) |
| flushing (redness in face and other ares of skin) | 15% (104) |
| decreased appetite | 14% (105) |
| stomach pain | 14% (106) |
| diarrhea | 13% (104) |
| changes in ability to taste food | 11% (106) |
| sore teeth and gums | 12% (103) |
| lump or tightness in throat | 11% (106) |
| heartburn | 12% (104) |
| runny nose | 10% (103) |
| weight loss | 9% (106) |
| painful or irregular menstruation | 9% (102) |
| cough | 8% (104) |
| vomiting | 8% (105) |
| increased sex drive | 6% (106) |
| Sertraline (Zoloft) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| changes in sex drive or ability | 52% (146) |
| excessive tiredness | 38% (151) |
| dry mouth | 39% (145) |
| weight changes | 34% (146) |
| drowsiness | 32% (145) |
| nervousness | 29% (143) |
| dizziness | 30% (142) |
| headache | 27% (142) |
| nausea | 26% (144) |
| excessive sweating | 22% (141) |
| gas or bloating | 18% (141) |
| loss of appetite | 17% (144) |
| diarrhea | 17% (143) |
| constipation | 15% (142) |
| pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet | 13% (141) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 9% (141) |
| sore throat | 6% (139) |
| vomiting | 3% (140) |
| SSRIs | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Sexual problems | 62% (287) |
| Sleeplessness or drowsiness | 56% (287) |
| Agitation (feeling jittery) | 51% (283) |
| Headache | 37% (281) |
| Nausea | 33% (278) |
| Dissociation | 33% (67) |
| Testosterone | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| mood changes | 28% (25) |
| nervousness | 23% (26) |
| acne | 16% (25) |
| hot flushes | 16% (25) |
| difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep | 12% (25) |
| decreased sexual desire | 12% (25) |
| changes in ability to smell or taste | 8% (24) |
| headache | 8% (25) |
| dry skin | 8% (25) |
| depression | 8% (25) |
| breast enlargement and/or pain | 8% (25) |
| urinary urgency | 50% (2) |
| hair loss | 4% (25) |
| weakness | 4% (25) |
| teary eyes | 4% (25) |
| Thyroid (Armour) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| weight loss | 36% (11) |
| difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep | 30% (10) |
| anxiety | 20% (10) |
| changes in menstrual cycle | 20% (10) |
| hyperactivity | 10% (10) |
| shaking of a part of your body that you cannot control | 0% (10) |
| muscle weakness | 0% (9) |
| stomach cramps | 0% (10) |
| flushing | 0% (11) |
| headache | 0% (9) |
| temporary hair loss | 0% (10) |
| increased appetite | 0% (10) |
| nausea | 0% (10) |
| fever | 0% (10) |
| vomiting | 0% (10) |
| irritability or rapid changes in mood | 0% (10) |
| diarrhea | 0% (10) |
| Trazodone | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| weakness or tiredness | 61% (38) |
| headache or heaviness in head | 57% (37) |
| decreased ability to concentrate or remember things | 53% (36) |
| dry mouth | 39% (36) |
| changes in appetite or weight | 29% (35) |
| confusion | 29% (34) |
| nausea | 26% (34) |
| nervousness | 20% (35) |
| constipation | 19% (36) |
| nightmares | 17% (35) |
| muscle pain | 14% (35) |
| bad taste in mouth | 15% (34) |
| blurred vision | 14% (35) |
| sweating | 12% (34) |
| stomach pain | 8% (36) |
| diarrhea | 9% (34) |
| tired, red, or itchy eyes | 6% (35) |
| ringing in ears | 6% (35) |
| haemphilia | 0% (8) |
| vomiting | 0% (35) |
| Valproic Acid (Depakote) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| weight changes | 63% (32) |
| drowsiness | 47% (34) |
| mood swings | 48% (31) |
| changes in appetite | 48% (31) |
| abnormal thinking | 45% (31) |
| dizziness | 42% (31) |
| agitation | 39% (31) |
| headache | 38% (29) |
| memory loss | 31% (32) |
| hair loss | 26% (31) |
| loss of coordination | 24% (29) |
| constipation | 21% (29) |
| blurred or double vision | 21% (29) |
| ringing in the ears | 21% (29) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 13% (30) |
| heartburn | 13% (30) |
| uncontrollable movements of the eyes | 14% (29) |
| diarrhea | 10% (29) |
| sore throat | 7% (28) |
| back pain | 7% (29) |
| stuffed or runny nose | 3% (29) |
| Venlafaxine (Effexor) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| changes in sexual desire or ability | 54% (318) |
| weakness or tiredness | 41% (332) |
| dizziness | 40% (326) |
| headache | 37% (330) |
| dry mouth | 38% (320) |
| nightmares | 36% (328) |
| drowsiness | 33% (328) |
| sweating | 31% (318) |
| nausea | 28% (326) |
| hot flashes or flushing | 25% (316) |
| twitching | 24% (322) |
| constipation | 23% (320) |
| yawning | 22% (312) |
| ringing in the ears | 20% (310) |
| gas | 19% (320) |
| frequent urination | 18% (316) |
| loss of appetite | 18% (318) |
| muscle tightness | 17% (318) |
| change in ability to taste food | 16% (316) |
| heartburn | 14% (312) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 13% (316) |
| pain, burning, numbness, or tingling in part of the body | 13% (312) |
| enlarged pupils (black circles in the middle of the eyes) | 13% (312) |
| stomach pain | 11% (316) |
| diarrhea | 11% (314) |
| difficulty urinating | 10% (312) |
| sore throat, chills, or other signs of infection | 10% (312) |
| weight loss | 8% (312) |
| burping | 8% (314) |
| vomiting | 5% (316) |