Depression (10,256 members)
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Symptoms|Treatments|Side effects|Causes
| 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Improved sleep | 34% (225) |
| More balanced mood | 33% (224) |
| Reduced anxiety | 29% (226) |
| Drowsiness | 26% (229) |
| Nausea | 9% (223) |
| Nightmares | 9% (222) |
| Reduced sex drive | 8% (222) |
| Stomach cramps | 7% (223) |
| Hypertension | 7% (223) |
| Flatulence | 6% (221) |
| Hair loss | 7% (103) |
| Memory problems | 8% (85) |
| Vomiting | 2% (220) |
| nausea | 2% (92) |
| Difficulty urinating | 2% (58) |
| Acupuncture | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Pain relief | 39% (853) |
| Bruising | 18% (845) |
| Nausea relief | 13% (839) |
| Bleeding | 11% (838) |
| Bacterial infection | 4% (842) |
| Nerve injury | 4% (841) |
| heartburn | 4% (431) |
| night sweats | 7% (198) |
| Derealization | 2% (242) |
| Hepatitis B | 1% (837) |
| Pneumothorax | 0% (836) |
| Upset stomach | 13% (15) |
| dehydration | 5% (21) |
| tachycardia | 0% (9) |
| Adderall | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep | 66% (134) |
| loss of appetite | 66% (127) |
| jitters | 53% (125) |
| weight loss | 51% (123) |
| dry mouth | 49% (124) |
| sweating | 31% (121) |
| headache | 27% (124) |
| sleepiness | 21% (126) |
| dizziness | 22% (123) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 16% (124) |
| nausea | 15% (120) |
| stomach pain | 13% (120) |
| diarrhea | 12% (119) |
| vomiting | 2% (120) |
| fever | 2% (120) |
| Alprazolam (Xanax) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Reduced anxiety | 85% (346) |
| Reduced panic | 79% (340) |
| Drowsiness | 63% (320) |
| Decreased inhibitions | 41% (317) |
| Forgetfulness | 35% (314) |
| Light-headedness | 26% (315) |
| Dizziness | 25% (311) |
| Depression | 24% (319) |
| Decreased sex drive | 24% (311) |
| Dry mouth | 23% (311) |
| Irritability | 16% (312) |
| Blurred vision | 13% (312) |
| Constipation | 13% (310) |
| Insomnia | 12% (314) |
| Muscle weakness | 10% (312) |
| Nausea | 8% (310) |
| Hyperactivity | 7% (312) |
| Tremor | 7% (307) |
| Vomiting | 2% (309) |
| Jaundice | 2% (309) |
| Seizure | 1% (310) |
| racing thoughts | 11% (19) |
| high blood pressure | 7% (14) |
| Convulsion | 0% (118) |
| Watery mouth | 0% (306) |
| Hot Flashes when dosage increased | 0% (10) |
| Amitriptyline | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| drowsiness | 57% (329) |
| dry mouth | 53% (318) |
| weakness or tiredness | 50% (322) |
| changes in appetite or weight | 35% (318) |
| constipation | 32% (319) |
| changes in sex drive or ability | 29% (311) |
| unsteadiness | 25% (305) |
| headaches | 24% (312) |
| nightmares | 23% (313) |
| confusion | 23% (311) |
| nausea | 19% (313) |
| blurred vision | 18% (308) |
| excessive sweating | 17% (309) |
| pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet | 13% (307) |
| difficulty urinating | 11% (309) |
| vomiting | 6% (309) |
| Aripiprazole (Abilify) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Restlessness | 48% (81) |
| Anxiety | 45% (78) |
| Weight gain | 42% (81) |
| Drowsiness | 41% (80) |
| Dizziness | 33% (78) |
| Insomnia | 32% (78) |
| More balanced mood | 27% (78) |
| Nausea | 25% (77) |
| Reduced mania | 22% (77) |
| Headache | 21% (77) |
| Constipation | 20% (75) |
| Blurred vision | 17% (76) |
| Vomiting | 5% (76) |
| Bupropion (Wellbutrin) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| dry mouth | 48% (563) |
| Fatigue | 38% (473) |
| headache | 32% (562) |
| drowsiness | 31% (568) |
| forgetfulness | 38% (453) |
| dizziness | 29% (562) |
| excitement | 29% (566) |
| excessive sweating | 26% (558) |
| Dizzyness upon standing | 30% (443) |
| constipation | 23% (552) |
| nausea | 20% (558) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 19% (562) |
| weight loss | 17% (556) |
| anxiety | 42% (173) |
| anxious | 41% (177) |
| worsened depression horribly | 15% (399) |
| cold painful numb fingers | 12% (436) |
| Memory loss | 26% (155) |
| vomiting | 6% (553) |
| ringing ears | 28% (89) |
| palipitations | 21% (112) |
| Dialated eyes | 5% (377) |
| SSRI - sleepy | 15% (113) |
| serotonin storm | 4% (236) |
| loss of interest in sex | 53% (15) |
| seizure | 0% (301) |
| Heart rate slowed | 0% (30) |
| I have taken Zoloft several times through the years and never had any trouble. Unfortunately my dr. prescribed it for anxiety attacks during my last pregnancy (that is the only time I have had severe attacks like that) and my daughter was born with an umb | 0% (68) |
| heart rate felt slower | 0% (30) |
| Caffeine | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| difficulty sleeping | 56% (1354) |
| fast heart rate | 52% (1376) |
| excessive urination | 49% (1355) |
| restlessness | 49% (1360) |
| anxiety | 43% (1360) |
| irritability | 39% (1352) |
| tremors | 21% (1337) |
| dizziness | 21% (1341) |
| nausea | 20% (1338) |
| depression | 19% (1326) |
| focused | 56% (61) |
| happier | 61% (33) |
| less concerned about cronic lateness | 30% (33) |
| relaxed | 12% (60) |
| higher awareness of dust and desire to clean | 23% (31) |
| Citalopram (Celexa) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| changes in sex drive or ability | 52% (204) |
| drowsiness | 38% (196) |
| excessive tiredness | 38% (199) |
| dry mouth | 36% (196) |
| nausea | 30% (194) |
| nervousness | 27% (194) |
| loss of appetite | 21% (193) |
| excessive sweating | 18% (193) |
| diarrhea | 16% (191) |
| excitement | 15% (192) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 15% (193) |
| muscle or joint pain | 13% (192) |
| stomach pain | 13% (189) |
| vomiting | 6% (189) |
| Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| drowsiness | 76% (282) |
| difficulty thinking or remembering | 51% (275) |
| unsteadiness | 36% (267) |
| dizziness | 35% (269) |
| problems with coordination | 32% (268) |
| changes in sex drive or ability | 29% (261) |
| blurred vision | 17% (266) |
| frequent urination | 16% (267) |
| muscle or joint pain | 13% (269) |
| increased saliva | 6% (265) |
| Duloxetine (Cymbalta) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| tiredness | 49% (258) |
| changes in sexual desire or ability | 49% (257) |
| dry mouth | 45% (256) |
| sweating or night sweats | 44% (259) |
| nausea | 37% (258) |
| drowsiness | 37% (249) |
| dizziness | 36% (254) |
| headache | 33% (251) |
| weakness | 33% (252) |
| constipation | 26% (253) |
| muscle pain or cramps | 23% (250) |
| decreased appetite | 20% (254) |
| stomach pain | 19% (252) |
| increased urination | 17% (252) |
| heartburn | 17% (250) |
| difficulty urinating | 17% (248) |
| vomiting | 15% (252) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 16% (244) |
| diarrhea | 15% (252) |
| Escitalopram (Lexapro) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| changes in sex drive or ability | 58% (245) |
| excessive tiredness | 37% (240) |
| drowsiness | 34% (238) |
| dry mouth | 31% (238) |
| dizziness | 23% (239) |
| increased appetite | 23% (237) |
| increased sweating | 22% (236) |
| nausea | 20% (236) |
| diarrhea | 15% (233) |
| increased anxiety | 23% (142) |
| constipation | 13% (235) |
| stomach pain | 11% (232) |
| heartburn | 9% (235) |
| Disassociation | 23% (81) |
| flu-like symptoms | 7% (233) |
| runny nose | 6% (233) |
| sneezing | 2% (229) |
| Fish oil | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| belching | 33% (837) |
| indigestion | 16% (824) |
| loose stools | 14% (818) |
| reduced pain | 12% (804) |
| acid reflux | 12% (746) |
| lower blood pressure | 10% (816) |
| nausea | 8% (210) |
| headache | 7% (563) |
| Stomach Pain | 6% (498) |
| nosebleeds | 3% (802) |
| rash | 2% (806) |
| codones-hallucinations | 1% (175) |
| Fluoxetine (Prozac) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| changes in sex drive or ability | 50% (361) |
| nervousness | 40% (364) |
| dry mouth | 39% (352) |
| drowsiness | 33% (352) |
| nausea | 26% (354) |
| excessive sweating | 23% (350) |
| weakness | 23% (345) |
| loss of appetite | 21% (351) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 17% (350) |
| weight loss | 16% (353) |
| severe sleep disturbances | 37% (146) |
| sore throat | 11% (349) |
| Imipramine (Tofranil) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| dry mouth | 63% (32) |
| weakness or tiredness | 45% (33) |
| drowsiness | 42% (33) |
| constipation | 38% (32) |
| excessive sweating | 37% (30) |
| excitement or anxiety | 28% (32) |
| changes in appetite or weight | 26% (31) |
| nausea | 22% (32) |
| blurred vision | 23% (31) |
| skin more sensitive to sunlight than usual | 19% (31) |
| nightmares | 16% (32) |
| changes in sex drive or ability | 17% (30) |
| difficulty urinating | 13% (32) |
| frequent urination | 13% (32) |
| Lamotrigine (Lamictal) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| difficulty thinking or concentrating | 46% (114) |
| drowsiness | 37% (113) |
| loss of balance or coordination | 28% (110) |
| difficulty speaking | 23% (111) |
| dizziness | 24% (110) |
| blurred vision | 22% (114) |
| constipation | 19% (107) |
| stomach, back, or joint pain | 18% (106) |
| loss of appetite | 12% (107) |
| uncontrollable movements of the eyes | 11% (108) |
| weight loss | 9% (106) |
| missed or painful menstrual periods | 8% (107) |
| double vision | 8% (110) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 9% (102) |
| swelling, itching, or irritation of the vagina | 8% (105) |
| diarrhea | 7% (106) |
| Levothyroxine | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| irritability | 30% (128) |
| insomnia | 27% (129) |
| headache | 25% (133) |
| nervousness | 25% (131) |
| sensitivity to heat | 26% (129) |
| excessive sweating | 24% (131) |
| temporary hair loss | 20% (131) |
| increased appetite | 20% (130) |
| diarrhea | 16% (131) |
| weight loss | 14% (135) |
| changes in menstrual cycle | 14% (128) |
| stomach cramps | 12% (130) |
| tremor | 10% (134) |
| nausea | 10% (129) |
| vomiting | 5% (129) |
| fever | 4% (127) |
| Lithium | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| weight gain or loss | 52% (75) |
| dry mouth | 47% (73) |
| fine hand movements that are difficult to control | 44% (71) |
| depression | 43% (70) |
| restlessness | 39% (71) |
| loss of appetite | 30% (74) |
| constipation | 27% (71) |
| thirsty | 40% (45) |
| stomach pain or bloating | 24% (71) |
| unusual discomfort in cold temperatures | 24% (71) |
| thin, brittle fingernails or hair | 22% (72) |
| indigestion | 22% (73) |
| hair loss | 21% (72) |
| change in the ability to taste food | 20% (70) |
| acne | 17% (71) |
| joint or muscle pain | 17% (69) |
| mood swing | 41% (29) |
| gas | 16% (69) |
| excessive saliva in the mouth | 12% (69) |
| slurred speach | 28% (29) |
| tongue pain | 6% (70) |
| chest pains | 12% (25) |
| swollen lips | 3% (70) |
| Affect kidney function | 17% (6) |
| Low dose naltrexone (LDN) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| increased sense of well-being | 57% (187) |
| vivid dreams | 47% (188) |
| increased self-confidence | 45% (185) |
| difficulty sleeping | 34% (186) |
| increased sex drive | 18% (181) |
| drowsiness | 20% (88) |
| body aches | 20% (35) |
| Muscle ache | 17% (29) |
| Sore Joints | 17% (29) |
| Hypothyroidism | 7% (27) |
| ulcer | 5% (38) |
| Magnesium | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| diarrhea | 26% (1332) |
| stomach discomfort | 19% (1303) |
| nervousness | 5% (75) |
| disassociation | 3% (74) |
| Meditation | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| reduced stress | 78% (3106) |
| improved mood | 72% (3090) |
| improved sleep | 51% (3032) |
| reduced pain | 35% (3012) |
| waking up too early | 15% (2166) |
| nasal congestion | 13% (2132) |
| Passing out | 6% (2574) |
| palpitations | 10% (168) |
| withdrawel | 9% (162) |
| hives | 4% (162) |
| easy bruising | 5% (84) |
| stuttering | 3% (62) |
| worsened acne | 8% (24) |
| Migraines | 0% (48) |
| Modafinil (Provigil) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep | 41% (150) |
| headache | 33% (153) |
| dry mouth | 31% (144) |
| excessive thirst | 26% (141) |
| dizziness | 23% (149) |
| sweating | 21% (140) |
| drowsiness | 21% (146) |
| loss of appetite | 21% (140) |
| confusion | 17% (138) |
| unusual tastes | 16% (141) |
| jittery | 28% (68) |
| constipation | 12% (143) |
| back pain | 12% (138) |
| nausea | 10% (144) |
| flushing | 11% (138) |
| gas | 11% (140) |
| heartburn | 11% (141) |
| tight muscles or difficulty moving | 10% (136) |
| difficulty seeing or eye pain | 8% (138) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body | 7% (138) |
| burning, tingling, or numbness of the skin | 7% (138) |
| diarrhea | 6% (143) |
| nosebleed | 5% (139) |
| Zoloft - shaking, lack of sexual intrest and could not feel my clitoris at all | 100% (1) |
| renal failure | 0% (6) |
| fell asleep, kicked out of group - snored | 0% (1) |
| Paroxetine (Paxil) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| decreased sex drive | 48% (217) |
| sleepiness or feeling "drugged" | 43% (212) |
| difficulty concentrating | 42% (212) |
| nervousness | 38% (209) |
| weight gain | 38% (206) |
| dizziness | 37% (209) |
| dry mouth | 37% (206) |
| forgetfulness | 35% (207) |
| unusual dreams | 34% (210) |
| headache | 33% (213) |
| weakness | 33% (207) |
| confusion | 28% (205) |
| sweating | 27% (205) |
| nausea | 27% (204) |
| yawning | 19% (203) |
| constipation | 18% (202) |
| decreased appetite | 18% (203) |
| sensitivity to light | 18% (204) |
| pain in the back, muscles, joints, or anywhere in the body | 18% (202) |
| muscle weakness or tightness | 17% (203) |
| gas | 16% (202) |
| stomach pain | 14% (204) |
| flushing (redness in face and other ares of skin) | 11% (202) |
| heartburn | 11% (201) |
| diarrhea | 11% (202) |
| weight loss | 10% (204) |
| lump or tightness in throat | 10% (204) |
| changes in ability to taste food | 10% (206) |
| sore teeth and gums | 10% (200) |
| runny nose | 8% (201) |
| vomiting | 7% (202) |
| painful or irregular menstruation | 7% (197) |
| cough | 6% (202) |
| increased sex drive | 4% (201) |
| Sertraline (Zoloft) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| changes in sex drive or ability | 52% (336) |
| weight changes | 41% (332) |
| excessive tiredness | 38% (337) |
| drowsiness | 36% (327) |
| dry mouth | 35% (331) |
| nervousness | 30% (324) |
| dizziness | 27% (324) |
| headache | 27% (325) |
| nausea | 25% (329) |
| excessive sweating | 21% (322) |
| gas or bloating | 21% (322) |
| loss of appetite | 19% (326) |
| diarrhea | 17% (329) |
| constipation | 14% (326) |
| pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet | 11% (324) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 11% (322) |
| sore throat | 6% (318) |
| vomiting | 5% (321) |
| SSRIs | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Sexual problems | 62% (592) |
| Sleeplessness or drowsiness | 58% (584) |
| Agitation (feeling jittery) | 51% (579) |
| Headache | 39% (570) |
| Nausea | 35% (571) |
| Dissociation | 34% (362) |
| Testosterone | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| mood changes | 40% (55) |
| acne | 24% (54) |
| nervousness | 20% (54) |
| depression | 19% (53) |
| decreased sexual desire | 19% (53) |
| dry skin | 15% (53) |
| weakness | 13% (53) |
| hot flushes | 13% (54) |
| difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep | 13% (53) |
| urinary urgency | 24% (29) |
| headache | 9% (53) |
| hair loss | 9% (53) |
| breast enlargement and/or pain | 9% (53) |
| Yeast infection | 13% (23) |
| teary eyes | 6% (53) |
| changes in ability to smell or taste | 4% (52) |
| polycythemia | 50% (2) |
| elevated hematocrit | 50% (2) |
| Thyroid (Armour) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep | 32% (25) |
| weight loss | 19% (26) |
| muscle weakness | 21% (24) |
| flushing | 15% (26) |
| temporary hair loss | 16% (25) |
| anxiety | 16% (25) |
| irritability or rapid changes in mood | 16% (25) |
| hyperactivity | 12% (25) |
| changes in menstrual cycle | 12% (25) |
| headache | 8% (24) |
| stomach cramps | 8% (25) |
| increased appetite | 4% (25) |
| nausea | 4% (25) |
| diarrhea | 4% (25) |
| shaking of a part of your body that you cannot control | 4% (25) |
| fever | 0% (25) |
| vomiting | 0% (25) |
| Trazodone | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| weakness or tiredness | 57% (95) |
| headache or heaviness in head | 51% (97) |
| decreased ability to concentrate or remember things | 46% (91) |
| dry mouth | 37% (93) |
| nausea | 24% (92) |
| nightmares | 23% (91) |
| confusion | 22% (90) |
| changes in appetite or weight | 22% (91) |
| nervousness | 21% (91) |
| bad taste in mouth | 20% (91) |
| constipation | 17% (92) |
| sweating | 17% (90) |
| blurred vision | 14% (90) |
| tired, red, or itchy eyes | 13% (90) |
| muscle pain | 12% (91) |
| ringing in ears | 10% (91) |
| stomach pain | 6% (94) |
| diarrhea | 7% (89) |
| Hip problem | 18% (17) |
| vomiting | 3% (92) |
| haemphilia | 2% (62) |
| Valproic Acid (Depakote) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| weight changes | 62% (86) |
| drowsiness | 52% (86) |
| mood swings | 48% (80) |
| changes in appetite | 44% (82) |
| abnormal thinking | 40% (81) |
| dizziness | 37% (83) |
| agitation | 35% (80) |
| memory loss | 34% (82) |
| headache | 33% (79) |
| loss of coordination | 30% (79) |
| hair loss | 25% (81) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 25% (79) |
| constipation | 21% (76) |
| ringing in the ears | 17% (78) |
| blurred or double vision | 16% (77) |
| heartburn | 14% (79) |
| back pain | 13% (77) |
| uncontrollable movements of the eyes | 11% (79) |
| diarrhea | 11% (79) |
| sore throat | 8% (77) |
| stuffed or runny nose | 8% (78) |
| Venlafaxine (Effexor) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| changes in sexual desire or ability | 53% (568) |
| weakness or tiredness | 42% (578) |
| dry mouth | 40% (566) |
| dizziness | 38% (572) |
| drowsiness | 36% (576) |
| headache | 32% (574) |
| nightmares | 33% (570) |
| sweating | 31% (562) |
| nausea | 26% (566) |
| hot flashes or flushing | 26% (556) |
| constipation | 25% (568) |
| yawning | 23% (550) |
| gas | 21% (558) |
| twitching | 21% (564) |
| ringing in the ears | 19% (552) |
| loss of appetite | 18% (558) |
| muscle tightness | 18% (558) |
| frequent urination | 16% (554) |
| change in ability to taste food | 15% (558) |
| heartburn | 16% (554) |
| stomach pain | 13% (558) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 12% (554) |
| pain, burning, numbness, or tingling in part of the body | 12% (552) |
| diarrhea | 12% (554) |
| enlarged pupils (black circles in the middle of the eyes) | 11% (548) |
| weight loss | 9% (552) |
| burping | 9% (556) |
| sore throat, chills, or other signs of infection | 9% (546) |
| difficulty urinating | 9% (548) |
| vomiting | 6% (558) |