Five Common Side Effects of Antidepressant Medication (SSRIs).
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- Опубликовано: 13 дек 2022
- In this video, I discuss the common side effects associated with five popular antidepressants, including Zoloft, Lexapro, Wellbutrin, Prozac, and Cymbalta. Four of these medications are SSRIs, while Wellbutrin is a different type of antidepressant with its own unique set of side effects.
I explain that nausea, diarrhea, insomnia, dry mouth, and somnolence are the five common side effects of SSRIs. Wellbutrin, on the other hand, may cause agitation, constipation, headache, migraine, and weight loss.
As Zoloft is the most commonly prescribed antidepressant in the US, I provide detailed information about the chances of experiencing side effects when taking this medication. According to the manufacturer's package insert, there is a high likelihood of experiencing nausea, diarrhea, insomnia, dry mouth, and fatigue or dizziness with Zoloft.
Overall, I note that there is a high probability of experiencing at least one of these side effects when taking antidepressant medication, and suggest that viewers consult their doctor before starting any new medication.
*gaining weight
*hungry all the time(even though I just ate food)
*insomnia/or sleeping 2 much
*lethargic/malaise/no energy
*constipation/gi issues
SEROQUEL is the WORST😢😢
Crazy because who in the world feels less depressed when lethargic?
Hello. Traumatic brain injury survivor here. The accident happened in my early teen's and I'm in my mid-40s now. The doctor's pushed about every SSRI on me. I can't take them. Being a man, the sexual side effects were too brutal. Besides that, they made me fixate on morbid thoughts. I finally found a psychiatrist that has placed me on some meds that have made me the most stable I've been since my accident. The problem is, my doctor just retired. Now I'm left with 2 refills of each medication until I find another doctor. The worst part is having to retell everything I've been through to a stranger without any guarantee that I will be prescribed the medications that has keep me stable because some are 'controlled.' I swear, I'm so fed up with dealing with my health. It took years to find the right combination of meds all for what? The system could care less. Sorry to vent.
Take care folk's
I'm sorry you're going through this. Tough times don't last but tough people do! ❤
I stopped taking SSRIs a couple months ago when I couldn't get it up for a woman i had never slept with prior, and was pretty attracted to! It's the worst feeling, having to feel not only embarrassed of yourself, but bad for her because she thinks she can't arouse you
@@nichobee I know exactly what you're talking about. This same situation happened with a smoking hot ex girlfriend I dated. No matter what I said, she thought it had something to do with her. This medication (Effexor) singlehandedly ruined our relationship, and we are no longer together because of it. If there is any good news from all of this, it took several months, but I finally regained function after stopping the medication. Never again am I taking any SSRI medication. I honestly believe there is something sinister behind these types of medication's causing medically induced ED. Take care and I wish you all the best.
@@natashacompton4631 Thank you very much! I really appreciate your kind words. Life is a struggle for me, as it is for many people. I'm just mentally and physically tired of having to keep struggling so hard. It's like I'm finally able to take a step forward, only to take 2 steps back.
Take care and thanks again for commenting.💛
@@ChrisfromGeorgia thanks mate, stay strong and STAY HARD
Don't forget tremors, especially if one has essential tremors. I quit SSRIs, now I can play my guitar and harp.
Tardive Dyskinesia? Iatrogenic!
The worst side effect of Zoloft is not when you start it’s when you STOP it (or forget to pick up your prescription for 2 weeks..) and you get brain shakes. Grossest feeling on earth.
It's withdrawal
Brain zaps! I had them for 2 months after getting off Prozac. Really sucked.
I've been getting those off and on for just about 25 years and for the first about 20 doctors had no idea what it was but because of people like you and so many others they finally realized it was part of the withdrawals from SARI'S
Exactly!😮
Antidepressants cause Disassociation!
I got diagnosed with depression in 2020 I started taking antidepressants that year, I wish I never went to the doctor at first place because everything that has to do with heart palpitations and shortness of breath is regarded as depression, antidepressants ruined my life I'm more depressed than ever I had to choose between feelings of withdrawal or the unpleasant side effects...I'd advise anyone to never begin this horrific life of antidepressants
Agreed!
Correct!
Exactly! You become addicted and big Pharma will have a returning customer till you commit suicide or die from the pills
So its better to have people taking their own lifes due to not being able to live without them? Your story does not reflect other peoples experiences on it
Yeah, I have tried many.
Really no help.
It wasn’t until I figured out that I suffered from childhood trauma.
This has been so helpful in healing!
I still suffer with depression, but I have gained tools for how to handle things so I can make it through.
The question should be… why are we depressed!!!??? It’s a symptom!
🙏☯️🙏
Andre Rieu also moves beyond depression!
I really like your content! I did a stint as a forensic psychiatric nurse and understand the plight of the patients in these mental hospitals. These drugs are widely overprescribed and caustic, not to mention all the secondary medications needed to medicate the abundant iatrogenic effects and diseases that say antipsychotics lead to.
I was once locked in a psychiatric ward in Texas senior year of high school and hammered with abilify rather than therapy over chronic abuse I had been experiencing at home. The abilify had a paradoxical effect and made me go insane. It took me a long time to recover and led me to a book called anatomy of an epidemic by Robert Whittaker, SO MUCH truth to it.
I have a question for you... you seem like an exceptionally bright psychiatric nurse, has it ever dawned upon you to advance your education and become a nurse practitioner who helps wean patients off these caustic drugs or to lowest dose possible?
thanks for this comment Kristin. What happened to you in high school seems far too common :(. (Always amazes me and how dismissively these meds can be prescribed.).
And yes I've considered becoming an NP for exactly that reason, but I probably won't. The cost + my jadedness w/ formal education + worried about finding an NP job where I'm not prescribing these meds is concerning. Perhaps I could work w/ psychedelics, although I need to do a lot more research/experimenting.
thx for watching :)
Forcing someone to take neurotoxic drugs is 2nd Degree Assault!
Part of the reason I tried depression meds (and then later a mood stabilizer) for my low moods was because I struggled getting out of bed/suffered from extreme fatigue. I would frequently complain about this to my psychiatrist and they continued to put me on medications that made the fatigue worse, which completely negated the reason I was even willing to try psychiatric treatment in the first place. I have other “horror” stories from my most recent experience dealing with these medications, but the bright side is that I at least know now that my mood swings and depression could be significantly worse (which ironically has helped me tremendously with regulating my moods on my own through coping skills and self reflection).
SSRI/SNRI can come with permanent side effects like PSSD (post ssri sexual dysfunction) They also prescribe them as a treatment for paraphilic sexual behavior
Antidepressants and antipsychotics gave me PSSD and brain damage. I don't know what to do because my mom wants to put me in a group home. I have no enjoyable experiences left because I have anhedonia
Sorry to hear brother. What happens when you try to find something that gives you just a little bit of pleasure?
@A Psych Nurse nothing. It's all bla
@@A_Psych_Nurse my life no longer has meaning
@@aaronmoser2617 damn :(
@@A_Psych_Nurse it's frustrating because all these doctors just think it's depression.
Could you include nursing interventions when doing these kind of medication education. I learn so much from your videos. Thank you!
Very interesting!
SSRI’s only work on about 25% of people who take them. So, if they aren’t working for you, work with professionals to find other ways to get out from under the raincloud. Doing stuff when you’re feeling depressed is hard, though, so, I get that. But if you reach out for solutions, you enhance self efficacy and internal locus of control, which in turn, can help you feel more empowered. I am not saying this is easy, but if the drugs aren’t working, then don’t be afraid to say so to your therapist, and move on to other means of healing.
I took ssris for 10-plus years. Then it stopped working started making me feel agitated so I slowly got off of them which took about a year. I had a major issue where I needed to be on the medication but couldn't .Its developed a hypersensitivity to ssris. I tried multiple different brands also snris when I would put a small amount of the tablet in my mouth maybe one fifth of a dose I would feel really restless and extremely agitated. It's like my body would not let me get back on one. When I was in my early twenties I could hop on and off one without any issues? Have you ever encountered this or have a perspective on? Thanks
Wow intriguing. I have no perspective on this unfortunately--I've seen patients re-start psych meds when they haven't taken them for some time but haven't heard of this issue before. Sorry I couldn't be of more help, thank you for the comment. I'm going to save it in my docs and later will research it and if I find some useful info I'll let you know
ruclips.net/video/Zy8yzJADKQY/видео.html. Time stamp = 10:25 Christopher SSRIs Paradoxical Reactions
Hi Christopher, I have had these issues with meds including SSRIS. I watched the link about paradoxical reactions and I'm not sure he quite understood what you meant. What I think is our body changes over the years and becomes more sensitive to medication as our liver is less able to metabolise toxins. I also wonder if it's akin to an immune response - the body remembers the toxin - ssri - and fights to expel it from your system. This is personal experience and makes sense to me.
El yes that's what I have also thought years ago I read a study from the Netherlands where there is a large panel of doctors that said after the 8 to 10 year SSRI user mark they were seeing a type of autoimmune response where the body can actually start to attack serotonin itself. They also said that when that starts to happen the person goes into a world of hurt!That make sense what you were saying about an autoimmune response against the medication perhaps? All I know is that the doctors had absolutely no clue when I would tell them about my situation just try to put me on more medications that did not work. The conclusion that made sense to me after trying multiple medications was that somehow my body was fighting against the medication looking at it like an enemy!
I'm in UK been on Cymbalta for about 12 years if I forget to take it for a couple days I get shocks in my head it's awful but if I take it daily I'm fine I never feel side effects it works well for me x
keep it up
I have been on an antidepressant cocktail of prozac and wellbutrin for over 25 years….recently tapered off wellbutrin…now I’m trying to get off Prozac…I’m down to 10mg of Prozac daily….I’m convinced that my extreme hair loss is due to my decades use of antidepressants - but there are no studies that I know of to prove my theory…. I’m hoping that stopping all antidepressants will help reverse my hair loss
(wishful thinking 🤷🏽♀️🙏🏽)….and bring back the joy and vitality I’ve been lacking for years. I don’t know who I am apart from these drugs…
Yes it does cause hair loss, hives nausea headache etc
Disassociation - instead, "Produce Yourself!" - Marianne Williamson
Good day,what will i do my side effect of anti depressant,feeling vomiting,tremors,dry mouth,dificulty breeding
I was put on Effexor my pupils got so dilated and I looked like I was on drugs. I then started stimulants for ADHD and the psychiatrist decided to take me off Effexor. I was only on the Effexor for 14 days and omg the withdrawals were hell. I was shocked that my body got dependent on it so quickly. I definitely dodged a bullet no one told me it was one of the hardest antidepressants to come off. The stimulants are the lesser of the evil, work better for me with minimal side effects and I can take breaks from them without terrible withdrawals.
Ummm that baby is adorable!!!!
never could I thought I could have fallen more deeply in love! he's incredible--although at times a bit attached = P
The migraines I got on Wellbutrin became so unbearable I had to quit on day 12, I really wanted it to work for me but I guess it was not meant to be, now I'm Zoloft and is working great for me minus the dry mouth lol
I feel like I’m suffocating especially my feelings also feel empty.
How long n what dose r u on ??
@@lisaalexander1824 I’m on two Zolofts
sorry--i hope you're able to find something that brings you a 'little' joy every day :). it can go a long way.
Sounds like depression. Be VERY careful if you are recommend an SSRI. They can be effective SHORT term , but even then I would not do it. Try a good probiotic , eat clean, get as much exercise as you can. I started probiotics @ 2 weeks ago , and notice a big difference.
I'm new to your channel, and I'm liking the content so far, but you mention serotonin in this video. It's been suspected and believed for years, but not long ago, someone (I forget who) admitted the chemical imbalance theory was unfounded.
Yeah I don't think there's enough evidence to support the chemical imbalance theory--hopefully I didn't give the impression that it's a thing lol, b/c it ain't = P.
I was on Lexapro for 18yrs.
For the last 6mths Ive felt really anxious and depressed. I went off Lexapro cold turkey (I don't recommend) as id had a guts full and wasn't doing too well mentally. I replaced it with a Nootropic (Thay call itbrain food). Im doing ok but suffering a bit of fitigue/Tiredness and broken sleep,and crippling headaches. All the side affects of with drawing from lexapro Will I go back on Lexapro, hell no. Good luck to anyone getting off there meds.
I already have all these symptoms without antidepressants and everyone wants me to take them. My family will not listen to me my doctor will not. I have severe chronic anxiety but ive tried different antidepressants before that only made me worse, causing severe panic attacks and suicidality. Antipsychotics the same.. im at a complete loss what to do . The only thing that ever helped me was a few weeks on valium but doctors refuse to give me them now as i had herion addiction years ago. One doctor eventually felt pity and gave me the valium, tapering me off carefully but that doctor is gone and my doctor and psychiatrist flat out refuse.
Started lexapro at 5mg for anxiety and depression. After 3 weeks there was very little improvement or non at all. Went up to 7.5mg for a few days now I have worse anxiety than ever before.
"Neurotoxic drugs." - Peter Breggin
My blood pressure has been elevated after being on Lexapro 140/80 ish which is a bit high for me. Is BP affected and will that kind of level out over time? Its only been 2 weeks on 10mg.
the package insert mentions hypertension (high blood pressure) as a potential side effect. My guess is your body is getting used to the medication and would expect your blood pressure to decrease in the next few weeks. I'd still continue exercising, drinking water, eating fruits and vegetables, etc. Hope that helps :)
@@A_Psych_Nurse Thank you, I really appreciate the feedback!
Heart palpitation is one that i have with rameron
You may or may not have heart problems, but if you experience body pain/hyperalgesic pain that sometimes comes in waves, insomnia, extreme air hunger, rapid heart beat, high blood pressure, uncontrollable thoughts that contribute to your insomnia, bladder issues/pain, tics/muscle spasms (esp. when taking antidepressants or neurotransmitter blockers, issues when waking up under anesthesia, (High blood pressure, increased white blood cell count, breathing issues, body pain, etc.), and discovered that all these issues go away with pain killers or alcohol, (even micro doses of pain killer), let me know. Also, on top of all this ...if you happened to have been diagnosed with sleep apnea but had trouble using the A/C-PAP device because the air pressure keeps increasing. (Gasping for air triggers false apnea results) There are quacks out there that are attributing these to depression or P.T.S.D. but after 40 years of dealing with these issues, I've reached a different prognosis, and have a long medical history to back my prognosis. I believe it is a real, physical illness/ with hereditary contributing factors, made worse by a stressful/self abusive lifestyle. I've been trying to have studies done, but have not found any interest.
Can any of these meds cause short term or long term memory problems ?
Yup. And other changes & damage to ur body & brain. They hav no idea. Why do u hav sexual dysfunctions, insomnia, appetite etc for a med that's suppose to b imvolve w serotonin???
I'm taking escitalopram 10mg and it's have been 2 years and when I try to stop it slowly or any way panic attacks , depression, anxiety, Paranoia happens.my hands and legs starts to shake and i have have to take it again .
Discontinuance symptoms. I don't understand why it is not called withdrawals or why these meds are not called addictive. Maybe the difference in terms is because SSRI are not taken recreationally
@@milkywayranchsc true
@@amansingh-kp4ke they usually last a few days to a few weeks. If you want to stop taking them, it is recommended to taper down slowly and be prepared to feel like you described for a while. If you do, remind yourself that is the discontinuance symptoms and they are temporary.
@mwranch8195 sometimes, the withdrawal symptoms NEVER go away...how ling is a piece of string...I went back on them after a few weeks...I couldn't stand myself.. these drugs are toxic, addictive and some are calling for informed consent papers to be signed by drs and patients
Withdrawals. SSRI withdrawals are brutal, and can last year's.
personality feel that the old school tycyclic are more effective by at treating depression if you can deal
With the side effects
Does anyone deal with horrible impulse control on SSRIs? I'm an alcoholic, and find it way harder to control it when on Zoloft.
I found myself craving specific alcohol and sweets/carbs. I ate & drank these foods from when I woke up until I passed out... I never felt so out of control before until I started SSRI'S. It relieved some depression but it came at a price. I got off SSRI'S carefully, and my cravings went away. I've lost a couple of friends who were also on SSRI'S after I recommended it to them. They had the same side effects but couldn't get off SSRI'S. Both died from alcohol poisoning after they quit eating & chose alcohol as the main diet. It's not for everyone, it needs to b used with great caution & medical follow-up regularly. I miss my 2 friends, they left spouses & young children behind.
I definitely became much more careless and reckless person after taking SSRIs. After being a pretty financially responsible person for my entire life, I eventually spent away all my savings (dw not a lifetime's worth) and nearly maxxed out my credit card. My performance at work began to drop as well because I wasn't feeling compelled to do things in the same way I used to feel. The potential consequences...just didn't really bother me at all
U r not suppose to drink alcohol w AD meds. Didn't d Dr warn u???
Link between ssdi and drug Induced lupus
Oh my god dude I stayed at the inpatient hospital for an extra 2 weeks because this tech I liked went on vacation. She came back married. I just don’t even know what else to say. Imagine being in a mental hospital for 2 weeks waiting to see your favorite staff member and they’re suddenly wearing a ring
I am 42 and lost my libido. Never took medication of amy kind. Always had severe depression. Can anti depressants improve my libido?
Typically antidepressants do just the opposite!
No they can cause permanent pssd
Just curious if someone is involuntary commitment to a mental hospital can they make 1 phone call and will there love one like there dad be contacted
Yeah you're allowed phone calls. It's part of patient rights.
@@A_Psych_Nurse and what if they don't think it's a good idea
@@nickr9019 Do you mean if staff doesn't think it's a good idea for a pt. to make phone call? (Sorry my brain is kind of scattered right now!)
@@A_Psych_Nurse so is mine lol 1 sec let me recap
@@A_Psych_Nurse I mean if you think it's a bad idea for that person to make a phone call even if it's towards a family member or there caregiver
i have all of those and i have never taken any antidepressants
Zoloft => cottonmouth & some loose stool.
Anxiety is so much worse starting Lexapro, and im on it for anxiety...
Cause thats normal. 4-6 weeks before it starts feeling better
I’m going to be starting anti depressants for PTSD but I’m really worried that I may get side effects and not be able to have sex anymore with my girlfriend. Do side effects subside over time?
yes they sometimes do :), and other times they don't :(. (i.e. they might get better or they might get worse).
If you Can find a more natural way I suggest u go that route
@@brooklynsecrets21 cardio exercise, counseling, simplifying life, sunshine, pets, reading…❤
Oops...prob too late now...how are you going ??
@erikeippel give me a break with, "just try eating healthy, sleeping more, drink water, exercise and sunshine" BS! I do all of that in spades. I am very into fitness, eat clean, go on hikes, have friends, avoided medication my whole life....now I am 42 and my depression has never got any better! I am at my worst spot. Lost my libido too. Without drugs.
So now what do you prescribe? Even more sunshine and exercise? Smh
i am 42, severe depression since i was 10. Never took any medication. Now i lost my libido completely. Dont even get erections anymore.
And i workout everyday, sleep better than ever and eat very clean and healthy!
I think its bc i am so unhappy and depressed. So now i figure, it cant get any worse so i might as well try antidepressants. It might help my libido and lack of happiness. Made my first appointment to see a Psychiatrist. Which drug should i try first? Lexipro? wellbutrin?
I have heard good things from both men and women in my depression group about antidepressants. They said it helps level you out. Never get too low.
But reading these negative comments makes me very hesitant to start taking drugs for the first time in my life.
Consider probiotics. Worked for me after 2 weeks. Still have some depression, but manageable.
so a side note. . .some years ago in my later 20s and early 30s, i was in the same boat (except my sleep hygiene wasn't that great), but diet + exercise, etc. Weak social life too (this probably factors in as well). But my libido was almost non-existent and i remember thinking: wtf is happening? Maybe it's just age and this is normal. . .
Then i went back to nursing school and was surrounded by a bunch of women i found attractive and i swear i felt 18 all over again. . .for better or for the worse lol. So. . .just something to think about as it relates to libido.
as for the antidepressants, i'd stay clear of them. the one thing you didn't mention in your comment was your social life and exposure to those you find attractive--i'd say if the exposure isn't there, you might have less of a libido. I think w/o proper social life it's hard not to feel depressed too. Just food for thought.
Squad 🔔
Zoloft made me angry and not myself
Wow...they calmed me down...soothes my brain
Feeling numb and not being able to enjoy things I used to enjoy before
The problem is SSRIs do not work. I have struggled with depression for over 30 years.
I'm on Prozac at the moment and I've been on others.
Depression is a vile disease, unfortunately medicine is still in the dark ages when treating this condition.Why? Because it's not just a disease of the mind it's also a disease of society.
You forgot the 2 most important side effects:
Loss of sex drive
Emotional bluntness/apathy.
These are the 2 main reasons I'm quitting after 17 years
You forget to mention that all school shooters were on SSRIs
Post SSRI sexual Dysfunction!!!
Screen time also effects the eyes and brain, so stay off them and see how you go after a month or so
Ssri can cause Parkinson disease.
Be good if EVERY PERSON could get a tailored dose, even of 2 or so drugs combined ...this 1 size fits all is stupid....hey, st johns Whortis very good ive heard..
Was anyone able to fall pregnant while husband was on antidepressants
can antidepressants cause low sperm count
Pssd,pssd,pssd,pssd,pssd….
1.side effect of taking them, is saving Person Life ;)
That's called the intended effect 👌
They destroyed many lives
@@Step74776 and they saved alot of lives! It is alot better to Save People from paranoia suicadal, shizoprenia,..
@@stellaancimer8505 they can cause paranoia sucidal, bipolar disturb, brain damage, permanent se*ual disfuntions, permanent anhedonia, dysautonomia, neuropathy, tardive disphoria, tardive dyskinesia, and 100 other permanent damages
@@Step74776 you are totaly right if you think so, i am glad that People who want to kill themselfs, have voices, ect are still here, and thriving! I am not denialing side effects, but when it is urgent is urgent!
No no, kids do not need to hear this. Period.
Omg I'm going through it rt now my pupils are so lil my brain feels like it wants to explode the headaches that come with stop talking the pills are the worst
sorry to hear :(. What's your provider recommending for the headaches?
@@A_Psych_Nurse magnesium
@@A_Psych_Nurse I had to put the trazadon bk into my system but only at 25 m.g ... Until u can get the Zoloft or seraquel out of me
Withdrawals. They are brutal! 😢
@@A_Psych_Nurse I need more information on how to deal with getting off of these pills, this is horrible I use to be so outgoing and now I don't want to go outside and my kids don't understand because of this I don't even have enough energy to even stay up watching them for more then 3 or 4 hours