What To Avoid When Taking Sertraline, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Escitalopram (SSRIs)

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What To Avoid If You Are Taking SSRI Antidepressants (ex. Sertraline, Fluoxetine) - Foods and Beverages, Herbal Supplements and Prescription Medications that Interact with SSRIs
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) are medications used to treat disorders of depression, anxiety and fibromyalgia. However, their use can cause side effects along with the symptoms of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome and serotonin syndrome. There are a variety of dietary factors, herbal supplements and other medications that can interact with SSRIs to worsen side effects.
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@MrTony354 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@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

@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

@jesusislord6545 2 жыл бұрын

Repent to Jesus Christ “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3:5-6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ L

@gillesroussel1701 Жыл бұрын

a tonsillectomy may help you. Look into it

@Jennifer-bw7ku 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 ай бұрын

Is he on instagram?

@elizabethwilliams6651 7 ай бұрын

Yes he is. dr.sporessss

@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

@ThatGuy-bh9qh Жыл бұрын

@naveenkumar4331 you can't take psychedelics every day, or at least you shouldn't.

@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.

@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 7 ай бұрын

It's usually in the leaflet that comes with the medication. I've been on it for years too (20+).

@laurav.7241 4 ай бұрын

You want people to read??? @@threeMetreJim That would be sensible.

@laurav.7241 4 ай бұрын

They should prescribe meds for stupid people who can't read @@lazyhippie6139

@EmmieHunny 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great style of video. Informative, gets right into it, and covers a broad range. Thanks!

@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 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

@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.

@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.

@carmenh1863 4 ай бұрын

Escalitopram has improved my life massively. Thank you for your very clear well explained video.

@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

@nobattles4322 Жыл бұрын

I started out on Buspar then wellbutrin and finally in 2011 Quetiapine the latter was a life saver, I'm still taking it. Thankfully I haven't needed any of the other medications you pointed out. The video was very informative!

@johnmahland363 2 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.

@izznt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so so much for making these videos. Im subscribing immediately. My most recent diagnosis was functioning neurological disorder as the cherry on on top of my fibromyalgia and list of mental illnesses. I'm used to Avoiding learning about fibro since it takes hints if I hear symptoms I don't have like shaking as i do now, but I'm being heavily encouraged to research FND. I'm very much going to watch closely in case you may cover it as you've covered fibromyalgia and lupus so well. You teach wonderfully. God and 0r whatever power or not bless you. Thank you so much.

@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 4 ай бұрын

You just watch a KZfaq video and believe everything you hear. LMAO.

@crushingit5128 4 ай бұрын

@@laurav.7241 nope. Been on SSRIs for decades from many physicians and did my homework. Plus you know... Experience

@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!

@Dsquaredforever 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for putting all of this in one easy to digest resource. Much appreciated.

@helengrunow5094 2 жыл бұрын

This is a really really good channel! So much information that isnt commonly known but is very important! Thankyou for your excellent explanations and descriptions! Cheers!

@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.

@akiyachef_5213 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is an extremely educational video. Great job!

@davehayter312 5 ай бұрын

I recently started on an SSRI, and this was extremely helpful! Thank you! 👍

@ashleyevans7497 2 жыл бұрын

OUTSTANDING VIDEO AS ALWAYS! Excellent content, my friend!

@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!

@Kualinar 2 жыл бұрын

I know someone who was on venflalaxin and just switched to fluoxetine. This will help me help her during the transition. Knowing what food and over the counter medication to avoid is pretty important.

@GaiaCarney 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, JJ Medicine, for creating & sharing this helpful information ☮️

@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

@laurenthompson8866 Жыл бұрын

This was very informative. Thank you for sharing this with the general public! 🙂

@helencheadle5285 2 жыл бұрын

No I agree, none of the doctors I’ve seen in the last 20 years and have prescribed most of these over the years, have never ever said a thing!! I’m Shocked!,!

@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.

@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 Жыл бұрын

@@luxlifewithmeg2552 also interested, and what did he do to reach that spot, just the ssri or did he mix something

@jdssurf 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..

@korbkelly 2 жыл бұрын

Good info to know! have been on an SSRI for a little over a year.

@doreendaykin6693 5 ай бұрын

Deepest gratitude for sharing this information 🙏💙. You have no idea how much this info has helped me.🌿

@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.

@rxndzfn 2 жыл бұрын

Bro wtf this is exactly like me as well,should I let my doctor know about this???

@adhdhikaru 2 жыл бұрын

@@rxndzfn 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!

@rxndzfn 2 жыл бұрын

@@adhdhikaru ok thanks for getting back to me appreciate it i will let my doctor know👍

@adhdhikaru 2 жыл бұрын

@@rxndzfn good luck my guy 👌

@jadaxleigh 2 жыл бұрын

I've been off of it for over a year and still have a horrible memory

@elizabethgambill3473 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see you do a video like this on ADHD stimulant medication!

@kevinsoul9299 Жыл бұрын

Thank u! I started recently my treatment with an SSRI so I wanted to find some information on what and what not to ingest while on it, this helped a lot.

@230k19 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. This is a very well done video.

@mf4376 2 жыл бұрын

I have never had a patient have issues with SSRIs and NSAIDs, except one young lady who started having intermenstrual spotting when we started and SSRI for depression (she was using motrin prn for menstrual cramps.) Very interesting stuff! And great video, thank you!

@mikeodee1164 Жыл бұрын

not true movement disorders i got meige and blephorspasm from antidepressants made my life a living hell i been taking magnesium which has helped and i had to stop the dangerous meds so i can function i took alpha lipoic acid started 2 years ago for nerve pain to my supise they help alot more for my depresion then a few antidepressants i was on

@obnicoleray7488 Жыл бұрын

She had the bleeding issues before or after starting the SSRI? Is it okay to take nsaids for cycles while taking SSRI

@tired_of_everything0 8 ай бұрын

You are absolutely lying. SSRI can cause pssd

@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.

@audrahartman4212 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this information. It will help me discuss pain management more effectively.

@pandoravictoria9541 2 жыл бұрын

Great video very good information, 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.

@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.

@carmenpagan5567 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this information. 🙏

@kelligray1848 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!!! Thank you!

@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.

@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

@fuckkkkkman4506 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you for sharing that with us

@marinamartinez6886 4 ай бұрын

Very informative, thank you! 👍

@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.

@jadaxleigh 2 жыл бұрын

this all makes so much sense. i was on zoloft (setraline) from 8th grade - summer of junior year. they moved me from 25mg-100mg over a few months and i was acting out so bad. had no idea why but i was all wacked out. i was starting to drink and obviously was on antibiotics when i was sick and would have such weird reactions. same with advil. my junior year summer my moms insurance was dropped and i had no access to meds. all of 12th grade i went cold turkey and not having a great year. had brain zaps for a year after that. i was acting reckless and doing anything without serious thought and gave no sh!ts and was seriously unhinged. i would cry and freak out and be so angry my skin would crawl with disgust at literally everything. had so many fights with my family and boyfriend like damn i was so mentally unstable from setraline's side effects. i had absolutely no idea until now and just thought i was crazy.

@0warami_7oo 2 жыл бұрын

dose was too high , for me over 100mg is too much but 25-100mg is great. ive accidentally taken the meds twice (by mistake) & it felt very horrible

@polytheneprentiss1534 2 жыл бұрын

Jada, I truly hope you’re doing better. What a horrible thing to have to go through, especially as a teenager! My 14-year-old daughter went through hell the past 18 months. They tried out several different antidepressants, then finally she got on Zoloft and it’s really helped her out a lot. 🙏🏼

@0warami_7oo 2 жыл бұрын

@@polytheneprentiss1534 hopefully the doctor doesn’t prescribe too much....

@steviemichelle7271 2 жыл бұрын

That’s so awful for a teenager to have to go through med withdrawals because of insurance! I’m so sorry that happened to you, and I hope you’re doing well 😔💖

@2cautious 2 жыл бұрын

Girl just smoke a lil weed

@kais3297 Жыл бұрын

fun watching this, having been prescribed antipsychotics, epilepsy medication and antiemetics while i was also taking ssris (i did stop all medication last fall though)

@mariaes623 3 ай бұрын

Incredibly informative presentation! I clicked on subscribe in a New York minute.

@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 Жыл бұрын

They should of never given your mum this drug it effects cognitive disorder badly.

@Cathy-xi8cb 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.

@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.

@selfimpovingprophecy5970 2 жыл бұрын

Good lord Im glad I found this channel it was like was gods plan. I have some of those medications that increase serotonin syndrome risk and Im glad I didn't take them. Im going to talk to my pharmacist and see if there are other interactions because I have a lot of medications.

@cs3518 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for making these. -medical student on ssri's

@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.

@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. 🤦🏼‍♀️

@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.

@jimdye7431 Жыл бұрын

I just started lexipro 3 days ago 10mg and I noticed a similar feeling as NyQuil, very informative.

@juliaconnell 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for this - esp as been meaning to look up reasoning behind grapefruit warning

@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!

@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.

@awizard9835 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!

@bananie2383 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this important info

@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 11 ай бұрын

Is paroxetine working for you?

@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.

@annablock8037 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video.

@angeltrait 2 жыл бұрын

The last one definitely is good to know. I’ve been on Zoloft since I was hospitalized in September and am still on Sumatriptan for migraines. Hell they gave me both in the ward. Might mention that to my doctor:/

@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!

@ldjt6184 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to have too much serotonin in your body without having taken SSRis or 5 HTP?

@MgPolaco Жыл бұрын

Thank you for talking about fibromyalgia.

@wintersprite Жыл бұрын

I’m on Escitalopram. I tried Fluoxetine first but didn’t feel like it was helping at all so weaned myself off of it, took a break and decided to try a different one. Before taking an antidepressant, I hadn’t taken a long-term medication before and the idea of taking one gave me anxiety. I do sometimes take an NSAID but don’t take them every day or too many. I also take Tylenol if needed.

@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?

@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!

@Question8619 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I found this video no one told me this

@ryanjdigiorgio 10 ай бұрын

Great video, thank you

@diplomasaurus4232 2 жыл бұрын

My quack had prescribed me naproxen along with SSRI many times, even though they know I had acid reflux following my pregnancy

@resonantconsciousness9248 2 жыл бұрын

So glad im off these meds now, been a couple of years since i had my last dose... there is hope for us all if i can get off these drugs then we all can.

@dogpawz 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great for your journey, but these are life saving drugs for a lot of people and coming off them may not be the right goal for them.

@hayom120 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to try ssri's

@AsmrStories007 2 жыл бұрын

These are not recreational drugs for the most part.. Some people do need them to get on with their lives

@tesiemarie8942 2 жыл бұрын

How long were you on them for? And what med did you take? Thank you.

@derekcampbell9663 2 жыл бұрын

Those meds are dangerous

@boxeswithfoxes Жыл бұрын

Im on SSRI medication and im on lithium as well so this is helpful thank you

@Star-dj1kw 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video 👍🏼

@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 Жыл бұрын

There are other meds that don't have this effect.

@juliesnuffin9807 7 ай бұрын

I never knew this. Ty.

@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

@wanderingsoul2931 2 жыл бұрын

I’m really glad I saw this thank you

@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.

@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.

@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.

@shilohivy4590 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this.

@igitha..._ 2 жыл бұрын

I was prescribed 6 a day back in 04\05 of Prozac and it nearly ended me. Avoid knives and weapons as well as anything that could allow you to make a drastic negative decision that you would otherwise regret.

@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 8 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.

@isaaccook1890 2 жыл бұрын

I've been on Lithium, fluoxetine, and a few other things for years. I was recently told of this negative interaction, and it turns out that there's only a risk if I wasn't taking it regularly. It's interesting the way these things work.

@dew21news35 2 жыл бұрын

I'm on Lexapro 20MG and been robotrippin on DXM for a while. Good to know that I need to be a bit more careful. Currently the only affect I get from mixing the two is an upset tummy but I believe that's linked to seratonin syndrome

@waltdistel716 2 жыл бұрын

as someone who did the same thing in his late teens for about a year I will leave you this warning. it has caused me permanent neurological damage (I'm 33 now). don't mix ssri's and dxm

@p1nkfreud 2 жыл бұрын

Dxm caused me permanent visual disturbances that have lasted 20+ years from a single dose of 420mg. I was 15 and on no meds. I had/have done many other drugs before and after - nothing ever affected me as negatively as DXM did…just stop. I’m not “anti drug” at all just “anti DXM”

@hicknopunk Жыл бұрын

Yeah...don't mix those

@bestymusic4845 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I was wondering which is the best SSRI medication in 2023? Or maybe the one with the least side effects ? Or the most popular ? Thanks

@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 8 ай бұрын

I'm trying to get of it after 25 years and I feel as if I'm going insane.

@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. 🙄 .

@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 Жыл бұрын

Boost your health literacy. You have to do the research for yourself. Not doing so could send you to the ER.

@jazzmyne6881 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 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 Жыл бұрын

@@Cathy-xi8cb Yup you're certainly right about all of this information and the advice is very helpful Thank you : )