Take all this as just information. I am not a doctor or in the medical proffesion. This is just stuff I found on the internet.<BR>*Note- I did SEE a doctor once and I have been in a hospital. <P><A HREF="http://www.wellbutrin-side-effects.com/" TARGET=_blank>Wellbutrin Side Effects</A> <P>Side Effects of Wellbutrin<BR>Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Wellbutrin. <P>Seizures are perhaps the most worrisome side effect. Wellbutrin was temporarily removed from the market after its initial release due to the occurrence of seizures in some patients. <P>Although Wellbutrin occasionally causes weight gain, a more common effect is weight loss: Some 28 percent of people who take this medication lose 5 pounds or more. If depression has already caused you to lose weight, and if further weight loss would be detrimental to your health, Wellbutrin may not be the best antidepressant for you. <P>More common side effects may include: <P>* Abdominal pain (Wellbutrin SR), <BR>* agitation, <BR>* anxiety (Wellbutrin SR), <BR>* constipation, <BR>* dizziness, <BR>* dry mouth, <BR>* excessive sweating, <BR>* headache, <BR>* loss of appetite (Wellbutrin SR), <BR>* nausea, <BR>* palpitations (Wellbutrin SR), <BR>* vomiting, <BR>* skin rash, <BR>* sleep disturbances, <BR>* sore throat (Wellbutrin SR), <BR>* tremor <P><BR>Other side effects may include: <P>* Acne, <BR>* allergic reactions (severe), <BR>* bed-wetting, <BR>* blisters in the mouth and eyes (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), <BR>* blurred vision, <BR>* breathing difficulty, <BR>* chest pain, <BR>* chills, <BR>* complete or almost complete loss of movement, <BR>* confusion, <BR>* dry skin, <BR>* episodes of over-activity, <BR>* elation, or irritability, <BR>* extreme calmness, <BR>* fatigue, <BR>* fever, <BR>* fluid retention, <BR>* flu-like symptoms, <BR>* gum irritation and inflammation, <BR>* hair color changes, <BR>* hair loss, <BR>* hives, <BR>* impotence, <BR>* incoordination and clumsiness, <BR>* indigestion,<BR>* itching, <BR>* increased libido, <BR>* menstrual complaints, <BR>* mood instability, <BR>* muscle rigidity, <BR>* painful ejaculation, <BR>* painful erection, <BR>* retarded ejaculation, <BR>* ringing in the ears, <BR>* sexual dysfunction, <BR>* suicidal ideation, <BR>* thirst disturbances, <BR>* toothache, <BR>* urinary disturbances, <BR>* weight gain or loss <P>___________________________________________<P><A HREF="http://www.prozac-side-effects.com" TARGET=_blank>Prozac Side Effects</A><P>Frequent - Prozac (Fluoxetine) Side Effects<P>* Allergic or Toxic: Rash, Pruritus (skin inflammation). <BR>* Neurological: Headache, Tremor, Dizziness, Asthenia. <BR>* Behavioral: Insomnia, Anxiety, Nervousness, Agitation, Abnormal dreams, Drowsiness and fatigue. <BR>* Autonomic: Excessive sweating <BR>* Gastrointestinal: Nausea, Disturbances of appetite, Diarrhea. <BR>* Respiratory: Bronchitis, Rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes), Yawn.<BR>* Endocrine: Weight loss. <BR>* Musculoskeletal: Muscle pain, Back pain, Joint pain. <BR>* Urogenital: Painful menstruation, Sexual dysfunction, Urinary tract infection, Frequent micturition. <BR>* Miscellaneous: Chills<P><BR>Infrequent - Prozac (Fluoxetine) Side Effects<BR>Infrequent Prozac side effects occurred in at least 1 in 1000 people.<P>* Allergic or Toxic: Chills and fever, Urticaria, Maculopapular rash. <BR>* Neurological: Abnormal gait, Ataxia, Akathisia, Buccoglossal syndrome, Hyperkinesia, Hypertonia, incoordination, Neck rigity, extrapyramidal syndrome, Convulsions, Photophobia, Myoclonus, Vertigo, Migraine, Tinnitus, Hypesthesia, Neuralgia, Neuropathy, Acute brain syndrome. <BR>* Behavioral: Confusion, Delusions, Hallucinations, manic reaction, Paranoid reaction, Psychosis, Depersonalization, Apathy, Emotional Lability, Euphoria, Hostility, Amnesia, Increased libido. <BR>* Autonomic: Dry mouth, Constipation, Urinary retention, Vision disturbance, Diplopia, Mydriasis, Hot flushes. <BR>* Cardiovascular: Chest pain, Hypertension, Syncope, Hypotension, Angina pectoris, Arrhythmia, Tachycardia. Gastrointestinal: Vomiting, Stomatitis, Dysphagia, Eructation, Esophagitis, Gastritis, Gingivitis, Glossitis, Melena, Thirst, Abnormal liver function test.<BR>* Respiratory: Asthma, Dyspnea, Hyperventilation, Pneumonia, Hiccups, Epistaxis.<BR>* Endocrine: Generalized edema, Peripheral edema, Face edema, Tongue edema, Hypoglycemia, Hyperprolactinemia, Weight gain. Hematoligic: Anemia, Lymphadenopathy, Hemorrhage. Dermatologic: Acne, Alopecia, Dry skin, Herpes simplex, <BR>* Musculoskeletal: Arthritis, Bone pain, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Twitching. <BR>* Urogenital: Abnormal ejactulation, Impotance, Menopause, Amenorrhea, Menorrhagia, Ovarian disorder, Vaginitis, Leukorrhea, Fibrocystic breast, Breast pain, Cystitus, Dysuria, Urinary urgency, Urinary incontinence. <BR>* Miscellaneous: Amblyopia, Conjunctivitis, Cyst, Ear pain, Eye pain, Jaw pain, Neck pain, Pelvic pain, Hangover effect and Malaise.<P><BR>Rare - Prozac (Fluoxetine) Side Effects<BR>Rare Prozac side effects occurred in less than 1 in 1000 people.<P>* Allergic or Toxic: Allergic reaction, Erythema multiforme, Vesiculobullous, Rash, Serum sickness, Contact dermatitis, Erthema nodosum, Purpuric rash, Leukocytoclastic vasculitis, Leukopenia, Thrombocythemia, Arthralgia, Angioedema, Bronchospasm, Lung fibrosis, Allergic alveolitis, Larynx edema and Respiratory distress. <BR>* Neurological: Dysarthria, Dystonia, torticollis, Decreased reflexes, Nystagmus, Paralysis, Paresthesia, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Stupor, Coma, Abnormal EEG, Chronic brain syndrome, Dyskinesia and movement disorders (including worsening of preexisting conditions or appearance in patients with risk factors {e.g., Parkinson's disease, treatment with neuroleptics or other drugs known to be associated with movement disorders})<BR>* Behavioral: Antisocial reaction, Hysteria, Suicidal ideation and violent behaviors. Cardiovascular: Bradycardia, Ventricular arrhythmia, First degree A V block, Bundle branch block, Myocardial infarct, Cerebral ischemia, Cerebral vascular accident, Thrombophlebitis.<BR>* Gastrointestinal: Bloody diarrhea, Hematemesis, Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, Duodenal ulcer, Stomach ulcer, Mouth ulceration, Hyperchlorhydria, Colitis, Enteritis, Cholecystitis, Hepatitis, Hepatomegaly, Liver tenderness, Jaundice, Increased salivation, Salivary gland enlargement, Tongue discoloration, Fecal incontinence, Pancreatitis. Respiratory: Apnea, Lung edmea Hypoxia, Pleural effusion, Hemoptysis. <BR>* Endocrine: Dehydration, Gout, Goitre, Hyperthyrodism, Hypercholesteremia, Hyperglycemia, Hypothyroidism, Weight gain. <BR>* Hematologic: Bleeding time increased, Leukocytosis, Lymphocytosis, Thrombocytopenia, Thrombocytopenic purpura, Thrombocythemia, Retinal hemorrhage, Petechia, Purpura, Sedimentation rate increased, Aplastic anemia, Pancytopenia, Immune-related hemolytic anemia. <BR>* Dermatologic: Eczema, Psoriasis, Seborrhea, Skin hypertrophy, Skin discoloration, Herpes zoster, Fungal dermatitis, Hirsutism, Ecchymoses. Musculoskeletal: Bone necrosis, Osteoporosis, Pathological fracture, Chrondrodystrophy, Myositis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Muscle hemorrhage. <BR>* Urogenital: Breast enlargement, Galactorrhea, Abortion, Dyspareunia, Uterine spasm, Vaginal hemorrhage, Metrorrhagia, Hematuria, Albuminuria, Polyuria, Pyuria, Epididymitis, Orchitis, Pyelonephritis, Salpingitis, Urethritis, Kidney calculus, Urethral pain, Urolithiasis. Miscellaneous: Abdomen enlarged, Blepharitis, Cataract, Corneal lesion, Glaucoma, Iritis, Ptosis, Strabismus, Deafness, Taste loss, moniliasis, Hydrocephalus, LE syndrome.<BR>___________________________________________<P><A HREF="http://www.paxil-side-effects.com/" TARGET=_blank>Paxil Side Effects</A><P>Paxil (Paroxetine) Side Effects<P>Frequent - Paxil (Paroxetine) Side Effects<P>* Body as a Whole: Malaise (a vague feeling of bodily discomfort), pain. <P>* Cardiovascular: Hypertension, syncope (a sudden loss of strength, a temporary suspension of consciousness due to cerebral anemia), tachycardia (excessive rapidity in the action of the heart). <P>* Dermatological: Pruritus (Intense itching) <P>* Gastrointestinal: Nausea and vomiting. <P>* Metabolic and Nutritional: Weight gain, weight loss. <P>* Nervous System: Central Nervous System stimulation, concentration impaired, depression, emotional lability (emotional instability), vertigo (a hallucination of movement; a sensation as if the external world were revolving around the patient or as if he himself were revolving in space). <P>* Respiratory: Cough increased, rhinitis (inflammation of the mucus membrane of the nose). <P><BR>Infrequent - Paxil (Paroxetine) Side Effects<BR>Infrequent Paxil side effects occurred in at least 1 in 1000 people.<P>*Body as a Whole: Allergic reaction, chills, face edema (abnormal amount of fluid in the facial tissue), infection, moniliasis (infection caused by Candida (yeast like fungi), neck pain, overdose. Cardiovascular: Bradycardia (abnormal slowness of the heartbeat), conduction abnormalities (abnormal transfer of sound waves, heat, nerve influences, or electricity), ECG abnormal, hypotension (lowered blood pressure), migraine, ventricular extrasystoles (a premature contraction of the heart). <P>*Dermatological: Acne, alopecia (absence of hair from the body where it is normally present), dry skin, ecchymosis (blood under the skin, usually looks or appears like a bruise), eczema (an inflammatory skin disease characterized by lesions varying greatly in character, at times watery discharge and the development of scales and crust), furunculosis (a number of painful nodules formed in the skin, caused by bacteria, which enter through the hair follicles or glands, its formation is favored by digestive derangement and local irritation), herpes simplex, urticaria (reaction of the skin to certain drugs, marked by the appearance of smooth, slightly elevated patches, which are redder or paler than the surrounding skin and often includes severe itching). <P>*Gastrointestinal: Bruxism (grinding of the teeth especially during sleep), buccal cavity disorders (cavity running from the cheeks to the lips), dysphagia (inflammation of the esophagus), eructation (the act of belching or casting up wind from the stomach), gastroentertitis (inflammation of the stomach or intestines), gastrointestinal flu, glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), increased salivation, liver function test abnormal, mouth ulceration, vomiting and diarrhea, rectal hemorrhage. <P>*Hematologic and Lymphatic: Anemia, leukopenia (reduction in the number of leukocytes in the blood), lymphadenopathy (disease of the lymphnodes), purpura (condition charactized by the presence of blood just under the skin, can appear any where over the body), WBC abnormality (white blood cell abnormality). <P>*Musculoskeletal: Arthralgia (pain in the joint), arthritis, traumatic fracture. <P>*Nervous System: Akinesia (the temporary paralysis of a muscle, can include intense pain), alcohol abuse, amnesia, ataxia (failure of muscular coordination or irregularity of muscle action), convulsion, depersonalization, hallucinations, hyperkinesia (abnormally increased mobility, abnormally increased motor function or activity), hypertonia (a condition of excessive tone, tension or activity, can include increased blood pressure), incoordination, lack of emotion, manic reaction, paranoid reaction, thinking abnormal. <P>*Respiratory: Asthma, bronchitis, dyspnea (difficult or labored breathing), epistaxis (hemorrhage from the nose), hyperventilation, pneumonia, respiratory flu, sinusitis. <P>*Special Senses: Abnormality of accommodation, conjunctivitis, ear pain, eye pain, mydriasis (extreme or morbid dilation of the pupil), otitis media (inflammation of the ear which may be marked by pain, fever, abnormalities of hearing, deafness, tinnitus, and vertigo), tinnitus (a noise in the ear, as ringing, buzzing, roaring clicking etc). <P>*Urogenital: Abortion*, amenorrhea* (absence or abnormal stoppage of menses), breast pain*, cystitis (inflammation of the urinary bladder), dysmenorrhea* (painful menstruation), dysuria (painful or difficult urination), menorrhagia* (excessive uterine bleeding occurring at regular intervals), nocturia (excessive urination at night), polyuria (the passage of a large volume of urine in a given period), urinary incontinence, urinary retention, urinary tract infection, urinary urgency, vaginitis* (inflammation of the vagina). * Gender specific<BR>___________________________________________<P><A HREF="http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/alpraz_ad.htm" TARGET=_blank>Xanax Side Effects</A><P>WOW! Lotsa stuff. Click on the link to read it.<BR>___________________________________________<P><A HREF="http://www.celexa-side-effects.com/" TARGET=_blank>Celexa Side Effects</A><P>Celexa Side Effects<BR>Common Side Effects: <P>* Drowsiness; <BR>* dryness of mouth; <BR>* nausea; <BR>* trouble in sleeping; <P><BR>Less Common Side Effects: <P>* Abdominal pain; <BR>* anxiety; <BR>* change in sense of taste; <BR>* diarrhea; <BR>* gas; <BR>* headache; <BR>* heartburn; <BR>* increased sweating; <BR>* increased yawning; <BR>* loss of appetite; <BR>* pain in muscles or joints; <BR>* stuffy or runny nose; <BR>* tingling, <BR>* burning or prickly feelings on skin; <BR>* tooth grinding; <BR>* trembling or shaking; <BR>* unusual increase or decrease in weight; <BR>* unusual tiredness or weakness; <BR>* vomiting; <BR>* watering of mouth; <P><BR>Always Notify Doctor: <P>More Common: <P>* Decrease in sexual desire or ability; <P><BR>Less Common: <P>* Agitation; <BR>* blurred vision; <BR>* confusion; <BR>* fever; <BR>* increase in frequency of urination or amount of urine produced; <BR>* lack of emotion; <BR>* loss of memory; <BR>* menstrual changes; <BR>* skin rash or itching; <BR>* trouble in breathing; <P><BR>Rare: <P>* Bleeding gums; <BR>* breast tenderness or enlargement or unusual secretion of milk (in females); <BR>* dizziness or fainting; <BR>* irregular heartbeat; <BR>* low blood sodium (confusion, convulsions [seizures],<BR>* drowsiness, <BR>* dryness of mouth, <BR>* increased thirst, lack of energy); <BR>* mood or mental changes; <BR>* nose bleed; <BR>* painful urination; <BR>* purple or red spots on skin; <BR>* sore throat, <BR>* fever, and chills; <BR>* red or irritated eyes; <BR>* redness, <BR>* tenderness, <BR>* itching, <BR>* burning, or peeling of skin; <BR>* serotonin syndrome (agitation, confusion, diarrhea, fever, overactive reflexes, poor coordination, restlessness, shivering, sweating, talking or acting with excitement you cannot control, trembling or shaking, twitching); <BR>* trouble in holding or releasing urine; <BR>* unusual or sudden body or facial movements or postures; <P><BR>Withdrawal Side Effects - Notify Doctor: <P>* Anxiety; <BR>* dizziness; <BR>* nervousness; <BR>* trembling or shaking; <P><BR>Overdose Effects - Notify Doctor: <P>More Common: <P>* Dizziness; <BR>* drowsiness; <BR>* fast heartbeat; <BR>* nausea; <BR>* sweating; <BR>* trembling or shaking; <BR>* vomiting; <P><BR>Rare: <P>* Bluish colored skin or lips; <BR>* confusion; <BR>* convulsions (seizures); <BR>* coma; <BR>* deep or fast breathing with dizziness; <BR>* fainting; <BR>* general feeling of discomfort or illness; <BR>* loss of memory; <BR>* muscle pain; <BR>* slow or irregular heartbeat; <BR>* weakness<BR>___________________________________________<P><A HREF="http://www.psyweb.com/Drughtm/sertra.html" TARGET=_blank>Zoloft Side Effects</A><P>Sertraline ( Symptoms or Effects )<P>Common:  Diarrhea,  dizziness,  drowsiness,  dry month,  headache,  indigestion,  fatigue,  insomnia,  nausea,   nervousness,  tingling,  or vomiting.<P>Rare:  Altered taste,  abnormal vision,  chest pain,   confusion,  hallucinations,   headache,  hives,  impaired concentration,  increased blood pressure,  numbness,  paresthesias,   or tongue ulceration.<P>See physician always:   Altered taste,  abnormal vision,  chest pain,  confusion,  dry month,  hallucinations,   impaired concentration,  increased blood pressure,  numbness,   paresthesias,  or tongue ulceration.<P>See physician if severe:  Diarrhea,  dizziness,   drowsiness,   indigestion,  fatigue,  insomnia,  nausea,   nervousness,  tingling,  or vomiting.<P>See physician NOW:<P>Stop taking and see physician NOW: Anemia,  hives,  skin rash,  or seizures.<BR><P>------------------<BR>Prayers & God Bless!<BR>Chris<BR>For relationship info check out <A HREF="http://www.pcisys.net/~chriscal1/resources.html" TARGET=_blank>Marriage & Relationship Resources</A>

Thank you Chris!

Hey Chris,<P>Very informative post. [for real] Any side effects for beer?<P>You still doing ok?<P>The Village Idiot.

Thanks for posting this - it is really scary.<P>I have always been uncomfortable when I read posts that recommended anti-depressants for situational depression.<P>A number of years back, a father in our area who was on Prozac for clinical depression slit his children's throats and hit his wife over the head with an ax while she slept. By all accounts he had been a loving father. He tried to use the side effects of Prozac in his defense - he was still convicted. I don't know if it was the Prozac or not, but you have to wonder. <P>

Yeah, but IMHO, the problem is that people see all this and think "gee, those must be dangerous". But, look up the side effects for most common drugs, and there's a slew of them too, bcs they have to list everything that might happen, even tho most people have none of the side effects. <P>I'm all for not taking any drugs unless needed, and researching those you DO take. One of my complaints with my H's physician is that he offers a pill for everything. So, my H will take an antibiotic if he has a mere cold, and at the first sign of rising cholesterol was given drugs instead of advice to exercise and cut out the high-fat diet. (Of course, when he was depressed, he would not consider taking an anti-depressant, and had an affair instead to make himself feel better, but I digress... )<P>IF you are depressed and doing whatever else you can to alleviate it, and it is still enveloping you in darkness, anti-depressants can be very valuable. I was on Zoloft for a while years ago (after resisting it for a quite a long time), and was amazed to find that within a short time I was able to think more clearly and positively about the future, deal with things and move forward, instead of being bogged down in depression. And, after a while on Zoloft (which had no discernable side effets for me personally), I went off it with no problems.<P>As I said, I do believe in trying non-pharmaceutical methods, but if they do not work for you, don't let the fact that every drug known to man has listed side effects keep you from getting help. Untreated depression itself can have some pretty bad side-effects too.<P>Kathi

Thanks, Chris.<P>BTW, I've been on zoloft and am now weening off of it. I had only the desired effects and I noticed none of the side effects. It worked great for me.<P>WAT <p>[This message has been edited by worthatry (edited August 23, 2001).]

Holy Toledo, Chris!!! Welbutrin is kinda scary ... no one told me about all these. So far I haven't experienced any of this. I'm on my 3rd week. I'll keep a close eye on things now tho.<P>Thank you ever so much, Chris. <P>Lv,<BR>Jo<P>*************************************<BR>* Abdominal pain (Wellbutrin SR), <BR>* agitation, <BR>* anxiety (Wellbutrin SR), <BR>* constipation, <BR>* dizziness, <BR>* dry mouth, <BR>* excessive sweating, <BR>* headache, <BR>* loss of appetite (Wellbutrin SR), <BR>* nausea, <BR>* palpitations (Wellbutrin SR), <BR>* vomiting, <BR>* skin rash, <BR>* sleep disturbances, <BR>* sore throat (Wellbutrin SR), <BR>* tremor <P><BR>Other side effects may include: <P>* Acne, <BR>* allergic reactions (severe), <BR>* bed-wetting, <BR>* blisters in the mouth and eyes (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), <BR>* blurred vision, <BR>* breathing difficulty, <BR>* chest pain, <BR>* chills, <BR>* complete or almost complete loss of movement, <BR>* confusion, <BR>* dry skin, <BR>* episodes of over-activity, <BR>* elation, or irritability, <BR>* extreme calmness, <BR>* fatigue, <BR>* fever, <BR>* fluid retention, <BR>* flu-like symptoms, <BR>* gum irritation and inflammation, <BR>* hair color changes, <BR>* hair loss, <BR>* hives, <BR>* impotence, <BR>* incoordination and clumsiness, <BR>* indigestion,<BR>* itching, <BR>* increased libido, <BR>* menstrual complaints, <BR>* mood instability, <BR>* muscle rigidity, <BR>* painful ejaculation, <BR>* painful erection, <BR>* retarded ejaculation, <BR>* ringing in the ears, <BR>* sexual dysfunction, <BR>* suicidal ideation, <BR>* thirst disturbances, <BR>* toothache, <BR>* urinary disturbances, <BR>* weight gain or loss <P><p>[This message has been edited by Resilient (edited August 23, 2001).]