Survivors often struggle with psychological symptoms, such as depression, anxiety and panic. Certain medications can allieviate these symptoms, and make it easier to heal. If you think you are suffering from Depression, an anxiety disorder or some other psychological after effect of your rape, you may want to talk to your doctor, or a psychiatrist about medication. Here is a list of drugs your doctor might prescribe. Please remember that I am not a doctor and that I gathered this information from various internet sites. Talk to your doctor about benefits, side effects, drug interactions, etc, of any medication before taking it. You can share your experiences with medication by using the form at the bottom of the page.
Adapin Ambien Anafranil Ativan Celexa Depakote Dothep Effexor XR Imipramine Klonopin Luvox Neurontin Paxil Prozac Remeron Risperdal Serzone Sonata Trazodone Valium Wellbutrin Xanax Zoloft
Other Brand Names: Sinequan, Triadapin, Zonalon. Category: Tricyclic Antidepressant. Indications: Adapin is used to treat depression, anxiety and neurotic tendencies. Side Effects: Drowsiness, fatigue, excitement, agitation, restlessness, insomnia, nightmares, hypomania, anxiety, confusion, disorientation, disturbed concentration, delusions, hallucinations, dry mouth, blurred vision, weakness, headache, weight gain or loss, excessive appetite, anorexia, increased perspiration, urinary frequency. Dosage: Adapin is taken several times daily. More Information: Internet Mental Health's Adapin Page. |
Other Brand Names: Stillnoct. Category: Hypnotics. Indications: Ambien is used to treat Insomnia.** Side Effects: Daytime drowsiness, dizziness/vertigo, amnesia, nausea, headache. Dosage: Ambien is taken immediately before bedtime. More Information: ambien.com. Testimonials: Kristen, Lynette, Shannon, Shannon 2, SkyDove, Susan |
Category: Tricyclic Antidepressants. Indications: Anafranil is used to treat Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Side Effects: Dry mouth, constipation, nausea, anorexia, tremor, dizziness, nervousness, changed libido, ejaculatory failure, impotence, fatigue, sweating, increased appetite, weight gain, and visual changes Dosage: Anafranil is taken several times daily. More Information: Internet Mental Health's Anafranil Page. |
Category: Benzodiazepine . Indications: Ativan is used to treat anxiety. Side Effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, fatigue and lethargy, disorientation, ataxia, anterograde amnesia, nausea, change in appetite, change in weight, depression, blurred vision . More Information: Internet Mental Health's Ativan Page. Testimonials: Caitlin, Kathie, Kristin Snider, Mistral |
Other Brand Names: Cipramil. Category: Antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors - SSRI). Indications: Celexa is used to treat Depression. Side Effects: Nausea, Dry mouth, Sleepiness, Increase in sweating. Dosage: Celexa is taken daily. More Information: celexa.com. Testimonials: Anna, Debra, Kat, Kristen, Paige, Shannon, Shannon 2, SkyDove, Sonja |
Other Brand Names: Epival. Category: Anticonvulsant. Indications: Depakote, which was originally used to treat epilepsy, is used to treat the manic episodes of bipolar disorder. Side Effects: Nausea, headache, pain, vomiting, dizziness, tremor and diarrhea. Dosage: Depakote is taken several times daily. More Information: Internet Mental Health's Depakote Page. |
Other Brand Names: Prothiaden. Category: Tricyclic Antidepressant. Indications: Dothep is used to treat depression, anxiety and insomnia. Side Effects: Skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, mouth, throat, lips or neck and difficulty swallowing or breathing More Information: Medzine's Dothiepin Page. Testimonials: Lotte |
Category: Antidepressant (serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor). Indications: Effexor is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Side Effects: Nausea, dizziness, somnolence, abnormal ejaculation, sweating, dry mouth, and nervousness. Dosage: Effexor is taken daily. More Information: effexorxr.com. |
Other Brand Names: Endep. Category: Antidepressant (tricyclic). Indications: Elavil is used to treat depression. Side Effects: Drowsiness, fatigue, nausea, dizziness. Dosage: Elavil is taken either once or twice daily. More Information: Internet Mental Health's Elavil Page. |
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Other Brand Names: Janimine, Tofranil. Category: Tricyclic Antidepressants. Indications: Imipramine is used to treat depression. Side Effects: Tremors, dry mouth, blurred vision, disturbances of accommodation, constipation, perspiration, flushing, weight gain. Dosage: Imipramine is taken daily. More Information: Internet Mental Health's Imipramine Page. Testimonials: Rachel |
Category: Antianxiety (benzodiazepine) Indications: Klonopin is used to treat anxiety and panic disorder. Side Effects: Drowsiness, increased salivation, behaviour problems. Dosage: Klonopin is taken as needed. More Information: Internet Mental Health's Klonopin Page. Testimonials: Annaleigh |
Other Brand Names: Faverin. Category: Antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors - SSRI). Indications: Luvox is used to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Side Effects: Nausea, constipation, anorexia, diarrhea, dry mouth, nervousness, insomnia, dizziness, tremor and agitation. Dosage: Luvox is taken daily. More Information: Internet Mental Health's Luvox Page. Testimonials: Caitlin |
Category: Antiepileptic. Indications: Neurontin is used to treat the mania associated with Bipolar Disorder. Side Effects: Fatigue, weight increase, mouth or throat dry, dizziness, tremor, abnormal thinking. Dosage: Neurontin is taken daily. More Information: RXList's Neurontin Page. Testimonials: Caitlin |
Other Brand Names: Aropax, Aroxat, Seroxat. Category: Antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors - SSRI). Indications: Paxil is used to treat depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. Side Effects: sweating, nausea, decreased appetite, dizziness, insomnia, tremor, sexual side effects. Dosage: Paxil is taken daily. More Information: paxil.com. Testimonials: Angie, Anna, Bluegirl, Feelinfine, Hilary, Kristin Snider, Lis, Liz, Lotte, Louise, Name Withheld, Peace, Rachael, Rachel, Treva |
Category: Antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors - SSRI). Indications: Prozac has been used to treat Depression, Bulimia Nervosa and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Side Effects: Nausea, difficulty sleeping, drowsiness, anxiety, nervousness, weakness, loss of appetite, tremors, dry mouth, sweating, decreased sex drive, impotence, and/or yawning. Dosage: Prozac is either taken daily, or weekly, depending on the kind prescribed. More Information: prozac.com. Testimonials: Crying Angel, Kristen, Summer |
Category: Antidepressant. Indications: Remeron is used to treat depression. Side Effects: Drowsiness, increased appetite, weight gain, and dizziness. Dosage: Remeron is taken daily. More Information: organoninc.com. Testimonials: Louise |
Category: Antipsychotic. Indications: Risperdal is used to reduce, control, and improve psychotic symptoms (such as paranoia). Side Effects: Insomnia, agitation, restlessness and tremors or muscle stiffness, headache, anxiety, and runny nose. Dosage: Risperdal is taken daily. More Information: risperdal.com. Testimonials: Annaleigh |
Category: Antidepressant. Indications: Serzone is used to treat Depression. Side Effects: Nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and feeling tired Dosage: Serzone is taken daily. More Information: Wellness MD's Serzone Page. |
Category: Hypnotics. Indications: Sonata is used to treat Insomnia.** . Side Effects: Headache, dizziness, and sleepiness. Dosage: Sonata is taken immediately before bedtime. More Information: sonatasleep.com. |
Category: Antidepressant. Indications: Trazodone is used to treat depression. Side Effects: Dizziness or lightheadedness; drowsiness; dryness of mouth (usually mild); headache; nausea and vomiting; unpleasant taste. Dosage: Trazodone is taken several times daily. More Information: Internet Mental Health's Trazodone Page. |
Other Brand Names: T-Quil. Category: Benzodiazepine Indications: Valium is used to treat anxiety. Side Effects: Drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, blurred vision, diplopia, vertigo, headache, slurred speech, tremors, hypoactivity, dysarthria, euphoria, impairment of memory, confusion, depression. Dosage: Valium is taken 2 to 4 times daily depending upon severity of symptoms. More Information: Internet Mental Health's Valium Page. |
Category: Antidepressant Indications: Wellbutrin is used to treat depression. Side Effects: Agitation, dry mouth, insomnia, headache/migraine, nausea/vomiting, constipation, and tremor. Dosage: Wellbutrin is taken up to three times daily. More Information: wellbutrin.com. |
Category: Antianxiety, Sedatives/Hypnotics (Benzodiazepine) Indications: Xanax has been used to treat anxiety, insomnia and panic disorders. It is indicated for the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder and panic disorder with or without agoraphobia*. Side Effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, irritability, excitability, hallucinations. Dosage: Xanax is usually taken on an "as needed" basis. It can be addictive, so it is usually not prescribed for long term use. More Information: Internet Mental Health's Xanax Page. |
Other Brand Names: Lustral. Category: Antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors - SSRI). Indications: Zoloft is used to treat depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Side Effects: Dry mouth, upset stomach, decreased appetite, feeling unusally tired or sleepy, trouble sleeping, sexual problems in men and women, tremor. Dosage: Zoloft is taken daily. More Information: zoloft.com. Testimonials: Caitlin, Caitlin 2, Ceebee, Chrissy2, Hettie, Jackie, Januarygirl, Kel, Rachel, Shannon, SkyDove, Star |
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*Agoraphobia: an anxiety disorder and a phobia to certain areas, often outdoors.
**Insomnia: difficulty either in falling asleep or staying asleep, or in waking up too early in the morning.
