Medications that can Cause Depression 2024

[@tessrevamccormick5864]

Thanks so much for the information! I suffer with bipolar disorder and anxiety and have been on most of the anxiety and mental health drugs you've mentioned. I'm so happy to report that I'm not on ANY of them now and have been stable for the last 6 years!

[@KenDBerryMD]

My pleasure. If you are going to put a chemical medication into your body, you should be aware of all the risks.

[@darloonie9465]

Please tell me how you did this. My sister is bipolar and afraid of not being on her medication.

[@tessrevamccormick5864]

DARLOONIE, I'm still on medication just no longer on anxiety meds. I take a mood stabilizer and cymbalta. Very low doses. I've been dealing with this for 25 years, I've done ECT treatments as well. I just knew there had to be a drug combination that would work for me. So through a lot of trial and error I finally found it. I would reccomend that she work with her doctor and keep trying until it "clicks" for her. Good luck!

[@darloonie9465]

@@tessrevamccormick5864 Thanks. She's been on meds for so long that she's addicted. Very strong meds and high dosages.

[@tessrevamccormick5864]

@@darloonie9465 I'm so sorry. I've been there. I walked around doped up for years! I wanted to live life, that's when the search for better and different medications began for me.

[@arlenegage9873]

I enjoy Keto, but occasionally I love to have Buttermilk Biscuits and Cream Gravy!! My weight is great, my health is good for a 75 yr old and Im off all Prescription Meds!!😊

[@cindyguild8086]

How Beautiful to read this ! God Bless you with many years of Good Health !! 😊😊😇😇👍💕💕

[@KenDBerryMD]

Hundreds of medications can cause symptoms of depression. Instead of taking Another pill for depression, make sure that the pill you're already taking isn't causing your depression.

[@juliatshamoun4666]

Having 15 to 16 years experiance in pharmaceutical industries I know what these drugs do to your body and being a Chemist also opened my eye to so many of these chemical drugs Thank God I off of my Blood pressure medication *Miacardis* after 2.5 years Stress from you make the worker in pharma busnisses consume their drug first because of the amount of stress that the people handling Thank God when I change my diet to Keto 4 years ago I am free from pharma drug 😊 Thank you Doc. For this vidoe 👍👍 keep it up with more latest info.for side effects of the drugs

[@alexisdunstan3944]

Is there anything I can include in my Keto diet that will help increase ACE inhibitions. I am on a fairly low does of Ramipril but would like to get off it completely. I have heard garlic can help but how much and how often do I need to eat it to have a significant effect? It is a huge subject but I would love to see you make some videos on what foods can take the place of or even just help lower doses of some of these drugs, even the over the counter drugs. Perhaps you could cover just one class of drugs per video.

[@hulkefarm]

that’s what I think too. Three of my four sibs take antidepressants and drink! 😫

[@chrisd1172]

Azathioprine ?

[@oldmanhendo7183]

You should add Gabapentin to this list. I took my first dose yesterday, 300mg. My anxiety was almost immediately eliminated. Felt great. Woke up this morning and been so depressed that I’ve literally been crying on and off all day. I’m a 31 year old guy who has never really struggled much with depression. That drug messed me up bad

[@KimOverholtArt]

I'm on NO medications. No more birth control either! Happy to be medication free! 💗

[@KimOverholtArt]

I was overweight, told by my doctor that I was going to be going on medication for diabetes and I told him to let me know what I need to do to not take medication. I told him that I had a plan that I had made for myself in 1999 when I was younger and learning about the glycemic index. It had a plan that I geared to myself and after 9 weeks had lost 15 lbs. I was exercising regularly and cut out my carbs. I've since shed another 10 lbs and I am on week 22 of my change. Feeling great and surprised myself. It is possible. 💗

[@B.H.1987]

@@KimOverholtArt Hope you're still doing great and managing to stay off meds!

[@TheRealRealOK]

They give depressed people benzos for anxiety, and the depression gets worse. Glad to be off them all. Sleep meds/hypnotics are also really bad for mental health, at least in my case.

[@tyxikosgatopoulos3094]

I was on beta blockers many years ago and it was almost my destruction. Iwas constantly sleepy. I had trouble with my bowels and had to run to the bathroom frequently. I became lethargic and week. It was a nightmare.

[@brothermiller8071]

Been on tenormin since 23 I'm 53 today and have had depression for years and was diagnosed 2016 with major depression syndrome. Was on paxil for about 5 years 40mg daily and got off in 2005 and was put on celexa 40mg daily in 2013 and have cut down to 20mg daily. Have been on stomach medicine like prilosec otc or prevacid for acid reflux for at least 20 years daily. Quit drinking 2016 and smoking 2 months ago and had my gallbladder removed june 2017 and was told then I have fatty liver and recent triglycerides 213. I've got to change something for sure. Thank and God bless you Doctor for the videos. Very informative. Just found you. Peace and love +

[@twoarrows2543]

Keep up the fight. It's tough. Few people know. Just keep doing what works best for you!!

[@kwilliamson2313]

Everything the VA prescribed me yesterday was on the list. I voiced my concerns and was basically told, "Take these or don't come back." I have a couple suggestions on where they can start cutting that budget.

[@sixpackbinky]

Try looking into natural alternatives

[@cynthiadean884]

THankyou for your service. You are appreciated. That is why I want you to know the VA is going to kill you! If you can be cared for ANYWHERE else, please do. Their goal is to have to take care of you for as little time as possible. Quite literally , your death is their gain(you no longer cost them money) .The VA is staffed by all the quacks that cant keep a job elsewhere. If you have to go there , please have a friend or family member advocate for you.

[@lindawood1189]

I've been taking Prednisone for over 7 years. I've been tapering it down slowly. I have to say doing a Keto diet with IF has been a tremendous help with the depression. I've been successful getting it down to below 5mg a day. It's a big deal for me!! Before doing Keto I would not be able to function taking anything below 10 mg a day. Now, I'm grumpy for a few days and I literally bounce back. The scale has actually started moving downward a little too!!

[@hej8606]

Linda Wood that’s so amazing!! Congratulations!!

[@Jan96106]

Linda, prednisone is a corticosteroid. Are you saying you take it for depression? Or have I misunderstood? I think I must have misunderstood. You probably are taking it for an inflammatory/auto-immune disorder.

[@lindawood1189]

@@Jan96106 Hi, I was referring to the side effect of depression. You're correct, I take if for an autoimmune disorder. :-)

[@rodytalks3989]

I took prednisone for a few days and I’m still depressed a year later

[@toomuchisneverenough4668]

Would you do something on personal hygiene and skin care products? Six month ago, at age 57, I got on a ketogenic diet, lost 50 pounds, got from obese to normal weight, with many side benifits such as greatly improved skin, no more joint pains or migrains. Your videos have been so helpful throu my journey. I have also stopped using schampoo, shower gel, conditioners, lotions etc, just using some baking soda for my daily showers. Also brushing my teeth without tooth paste. Yet one more benifit of my diet I found is better breath and taste in my mouth, people I trust will confirm that I smell perfectly fine, I feel clean and my hair feels great. Yes, I still do wash my hands with soap after going to bathroom and before cooking etc. Would be great if you would do something on how we treat our biggest organ, our skin.

[@morganmiller6373]

toomuchisneverenough This is all good but I just want to point out that baking soda is highly alkaline and our skin should be acidic. A moisturizer will bring that pH back down so I would really encourage you to look for one!! There are plenty of hypoallergenic, non-toxic lotions out there 🙂

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

Organic coconut oil is awesome, from Trader Joes in the glass jar. It smells wonderful too and it's not greasy.

[@erikmeza324]

Thank you for all this information I was taking penicillin for my strep throat and 2 pills of 500mg for 10 days and then found out that on the last day of taking them, it was causing me depression and lots of anxiety I also was very shaky and I felt like crying all the time on my last day I threw the last few pills away and I'm now trying to recover from it.

[@johnshell2480]

Thank you Dr. Berry. I'm a Veteran and damn near everything you said most Veterans are on. Does Ambien make you depressed at 10 mg PO Qhs? Also what is the dose on the HCTZ where you can have problems? People who having pain listen to Dr. Berry and also look up Pete Ecosgue and his self adjustment techniques to relieve pain. Real miracles these guys are!

[@maryc4804]

Keto cured my anxiety and depression! The reduction of carbohydrates and the removal of sugar helped me greatly.

[@z2010able]

I would agree - unless your child died!!! This diet stuff is interesting and will read up on it more. There are levels of depression; the worst in the world is to lose your child.

[@maryc4804]

I am speaking from an adults perspective.

[@lindasunderlin6936]

@@z2010able excellent point!Often times people are LONG depressed for very concrete reasons that remain for a long time and cannot be dissipated or won.

[@farazahmed5299]

Keto ...mean?

[@marclussier2275]

Dr. Berry, Thank You for all of your hard work and dedication that you put into your videos, and for the wealth of knowledge and information that you provide us with the viewers. Take care my friend and May God Bless and Protect you and your family. 🤠🙏👍❤

[@tawnyaelliott1268]

I was able to come off my depression meds after getting my vitamin D3 level up to normal. Unfortunately still have to take NSAIDs for chronic pain issues. Hopefully keto diet will eventually help with that.

[@jrowlove7328]

Love your common sense approach! Thank you. Stopped Statins increased my blood sugar!

[@kathleengrant4341]

PPI, Proton Pump Inhibitors: The prescription versions of Prilosec and Prevacid are Pantoprazole and Omeprazole, incase anyone didn't recognize them from their OTC names. Btw, I'm totally off those now! Yay!!

[@chrisd1172]

Hi thanks I was on pantoprazole off it now but am still on azathioprine is was that one also ?

[@Spudcracker]

@KenDBerryMD please help me. I have since January been on a keto diet, I used to eat loads of eggs, butter etc and felt great but after a blood test due to low testosterone the docs noticed my cholesterol was at 8.9 NHS UK rating. They then proceeded to slap me on 20mg of atorvastatin and told I must stop my consumption of butter and eggs and if possible stop keto. Ever since my anxiety has gone off the scale. The Cholesterol specialist checked me over saying with a rating that high I will definitely have deposits of cholesterol in my body and proceeded to squeeze various parts of my body. He looked confused as he couldn't find any deposits anywhere but said I need to stop keto and go on statins. I stopped eating butter and eggs, yes it brought my cholesterol down but now I feel lethargic, depressed and anxiety off the scale. I know what I should do but the NHS specialist has scared the life out of me. I know you can't tell me what to do but any advice of any kind what I could say to my doctor etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated

[@janisb8064]

Could you please do a video on cervical erosion ( sometimes caused by staying on the pill for too long), and healthy ways to try to heal it. Thank you.

[@scrapironprepper]

Could you please do a video on psychotic behavior. My friend thinks people want to kill or harm her and her family. She hears people talking that no one else hears. She wont stay by herself ever. Thinks people are in the house and basement to hurt her. Thinks her phone and tablet has been bugged. Thinks there are little tiny robots spying on her. This all got bad three years ago when she was tramatized when someone tried to break in her house. She had her brain checked and results were fine. With all these things going on, she is totally alert, normal in all other ways, and no one would realize anything if she didn't tell them about this. She says she knows she is not crazy. Her doctor thinks she got better because my friend tells the doctor she is ok now. We don't know what else to do because she wont go to psychotic Dr because she is afraid the voices she hears will harm her. Help please...…..

[@hi-cl6pb]

It sounds like paranoid schizophrenia. My uncles symptoms are like that he he had this condition. Hope she is better I know it’s been a few months

[@primordialmeow7249]

Dr. B. New sub here. Newly retired RN. This vid was the most concise and informative on med/food intetactions. You have a clear, concise and personable delivery style...yet you remain professional throughout. Question: am going keto and see positive differences after two months. I no longer carry a "bile holding tank" in my body (gallbladder). No signs or symptoms, but am I stressing my liver by upping meat/dairy PRO? Thx for all u do.

[@62Hawkins]

Great topic. Thank you for this valuable information.

[@robertcece6972]

I've taken valium & thiazides (for blood pressure), was taking both every day for 6 yrs and became so depressed I couldn't leave the house. I got off that crap but a few months ago tried low dose THC edibles (1-2mg a day)... it felt great at first. Super focused. Decrease in pain. Mood was boosted & I was motivated. After a week or 2 I felt tolerance kicking in... 2-3 weeks later I was depressed again. It seems like anything that sedates you leads to depression. Maybe the brain just can't produce feel good chemicals like dopamine, when it's always in a slowed state. That's my suspicion. And for people asking about CBD that's all I take now. 50mg a day. I don't notice any depression long term. The only real side effect I get is apathy but l-tyrosine cures that for me.

[@ssuriset]

If low blood pressure is what you need, you have to give physical exercise a try - 10 to 15 min daily. It has like almost the same (and more) positive affects as beta blockers. Also, especially with beta blockers - you don't always have to follow the recommended dose.. most likely, you will only need a portion of the prescribed dosage.

[@beverlyfuller7312]

As always, truth, insights and wisdom. You are priceless Dr. Berry.

[@rahabosornotorroella3755]

I used to take ibuprophen a lot. I had headaches. And I lived. Survived with depression. Until recently that I began yo take vit c in Big quantities. I am happy thanks to vit c and the sun. No more headaches no more sinus infections no more extrange noise from My lungs. No more doctors. No more medicin.

[@renragged]

My poor wife. She's got depression and she's also on a whole bunch of medication for health issues. I'm sure they make her depression worse... :(

[@wyllomygreene7700]

Valium is a muscle relaxer, not an anti-anxiety pill. It reduces anxiety by relievng one of the physical symptoms of anxiety, name muscle tenseness. When your brain senses your body is more relaxed, it 'believes' there is less to be anxious about, and reduces anxiety I only found this out bc I was Rx'd Valium for muscle spasms. The doctor might as well have offered me heroin, I was so surprised. I only take it PRN (5mg, the lowest dose), and never for more than two days in a row. If I take it more often, I frequently wake up irritable or even crying. It's fine for occasional use tho, a 30 pill scrip usually expires before I finish it

[@karenmalmgren3238]

Aleve sends me into depression big time. It took me 3 times taking Aleve to make the connection. So this video has some truth to it.

[@neuxstone]

Watching this expose' on pharma is by itself is VERY DEPRESSING!!!

[@maeverlylilith9295]

I've been taking Lisinopril/HCTZ for yrs. Depression runs in my family. Geez!!! 😞😞

[@mermaidknows]

Plus that nasty Lisinopril cough.

[@MLife1000]

I took high dose long term Prednisone since 2001 and it caused Avascular Necrosis in my left hip in 2011

[@KETODiamond]

It's so sad that doctors and scientist know this and still they give them out. Luckily I never really had depression but so many people I know do.

[@sunkat76]

I was first diagnosed at 19years and prescribed Clomipramine 250mg per night and then again at 33 and have been on Citalopram 20g every might for 11years to date... I wish I could cure my depression and anxiety naturally and leave the medication for good.

[@antoniodeodilonbrito7643]

Thank you so much, Dr. Berry! Also, could you make a video on Hypercholesterolemia? What are the risks? Can people who have this condition eat a low carb high fat ketogenic diet? Dr. Berg once mentioned that apple cider vinegar combined with lemon can be a powerful ally in this case. As always, thanks a lot!

[@suesue3581]

Love you Dr.Berry, you're amazing an always provide much needed information. Thank you for what you do ! God Bless you and your family 🤗👍💯

[@Sleepyer2681]

Main point... Don't take any medications long term. Take them to help you get back on track to whatever the goal is.

[@TWC6724]

Do you have any recommendations for NSAIDs alternatives? Particularly ibuprofen? I have left ankle aching at night from a past injury. Nothing broken but for some reason just aches in the middle of the night. The only thing that helps it is ibuprofen.

[@KekeeBlack]

I got a sinus thing last week and was depressed all weekend from the OTC cold medicines

[@ronniesor7088]

I hope you put onscreen the spelling of those medicines so i can research them further.

[@joytoyouandme4593]

I just recently got off of gabapentin, which I took for over 10 years. Hoping that I can move past the stress and anxiety that I have suffered from the past 5 years. Also added in the Keto lifestyle the last 5 months. Between the two I am looking forward to 2019-

[@EarthIncompatible]

I'm on gabapentin for trigeminal neuralgia. May I ask if you have/had that condition, or was it something else? If it was neuralgia, how long did it take before you saw a change in your pain levels? I started keto about a month ago, and I haven't noticed any difference yet.

[@xxmerallystxxthegalacticki5281]

Eish nothing helps

[@kristinp927]

I NEED TO SEE YOU, Dr. Berry!! I have so many questions. Really? Would you see me?

[@GeraltOfRivia99]

I think there should be more info and talk on benzos causing health issues like depression. I remember being prescribed Ativan and Klonopin and when I took a benzo I didn't feel any better I thought to myself uhmmm what is this even doing I don't feel happier or less anxious? Some people its noticeable but me no. I remember being in my computer chair and just feeling way more depressed on them... Unfortunatley I was taking them for over 2 months daily at that time and when I stopped I got crazy withdrawal symptoms... How I'm completely off after tapering and still going through depression and derealization....

[@alejandraeaston]

What do you think about CBD oil for anxiety?

[@siobhanirish1307]

Oh, I never thought to ask about this, I am so glad you brought it up. I hope the Dr. gives us some information on CBD oil. It costs me over $200 for a bottle. I can't say I really, truly feel much difference in mood/depression or in body aches. However, I was taking it daily before I started keto 13 days ago.

[@alejandraeaston]

+siobhan irish Hi there! I understand there are different “grades” of CBD oils, I hope Dr Berry gets back to us regarding this issue, fingers crossed! The oil did wonders to my daughter who suffers from anxiety! Much love to you!

[@siobhanirish1307]

@@alejandraeaston ....I can't tell you how much I appreciate your kind comment. (esp the: "much love to you".....so sweet. It is so good to see people here trying to help each other. Love to you, too.

[@alejandraeaston]

+siobhan irish We’re all on this together! ❣️

[@bevshopeful6642]

CBD oil certainly helps my aniexty and depression.

[@shellyskye527]

Phew. I’m not on any of those drugs. Thanks for the info.

[@Sansgreycells]

Good information doc. Quite an extensive list. I'm curious how short the list is of those medications that do not have depression as a side effect. I suspect the list is quite short.

[@tanyarobinson1146]

Thank you. I often wonder if the rise in post partum depression is because of ibuprofen use and contraceptives. I know they have effected me dealing with pcos and endometrial hyperplasia.

[@French-Kiss24]

Benadryl definitely makes me depressed. Unfortunately it’s the only antihistamine that works for me. I’m hoping that cutting way down on the carbs will lessen my seasonal allergies/headaches.

[@cathytrent8841]

Hi Dr Berry! Thank you for your help and advice! ! I have been on several meds you have mentioned, and they are the same ones that make it hard to lose weight! Metoprolol. Omeprazole, ecitalopram, ibuprofen! ! No wonder I have been so fat and depressed! I want off of them all..I tried to go off omeprazole and tried ACV but the heartburn was so horrible that I started it again. Will my body still digest the fats with low stomach acid?

[@tinadogmom8586]

Cathy Trent I continue to do Keto to no longer have the need for some of the items you listed. I used to get bad heartburn, and I get frequent migraines my whole life. The best control I have on both is Keto. I no longer have a need for the weight loss but I am a much happier / healthier person on Keto. I hope you are seeing the benefits. Good luck!

[@sagarshetty3175]

1st thing 1st check if you have stomach ulcers. If u do not have it then you can stop taking it. You can lower your protein intake because protein digestion requires stomach acids. Fats are perfectly fine. Carbs other than vegetables u should avoid.

[@papoosetuck1068]

What’s your thoughts on low dose Naltrexone?

[@reaperactualgaming3075]

Oh good. I got put on a bunch of meds a couple years ago when I ended up in the hospital because I was a very bad alcoholic. Well I was drinking because of anxiety. So now my anxiety is better but thanks to being on clonidine and metaprolol I've been dealing with depression and just feeling drained all the time and I had no idea that these drugs can contribute to depression... I'm going to talk to my doctor about getting off of these meds.

[@bradjbourgeois73]

Hey doc... what do you think about using L-Theanine as a substitute for xanax?

[@KenDBerryMD]

A much better option

[@bradjbourgeois73]

@@KenDBerryMD Thanks!

[@hula62]

Yep. I have familiar temors taking a beta blocker twice a day.

[@redsnap2004]

I can't stop taking my Atenolol because of a heart condition, It controls my PVC,s!....pre ventricular contractions.

[@wntu4]

Jeez. It would be easier to list the few meds that aren't likely to cause depression.

[@WatchingMyLifeFlashB]

There are no good drugs really. They all have potential effects.

[@Wyopaleo]

Zyrtec for allergies makes me severely depressed.

[@melindalemmon2149]

On that and depressed.

[@Ohyouknowit]

Xyzal

[@sevenman9672]

Yep h1 blockers make my mood go iffy

[@scooterwilson1776]

Dr. Berry I wish you would do more videos. Could you do a video on the heart healthy diet.

[@sunkat76]

Dr Berry, hello from UK! Please would you tell me if Citalopram 20mg per day (told to double up around period) causes depression and anxiety? My GP precribed me this 11 years ago and I am still taking this daily. Would L-Theanine be a better alternative? I have been taking K2 with Vit D3 for over a year now daily.

[@mcervas]

Are you able to provide the evidence based info so I can bring to my provider?

[@cruisinrum3922]

Hi Doctor Berry, thank you so much for this info. Quick question, I have severe outdoor summer allergies and serve chronic sinus pressure in the winter. I take a Lot of Advil Cold and Sinus which really helps the best, but I also notice the depression it causes in the winter months. Do you know of any alteratives to help with sinus issues? I am male 49, 5'10" started the KETO diet July 15, 2018 at 213 pounds and now weigh 190, my goal is 180. I've watched a lot your videos and feel I owe you a lot of thanks for my success. I have told all my employees about your videos. My truck driver started watching you and has lost a lot of unhealthy weight!!! I will be checking out your patron page! Thanks so much!

[@dianelindenberger6941]

What about hormones? if you lack them you can get depressed......?

[@davidmckinney6577]

Very interesting Dr. Berry

[@marielzamora3326]

Hello, Dr.! Could you please let me know if a keto diet could help get rid of my costochondritis, which is an inflammation of the sternum? It results in chest heaviness and difficulty in breathing. Thank you!

[@rodytalks3989]

I had this (before I took steroids) but after the steroids I have severe depression.. should of just kept the costcochondritis

[@janwallace5005]

You may want to look at 'golden milk' to alleviate the pain at times of crises with costochondritus. It is curcumin /turmeric and milk, but to bring out the highest benefit of this spice it needs to be heated and combined with black pepper and a fat. It actually tastes quite nice, you can look up recipes on line, I found it very helpful for reducing the inflammation which in turn helps with the pain.

[@Sleepyer2681]

Also, depression can be caused by external life factors!!! Can't throw medication at everything! Try therapy, have someone help you help yourself!

[@ByGraceThruFaith8453]

I'm taking several of these you mentioned. I eat a Keto diet and my depression/anxiety has improved some, just not enough. I've tried to taper off the benzo I'm on several times, with no success. It's the most horrible drug on the planet (Klonipin). I also take Prevacid, gabapentin, and Etodolac. UGGGHHH. I did stop taking Prozac thank God. Oh to be off these miserable drugs! My Doc is NO help at all. Thanks for the information, Dr. Ken Berry.

[@Adentalgrl]

Somebody Special How are you now? CBD can help dramatically with depression and anxiety. You've got to take a strong enough dose. I got off my mood stabilizer and klonopin with it. Been off them 2 years in April. 💪🏼 I take SAM-E and 5-HTP and just use CBD as needed these days because I have gut issues still. Taking those help my body make what it needs for my brain.

[@Rellyjayne]

I'm already doing keto and I've just found out that I have a ventricular fibrillation problem and only just been put on beta blockers. I'm a little worried now that all of my efforts will be thwarted

[@evelynn4273]

How about caffeine?

[@abbyventzke424]

I use topical metronidazole (metrocream) daily for rosacea, along with topical steroids for eczema (as needed). Does they have the same downsides as their oral versions?

[@johnnyk9926]

Thanks!

[@karenfavreau6268]

Hi Doctor, my md prescribed Effexor for depression, but it made me feel psychotic within the first few days so I quit taking it. What are your thoughts on this drug?

[@therickening7323]

Thank you. This is massively overlooked. Pharmacology is a weak point with alot of NP/PA/MD. You're right though, there are too many to keep track of.

[@lyndafayesmusic]

What an efficient doctor! Perhaps I SHOULD move to Nashvile, right ? (so viewers have stated on MY videos!)He "states" in the video anything that ends in ZOLE can cause depression too;but it has to be taken after the breast cancer surgery (LetroZOLE 2.5) and I'm taking it for another five years ! I refuse LIPITOR (Statins) but wonder about the Atenolol ? Of Course when I get "depressed", I just go write a sad song, right ? but "something" is making me more tired than before I started both of these... Can't get explanations from doctors at Kaiser- but IF Atenolol is causing depression...it's such a small amt., I figure I'll just cope with it. Bought a blood pressure gage and seeing numbers flip around, now I have to find out what is "normal" right ? And, how much the S. D. and Pluse should be "allowed to fluctuate" to be considered to be 'normal fluxuations." Seroquel keeps me sleeping well (don't see that on HIS list), but since I have great difficulty waking up in the morning, I put a 200mg Caffeine into my , about two cups possible three, of coffee. MD said Ok to take those IF I slowly consume the coffee and don't just gulp the 200mgs. down rapidly. Takes me about two hours to actually "become alert", so I suppose I'm doing that right-however, the BPMachine does show a fluctuation after I consume it ? (That's sort of a question!?)

[@shirlmunck2937]

How long until I should notice a change with my arthritis

[@blueblack1997]

Why do they give depression especially Parkinsons' ? Is it because they lower Serotonin or because they r AntiCholenergic? I'm surprised that L dopamine can cause depression!...or maybe I misunderstood it? Thanks Doctor for always amazing videos❤👌

[@lisalind6502]

I take both Carvedilol & Sotalol twice a day...LOL!!....I always tell my doc that I feel like I am walking uphill through molasses....they tell me to get used to it because there are no other meds available to keep me this side of the dirt. Pffffft!! 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@dianelindenberger6941]

I took 25 mg. of Benadryl and because very depressed but I also earlier took 1 mg of klonopin

[@dianelindenberger6941]

I took 25 mg. of Benadryl and got very depressed and earlier that night took 1 mg of klonopin......severly depressed

[@dianneanderson731]

I wonder is Xgeva is on that list? It definitely causes fatigue really bad.

[@dianelindenberger6941]

I am on klonopin and can't get off.....what can I do help! I am so worried about my Mother that I can't sleep because I will be alone when she dies......what about an ssri?

[@giorgiaathens674]

Dr. Berry, what about meds for allergies, like XYZAL antihistamines?

[@kehylaa]

I had severe anxiety and severe depression after 4 months of omeprazole..im feeling better (it started december)...how long until i get better ..ive been eating good for three weeks now.. how long for nutritional deficiency to correct?? (Even though my b12 blood levels were good) or how long for gut bacteria to correct to feel better??..thanks!

[@anthonyxyy9663]

They are all pretty much toxic nice to hear someone that really knows!!

[@sheli3648]

I’m on clonidine patches and pills for my blood pressure. I’m also on klonopin. How does this cause depression when they just make me tired?

[@colleenmarie22]

I have Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. I take aspirin daily 325 mg. Keto hasn't helped with inflammation. Any suggestions?

[@colleenmarie22]

@@noreenn6976 No Lectins here.

[@colleenmarie22]

@@noreenn6976 Thanks Noreen. I'm doing everything I can. Appreciate your feedback.

[@thakraken6995]

Marijuana is my go to. I hate taking meds for my bipolar and ADHD

[@markscheinfeld3020]

Well, that was depressing. Everything I take causes depression. Glad I take Citalopram...or is that another one that causes depression? If not, should I get doctor to up the dosage? Always depressed.

[@ziggyliarah]

I take abilify maintena 300. Is it possible that they have the side affect of weight gain. Becouse I got a big difficaulty in losing weight even with zero carb.

[@sunnydee5998]

Fire in the Gut" Fire in the Brain 😉😊😉

[@Jerry-Parker]

Great video ! 5⭐

[@cathytrent8841]

Btw..weaning off my ecitalopram, stopped the Ibuprofen and metoprolol, and on keto...I have no gallbladder....the Gerd is so horrible. I need to change Dr's but would really appreciate your advice on what to do about the heartburn. P.s. we love you too!

[@JessRoseBackburnerArt]

Cathy Trent Dr. Berg has a video on the benefits of apple cider vinegar. It’s supposed to be good for heartburn.

[@sunkat76]

I have no gallbladder and my GP told me about the coffee stimulating the production of gastrin in the stomach even decaf. I would avoid coffee. I have water or tea with a teaspoon of double cream instead now.

[@TexasRoadrunners]

Does gastric band surgery have any effect on depression?

[@EarthIncompatible]

Any surgery is a huge trauma to the body, which can cause or worsen depression. There is newer research that says anesthesia can cause depression, which makes sense because it interferes with neural transmissions. Look up Dr. Emery Brown, a neuroscientist at MIT. He's been researching the subject.

[@kalkeikuu]

Clonidine caused me to be severely irritable and snappy. Oh, and it messed with my monthly menstral cycles.

[@KekeeBlack]

Natural-HI I was put on it for ADHD and it made me almost pass out every time I stood up. Why they put a 16 year old on that I will never understand

[@kalkeikuu]

@@KekeeBlack - I think that any pharmaceutical can be dangerous to use. Our doctors believe that these drugs are helping us, but they are really hurting us more because they are chemical drugs and not natural plant medicine. It's sad that our own doctors believe big pharma, and think that pharmaceuticals is the answer and "cure" of our medical issues.

[@openbutterflies]

Wow. I'm on Atenolol and HCTZ! Yikes. I see my doctor tomorrow and will ask about changing. My BP is still high on those 2 drugs. What might I ask my doc for that would be less harmful until my diet changes lower my BP?

[@sunnydee5998]

Get on some good Supplements. I got my husband off B.P medicine He takes Fish oil Turmeric Chelated magnesium Garlic Every day and hes doing Great!! Research for yourself a vitamin BIBLE You'll be surprised to find out vitamin Deficiency causes "

[@wisnuardino5470]

Can you make a video about how to ' permanently ' cure xerosis . It cause itchy and it stinging too . Bacne and dry skin on back and front upper body . Please

[@piggyjo]

LOL (pun intended) I take Atenolol and HCTZ, have for 10 years. I personally have not had worsened depression. Actually I have experienced the opposite.

[@Josh1Day]

Haldol gave me a psycotic episode

[@rodytalks3989]

Prednisone did that to me and left me pleasure numb for a year

[@dianelindenberger6941]

I take 1.5 mg of klonopin and wonder if it is causing depression and also inflammation of the colon.....

[@jodietyson2898]

😱 Thank you for this information!! My sons pediatrician just put him on clonidine for adhd and I was just also put on metoprolol for frequent pvc’s and htn and could not figure out why I felt like complete garbage!! I’ve definitely got to get with them and fix this! Thank you thank you!

[@melindalemmon2149]

Get him off! Go to SIMPLE TRUTHS ABOUT PSYCHIATRY on KZbin with Dr. PETER BREGGIN. I AM BEGGING YOU.

[@twoarrows2543]

I have to strongly disagree that anti-seizures, antidepressants, and benzodiazapines worsen depression symptoms, especially if your depression is neurochemical and is the result of something like dipolar disorder, and yes, do talk to your PSYCHIATRIST before listening to anyone else. My psychiatrist caved into the "benzos are too addictive" hysteria and put me on an anti-seizure, which works fine, but I have to admit, I did much better with my benzo/ antidepressant combo. I disagree that benzodiazapines are addictive. I took a very low dose and never needed to increase and truly felt stable, people even told me my facial expressions looked better. I drank way less too. I'm getting a little suspicious of all the quackery around diet being the cure for everything, and the hysteria over taking the slightest amount of medication. Don't get me wrong, I'm careful with my diet, a lot of foods do trigger symptoms! I do relaxation exercises, I physically exercise. I takes it all to battle my bipolar. My suggestion is find really good health care providers, get smart, and serious about your health and go with what works best FOR YOU! Be it natural remedies, medication, therapy, prayer, or a little bit of it all!

[@melindalemmon2149]

SINGULAIR???