Anxiety and Stress Questions (Page 13)

What do you do when SSRI's do not work for you?

I have PTDS, anxiety,nocturnal wake up anxiety and depression.They have tried Celexa, Lexapro, Zoloft, Effexor, Wellbutrin but no combo's. I had the worst side effects with all of them unable to function or eat. Do not want to take Paxil as I heard its very hard to come off of. Have not tried... read more

My dr. told me that Valerian root would help me with my benzos withdarwls & not having my meds?

I was told to go to a pharamacy and ask for valerian root which Dr. Mattewson said it would help me about my xanax situation. I've been on xaxax for 20 yrs and that's the only meds that help me with my bipolar & epilisey and he aint helped me out any all in the way i know whats best... read more

What are the pro's and con's to prozac vs. zoloft for teen girls with family mental health issues?

Can going from 20mg of Paxil to 10mg cause increased anxiety?

About 6 weeks ago I went from 20mg of Paxil to 10mg. I was fine until about a week ago I got increased anxiety and my mind kept thinking weird thoughts and images. Now I just feel sad all the time and my appetite is almost nonexistent. Could this be from going down? Would it take 6 weeks to effect... read more

I have been on citalopram 20mg,I feel high and so sleepy.It's only been 2 days?

Anxiety medication that is a small white pill that melts under your tongue and works in 20-30 minut?

Can I drink beer with celexa and Wellbutrin?

I have anxiety and some panic attacks and I've been on 5 different meds through out the year. I've been on 20mg of celexa for about 6 weeks and about a week ago I went to my doctor because the celexa stopped working. Instead of raising the the doesage of celexa, she gave me prescription... read more

Celexa - I'm taking citalopram 20mg and I'm still getting very angry and upset over the smallest?

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Trazodone vs Seratraline?

My Dr. recently put me on Seratraline for migraines. Not only did it NOT help with migraines, but I experienced horrible side effects with it (nausea, constipation, diarrhea, anxiety), so I stopped taking it. After only a week of taking it, then stopping, I experienced horrible withdrawal symptoms... read more

Has Paxil been known to increase anxiety when first starting?

I was prescribed 20mg of Paxil to help with my generalized anxiety and panic disorder. Ive been on it for around 4 weeks. However my anxiety has in fact gotten worse over the past weeks that I have been taking the Paxil. I have another appointment with my psychiatrist in march, yet I am still... read more

Does prozac cause weight gain or slow the metabolism?

I'm getting treated for bulimia and I'm a competitive dancer so I can't gain weight!

Night sweats and Sertraline?

I am 21 years old and about a month ago I started taking Sertraline 25mg twice a day. Last night I woke up drenched in sweat even though I sleep with the AC on and 2 fans in my room. This has happened before I was taking this medication, but last night was probably the worse. Could this be a side... read more

If and when will prozac side effects lessen?

I just started on 20 mg fluoxetine yesterday for OCD and depression, and today woke up with nausea, dizziness, sweaty hands and overall feeling quite stimulated. My question is, how long should I put up with these side effects before I call it quits? P.s., I have not yet experienced a decrease in... read more

Topiramate - How long will it take my body to get use to Topomax?

I guess the more appropriate question would be, for those who've used this drug, how long did it take your bodies to get use to it? It is 9/4 I have been on this only since 9/2 and it makes me very dizzy, confused and tired. I am suppose to take it twice daily (morning & night) but right... read more

Fluoxetine manufactured by different companies - can they cause different side effects?

I have been taking fluoxetine for 4 years now. For the first 3 years they were from the same manufacturer. A couple of months ago the pharmacy I collected my prescription from changed manufacturer, but I didn't think anything of it because I assume that they have to be manufactured 100% the... read more