Anxiety and Stress Questions (Page 14)

Effexor {Venlafaxine} - Depression & Obsessive Thoughts (OCD)?

I have been on this Medication for two weeks and a couple days. I have had the sweating side effects and vivid dreams. I take 150 MG of it. Can anyone tell me how long it took for it to work on the depression AND obsessive thoughts? (OCD) Thanks!

Escitalopram - Anyone Been On Celexa, Then Switched To Lexapro Then Back To Celexa?

Hi. I used to be on Celexa for a very long time and had great success with it. I switched to Lexapro about 6 weeks ago (been on 20mg for 5 weeks now), and although I've had some improvements I still feel anxiety at times throughout the days. I have days where I feel pretty good and days where... read more

Lexapro or Wellbutrin?

For the last 8 weeks I have been on Amitriptyline 20 mg, Guanficine 1 mg at night, Buspar 10 mg 3xday for anxiety. I have been taking these meds for 2 months now. Buspar just takes the edge off the anxiety. I am struggling with depression and fatigue. The Amitriptyline helps with sleep, Guanficine... read more

Day 14 of Sertaline - going mad?

I have been taking sertaline for 14 days and I feel like I'm going mad. Do nothing but sit or lie for hours on end, have hardly been out, everything is a struggle, I am very down but also shakey and anxious and I feel like I just can't do this anymore! Advice? Experiences? Light at the... read more

Tired on Effexor Venlafaxine??

I was on 75mg for a couple weeks. That was fine. But bumped it to 150, and not sure if that's making me tired, or just an off day. Does this medication have a reputation for inducing tiredness?? I was on lexapro previously, which definitely made me tired, but taken at night, that wore off... read more

Fluoxetine - Prozac 8 weeks in and feeling very fatigued during the day?

I have been taking 20mg of Prozac for 8 weeks now and whilst it has helped with my anxiety and depression to a degree it has caused me to feel so fatigued that I often have to sleep in the afternoon (even though I am sleeping anything from 10 hours upwards at night). I am not able to function like... read more

How long does it take for one 20mg Celexa to leave your system?

I took my first dose of 20mg Celexa night before last and woke up around 3am with my whole body burning inside. Haven't taken anymore but i am still having the same symptoms.

Taking citalopram in the morning or evening, what is best?

I have been taking citalopram since August. I have suffered from anxiety and feelings of depression due to various issues. I reduced my dose from 20mg to 10mg over Christmas ... not my brightest idea! Anxiety returned with a vengeance and have had days where I can not leave the house which is not... read more

Is anyone currently taking Prozac, with positive results?

I have never taken this particular antidepressant. I need positive input on this medication please?

Has anyone experienced extreme tiredness or fatigue from taking hydrochlorothiazide?

How long does Zoloft side effects last?

Hello! Just started taking Zoloft recently ( 25mg first 14 days then supposed to up to 50mg) I'm actually on day 4 and the side effects are really freaking me out. I've struggled for as long as I can remember with anxiety ( Health Anxiety to be exact ) it's taken me MANY years to... read more

LEXAPRO first week, feedback, and short episodes of spontaneous happiness? Side effects decreasing?

Hello! New to the site, wanted to share my experience and hopefully get some positive comments and tips!. 24 y/o male (strong and traiend, nice job, international lawyer recently graduated, nice carrer prospects, musician and singer, pretty content overall [spoiler: now that i'm getting better... read more

Will increasing my Zoloft from 150 to 175 give me any side effects?

New here, just a little background on me - I've been on Sertraline for the past 5ish years. I started on a low dose, and noticed that every 4-6 months I'd have to increase just a bit because the anxiety would come back. I've always been reluctant about putting any sort of medication... read more

Can you build up a tolerance to Ativan (lorazepam)?

I have GAD and have been taking fluoxetine for about a year now. My doctor prescribed lorazepam as my “emergency” medication, aka to be taken when my fluoxetine doesn’t stop a panic attack. This doesn’t usually happen very often, but I stopped taking my fluoxetine because I... read more

Sertraline/Zoloft - Dosage too high? Too Low? Give it more time?

Hi, I have been taking sertraline (Zoloft) for 8 weeks now and would love some advice from anyone who has taken sertraline for a long period and has seen positive effects! I started on 25mg for 1 week, upped to 50mg for another 3 weeks, and my doctor then suggested that I up my dosage to 100mg as... read more