Anxiety and Stress Questions (Page 2)

Nervous about taking Zoloft for Panic and Anxiety - Any comments from users?

Dr just gave me an RX for Zoloft 50mg for panic and anxiety but said take half the pill. i haven't filled the RX yet cause I'm nervous about taking meds. The past few days I had pretty good days until yesterday and today not so much. So I'm just on the fence about it. Any good... read more

Has anyone taken 25mg. to 50mg of Seroquel and gained or lost weight?

My brother takes 450mg a day and gained weight. He takes it for bipolor. I have high anxity and PTSD. I take Prazosin 4mg. at night and it works wonders. While he has bipolor. Been on many things that made me worse and kinda scared to try this. My Dr told me its such a low does it wont effect my... read more

Anxiety - Has anyone been on Paxil for 20+ years? I've been taking it for 26 years & am unable to?

... withdrawal!?

I'm taking Zoloft for panic attacks but it's not helping. What do you suggest?

Panic attack, anxiety & depression. Nothing seems to help. Got no one but my therapist and psychiatrist to talk about it. No one understands. Feels like you're dying, crying for no reason, the heartaches. It's terrible. The Zoloft or Trazodone is not helping and my MD will not... read more

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I have been taking generic Adderall for 20+ years..

30mg x 2 IR. I want to ask my doctor what could be added for a longer effect. ER gives me headaches as far as generic Adderall. This is a good medicine, for me, but the time frame is not lasting like it did. Any help you can offer I would like to take to my doctor for his consideration. Thank you... read more

Does Elavil really help with panic attacks?

I have been having anxiety and panic attacks for almost a year now and Im ready to just give up on help. I have been on 7 different antidepressants. Prozac, Effexor, Effexor XR, Celexa, Buspar, etc. NONE of those have helped me. One made me suicidal, one made me so physically sick I was... read more

Anyone having trouble switching generic Ativan (lorazepam)?

Have been taking one half of a 0.5mg lorazepam for years. Lately the Sandoz brand. My pharmacy can no longer get that brand (not sure if Sandoz still makes it). I was given Watson instead. It gave me bad heartburn and when it finally kicked in it felt so strong I was unable to stand up. I asked for... read more

Could anyone tell me about their experience with Zoloft?

How long does it takes to start feeling the benefits of taking this medicine? Thank you very much!

How long do side effects last after stopping Prozac? I have recently weaned off it.

I have wanted to stop as I wonder if it is still helping me? I occasionally feel depressed but nothing like before Prozac. My concern is I have been on Prozac for greater than 30 years. Does it get better or is this a lifetime problem? I have been off one month and now I am feeling irritable, angry... read more

Has anyone ever used valerian root for anxiety or pain? does it work or a waste of money?

Does anyone know the long term side effects of taking Zoloft?

I have been on Zoloft for 3 months now and feel too like it has changed my life. I take 25 mg a day, and no longer get nervous in groups of people or dread social situations. I'm also a lot nicer to my husband! I used to worry about EVERYTHING, but now I don't let things get me down.... read more

How well does seroquel work for anxiety and panic attacks, is it a tranquilizer?

I have problems with major depression as well as anxiety and panic disorder. I take Effexor for the depression, and Neurontin and Klonopin for the anxiety. This worked well for a while but lately my panic attacks occassionally break through even this. My doctor suggested a small dose of Seroquel.... read more

Does anyone ever get anxiety over taking meds?

I am always afraid to take new meds that the doctor prescribes me. I know certain meds and my body just do not work well

Is is better to take prozac at bedtime?

I have been prescribed prozac to take at bedtime but will this help me throughout the day. My doctor feels that I'm depressed but I feel that I just need something to calm my nerves and take the edge off.

I have severe withdrawal symptoms after weening off Paxil after 10 years, what should I do?

I have been on Paxil for about 10 years. I weined off of it about a month ago and I am having the most severe physical and mental withdrawl symptoms. I don't know what to do. I feel like I am going crazy and physically feel like I have the flu or something. I don't even get out of my... read more