Anxiety and Stress Questions (Page 23)

Sleep problems with sertraline?

I am currently taking 50mg sertraline for anxiety and depression, found my sleeping pattern ruined over the last few months, not sure if its to do with the national lockdown and having my business closed or the medication, has anyone else had the same problems?

Can I drink on sertraline?

I started taking 25mg of sertraline 8 days ago and can’t really get a clear answer on if you can drink on these things? I understand the next day might feel hungover etc. but will it make me faint/projectile vomit/fall asleep. I probably won’t drink until I’ve been on them a couple months but just c... read more

Dealing with panic disorder?

I’ve been dealing with panic disorder for over a month almost 2 months. Slowly starting to be able to do things like go out food shop etc. small steps in the right direction but still feel discouraged. If anyone could give me some words of encouragement right now I would really appreciate it.

Is it safe to take amitriptyline while on levothyroxine?

Why has amitriptyline caused me breathing issues and chest tightness?

I started taking amitriptyline and just over a week later and started getting chest pains and struggled breathing. Now 3 months later I’m still struggling with those issues and I’ve been off the medication for just over 2 weeks.

Can fluoxetine make you more anxious when you first start it & cause your mind to race?

I recently started taking fluoxetine 20mg after having a break from it & trying several different Ads, it seems to be making me feel worse at the moment very anxious & unable to sleep without my mind switching off! Been on them 10 days. Feel really worried.

Should I take citalopram for anxiety and panic attacks?

My anxiety was never too bad and i only ever suffered with a couple of pannic attacks over the last few years but now I am having panic attacks 2 or 3 times a week, I can’t sit in the car for long, I won’t go for a walk or to the shop by myself and when I go with someone else I have to prepare mys... read more

Can you take Wellbutrin XL and Cymbalta together?

Looking for information on taking these two medications together. I have really bad anxiety and some depression at times. I’ve taken Prozac with Wellbutrin in the past to help with side effects.

Sertraline - taking 100mg of Steraline?

I have been in 100mg of steraline (Zoloft) for 3 months but I had to stop taking it because I was on a birth control that made me incredibly sick for 3 weeks before my weird. I had just taken one last night and woke up this morning feeling very nauseous, shaky, getting cold chills and having slight... read more

I am on 320 mg of fluoxetine per day as advised by my doctor. Is this dosage too high?

Prozac - first time taking this antidepressant?

I have just started Prozac 20mg. Can anyone tell me about this antidepressant? I am getting anxiety. I can’t stay in bed and I feel restless. I don’t know if this is a side effect of Prozac or not? How long does Prozac take to work?

Venlafaxine - What dosage is everyone on?

Venlafaxine - what dosage does everyone take on Effexor XR? My depression is back somewhat and I'm already on 300 mg. I was fine for a while! Answers would really reassure me right now. Thanks in advance!

Paroxetine - is it good for your anxiety?

When you you take your first dose, the next day are you supposed to feel any better, as it seems like my anxiety has risen?

Gabapentin 300mg, Paxil 50mg and Ativan 0.5mg?

Been on these 3 drugs for 4 weeks. Paxil was only increased 2 weeks ago. Should I be feeling full effect of increase yet? Also was on 30 mg of Paxil for 25 years and had this anxiety an panic come back after having Covid. My doctor increased Paxil to 40mg now 50mg. My head feels foggy an stomach... read more

Starting on gabapentin - side effects?

In the reviews I've read on gabapentin most have dizziness in the beginning. I am starting gabapentin for extreme anxiety in a few days and am wondering if I will need to stay home because of dizziness or be able to function out side of my home? Working, shopping etc.? Also how long does this... read more