Anxiety Questions (Page 109)

Bipolar, medication, libido and recreational drugs?

I am bipolar type 2 and don't like being highly medicated. I'd rather just take something for anxiety if I could get away with it. My question is what recreational drugs are blocked by bipolar medications such as Abilify (antipsychotic), lamotrigine (anticonvulsant) and clonazepam (antianxiety)?... read more

Was on 15mg of Lexapro for a while then went to 20mg two days ago. Too late to go back to 15mg?

I was on 10mg for 2 months then 15mg of lexapro for 1 month, and feeling no effect so I increased to 20mg two days ago and I want to reduce immediately. Will I feel withdrawal if I go back to 15mg immediately?

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

How to reduce clonazepam dosage?

I’d like to reduce clonazepam. I’ve been taking it 0.25mg 2x/day for about 3 1/2 months while also taking Mirtazapine at night (up to 30 mg for 12 days. If I’m outside working off my Cortisol, I find my anxiety lessen. Would it be OK to take the clonazepam, as needed, or do I need to titrate? Today ... read more

Hey everyone! I’m new here, need some help. I’m 26 and started Paxil about 5 years ago.

... I went to the doctor for always feeling light headed and dizzy and he got me on Paxil. It started to work and I never questioned what it was or researched it at all, just trusted the doctor. Well, 5 years later I’m in a much better place mentally, physically, and emotionally. I grew a passion f... read more

Lexapro - My brain is so sensitive. Bad experience when on Seroquel.

Stopped abruptly after 5 weeks?

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.

Severe venlafaxine withdrawals?

After 8 yrs, I spent 8 months tapering off venlafaxine 150 mg. I was down to 35mg experiencing every side effect and my doctor switched me to Wellbutrin 27 days ago. Went to ER yesterday with severe vertigo & nausea. Can’t work, can only sit. Do not move head or eyes and sleep. Do the withdrawal s... read more

Can I take modafinil and Lexapro at the same time!?

Can I use Lexapro and take modafinil for the tiredness that the Lexapro causes?

I've been on Lexapro for 2.5 weeks. When does the tiredness get better?

Should I continue escitalopram or Lexapro?

I was diagnosed with quiet borderline personality disorder (quiet BPD) just this past Tuesday, I started 10 mg of Lexapro this past Tuesday as well, and basically day 3, so last night I was filled with anxiety it felt like there was no escape I soon could not fall asleep because it felt as if my... read more

How long before citalopram 10mg began to stop anxiety in the mornings?

Been on citalopram for 12 days and symptoms of panic attacks and anxiety have reduced a bit but have still wake in the mornings with bad anxiety

Atorvastatin - Does atorvastatin cause anxiety and panic attacks?

Anyone having extreme anxiety and panic attacks as a side effect from taking this. I read on this website one other person had the same reaction to this medicine? I take1 tablet every night at bedtime.

Rollercoaster ride on sertraline? Please help?

I started on sertraline 25mg about 12 days ago and have had hideous side effects: nausea, loss of appetite, increased anxiety, random thoughts, shakiness, and weakness. After about 10 days I was slowly getting better but then the doc told me to go up to 50mg which made me worse than before (I've... read more

Mirtazapine - Are there any newer ways to combat anxiety other than the typical drugs. Nothing helps

... my nervous?