Anxiety Questions (Page 11)

Effexor for anxiety and weight loss- For anyone that lost weight on Effexor?

Ive been on Effexor for about three weeks and I lost about ten pounds. My question is if people have success stories on this drug? (Either emotional or with weight) And if you did lose weight- did it continue or did it stop after a while? So far I’m less anxious, feel more like myself, but I do g... read more

Seroquel XR weight gain?

I've recently been put on 300mg Seroquel XR which I take once at night to compliment long term use of Seroxat for anxiety. The Seroquel seems to be working really well for the anxiety but my weight has increased rapidly. Since I started on the Seroquel only a few weeks ago I have put on about 8lbs.... read more

Anyone experience heavy side effects during the first week or two on Wellbutrin?

I started Wellbutrin 4 days ago and I have been experiencing some weird side effects. I feel like my whole body is swirling and I get this heavy pressure in my ears and head. It feels like my forehead and eyes are being squashed together towards the end of the day. Also I am twitching and jerking... read more

Citalopram - how long does it take to notice a difference and are there any long term side effects?

Worried about starting something new to treat the worry!! I have recently been diagonosed with depression and anxiety and was given Citalopram 20mg to treat these. I have to admit, I am hesitant to take anything of this sort, but I am @ my wits end looking for some type of resolution.

Taking Wellbutrin and Prozac?

I have PTSD, depression and anxiety. I've been on Prozac for years and in March switched to Wellbutrin. I began having bad headaches, fuzzy thinking and just didn't feel right. I heard taking Prozac and Wellbutrin together can be more therapeutic together. Will taking Wellbutrin with Prozac... read more

Anxiety: Everything looks and seems "strange" and off. Anyone else experience this?

I recently had two severe panic attacks induced by caffeine about a month ago and since then I've been severely anxious and moderately depressed (it was like night and day, I went from normal to full blown panic disorder in one day) I was put on 10mg of Paxil with Ativan as needed and have only... read more

Does anyone have sweating with Cymbalta (duloxetine)?

I've been on Cymbalta for close to 2 years for musculoskeletal pain from RA and SLE. I have extreme bouts of uncontrollable sweating even after all this time. I thought it was going to be a temporary side effect that I would eventually get over. Now, here I am... 23 months later and still... read more

Hello all, one ? I am currently taking Effexor XR for anxiety and depression. But I'm still having?

... anxiety attacks and they are getting worse. Is there anyone in here taking Effexor XR and how is it helping you? Thank you, Nikki

I was prescribed Gabapentin after an awful outbreak of shingles last June?

My PCM ordered 300mg to be taken 3x a day. I haven't felt any significant relief from this, so I looked it up on this website. I found that I may not be taking enough, so I called my PCM, and she prescribed 400mg to be taken 3x a day. How long will it take for me to know if this is an improvement?... read more

Can a doctor just suddenly take you off of Xanax after being prescribed them for approx 6 years?

Can a doctor just suddenly take you off of Xanax after being prescribed 4 a day for approximately 6 years? I have a very high anxiety disorder and depression due to childhood occurrences and a physically abusive marriage for 13 years. This is my 1st day without the medication and I am ready to lose... read more

Just took a 10mg prozac. I was extremely anxious before. I haven't wanted to take it for over 5?

... years. I'm very afraid. I'm a fully housebound agoraphobic that suffers from OCD, anxiety, and panic attacks. Will this help me? I don't want to get worse!

Does Xanax XR work better than Xanax IR?

I have been taking Xanax IR 1mg 4x daily for many years for my anxiety disorder,but i still have severe panic attacks at times.My doctor has just prescribed 2mg Xanax XR once a day,I,ve never taken Xanax XR before and wondering if it will work better,I have concerns about it any feedback would be... read more

Anyone experience anger with Lexapro?

I recently switched from Luvox 100mg to Lexapro 20mg and have noticed that I get angry at some of the smallest things. I've been on this for 2 weeks now and not sure if it's a side effect or just that my does is too high? Anyone have the same experience?

When is the best time to take Cymbalta? I know its best to take with a meal but which meal is best?

Can antidepressants and Ozempic be taken together?

I’m planning to begin taking Ozempic for weight loss. I take Zoloft and Buspar for anxiety and depression. Will this effect my weight loss goals?