Anxiety Questions (Page 112)

Does Mavyret cause depression? Feedback please.

I am supposed to start Mavyret to treat my Hep C in a few weeks but am extremely scared that it will unmask my depression! I recently stopped taking my anxiety medicines (benzos) because they started to make me feel extremely depressed and hopeless. I am feeling much better now and do not want to... read more

Interactions with medication?

I'm taking Cymbalta and Vistaril for my anxiety and panic disorder and I read that Pristiq has major interactions with both of these medications. Should I contact my doctor about what I read or don't take Pristiq while I'm on Cymbalta and Vistaril?

How long did it take for duloxetine to work for you?

Why does Ativan not work for me that much anymore?

Hi my name's Ivy, 24 years old about to turn 25 in a week. I've been taking ativan as needed since March 2017 so almost 5 years ago. I've been taking 1mg and sometimes 2 when I go to the hospital for panic attacks. It only works sometimes then it stops. For the past few days... read more

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!

Pristiq for anxiety and vestibular migraine?

I suffer from Vestibular migraines and anxiety. I am on 25 mg of Pristiq. Both my neurologist and psychiatrist have said to start low and cut the pill. It definitely says you are not to crush or cut the pill. My question is that I have been on it for two weeks and I am experiencing blurry vision,... read more

Paxil - How long before and increase in dose from 30 mg to 40mg will Paxil take affect?

Took 30mgs for 25 years just got a out of terrible anxiety and panic. My doctor increased dose to 40 mg.

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?

Duloxetine - I was on Zoloft for 20+ years. It stopped working, so my doctor put me on Cymbalta.

I am taking 30 mg of Cymbalta at night and I am tapering off of Zoloft. I was on 200 mg. Went to 150mg for 2 weeks then I went to 100mg for 2 weeks then 50mg every other day for a week. I am off now for a week. I have so much depression and anxiety I can’t stand it. All I do is cry. Is it the... read more

Trintellix 10mg is working for me but my mood is still down.Is it an option to up to 20mg?

I have MDD, PTSD, ADHD. Doctor prescribed me Trintellix 2 months ago in addition to Cymbalta 20mg/day,Zoloft 50mg/day. Trintellix worked to reduce anxiety, also (not intended purpose though) my mind became sharper a bit. But I am still in "lack of battery" mood. As I'm still... read more

Can Klonopin cause more anxiety? I’ve taken 0.5 mg once a day for a little over a week.

I am on Lexapro and was given Klonopin to help with panic attacks until the Lexapro gets in my system however I become even more jittery after I take the Klonopin

I can’t stand this. I am so done with depression and anxiety. It sucks. I have no one to talk to..

... but my counselor and he only sees me twice a month. It never ends. I can’t do this anymore. Sorry I just needed to rant.

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

Gabapentin I was just put on gabapentin for nerve pain. Will it cause anxiety? I already suffer from

... anxiety and depression and I don’t want anything else that is going to cause more issues. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Did anyone get tremors, shakiness or shortness of breath while using buspirone?

Just wondering if anyone has experienced tremors, shakiness, or shortness of breath while taking buspirone?