Anxiety Questions (Page 123)

How can I wean off of bedtime lorazepam (for sleep only) and resume normal sleeping pattern?

I was on lorazepam for a brief period of stress and anxiety. This has been going on for about 6-7 weeks and am now only taking .75mg of lorazepam at bedtime with 6mg of melatonin for sleep. I feel great, anxiety and stress are much better but my sleep still is a bit spotty. I have a hard time... read more

Starting Sertraline treatment. Had 3-4 oz hard liquor last night. Okay to start Sertraline today?

I was planning to start Sertraline treatment today. I have Anxiety/OCD (I have a glimmer of paranoia as well. My Psychologist let me know it's related to the OCD). I will be taking 50mg. Late last night, I spontaneously drank about 2-4 oz. of rum and armaretto. I'm estimating since it... read more

Are there issues with taking Passion Flower and Celexa (citalopram)?

I recently came down with some stomach issues. For the first time in many years, I started having great anxiety again. I'm pretty sure the anxiety is caused by the health issues with my stomach. Have had several doctor visits, and just this last week they finally drew blood for lab work. I... read more

When is the best time to take clonazepam (morning or night)?

I am taking pristiq daily and still feel anxious. I have trouble relaxing enough to fall asleep and wonder if I should take clonazepam at bedtime. It has been prescribed by one doctor for anxiety and another for restless leg syndrome.

Bactrim - How long before this drug is out of my system?

I had a pretty sever reaction with anxiety, heart palpitations, shaking, loss of appetite nausea, headaches, and extreme feelings of dread. I have been off this drug for almost a week. Anxiety is almost fully subsided, but now I have intestinal irritation and lower back pain. Stools are not like... read more

Lexapro - I take this at night but it gives me the shakes in the morning. Is this normal?

I have been taking 20mg of lexapro for 5 days now.i'v been taking it at night because it can cause drowsiness and with my job i drive alot but when i wake in the morning i feel like i have the shakes is this normal ?

I have been switched from Clonazepam to Oxazepam. What are the differences between the two benzos?

Does anyone know the comparative doses? I used to take .5mg of clonazepam in the day and 1mg at night, and I have been prescribed 15mg of oxazepam twice in the day and 30mg at night. Anyone else been through this change or know the differences? I am a healthy non-smoker, 19. I am an epileptic, but... read more

How many 5mg Vaium equals 1 mg xanax?

Lexapro - I am exercising & watching food intake but can't lose weight, could Lexapro b responsible

I still seem to be gaining weight. I run 5and a half miles per day. Does anyone think this is due to the lexapro? Should I change medications? I also have anxiety. Thanks.

How long does bisoprolol rebound last after stopping the medication?

I have not had rebound hypertension (I have stopped because of hypotension and I never had high blood pressure anyway) but it is mainly sweating and anxiety. The other side effects I had have gone away

Just started Paxil 10mg... How long to see improvement?

I just started paxil 10mg for anxiety related issues. This is all so new to me and I'm so upset that I'm feeling this way. I'm desperate for a light at the end of the tunnel. I have also been prescribed 50mg trazadone to help me sleep. Nighttime is usually worse than day, though... read more

Mirtazapine - Anyone taking Prozac & mirtzapine? I have been on it and I feel great, eating and?

... sleeping. Is this a bad combination? My doctors say that they want to try this med and do far do good but I don't want any surprises. So far it helps all my anxiety and sleep well, feel active and have my love for life again.

Which anxiety medication has the least number of side effects?

My name concerns are constipation, weight gain and loss of labido.

I was initially given xanax for anxiety but it never helped, but it did help my bladder, why?

I was getting up to urinate between 4 and 40x a night. It would wake me up and I could not go back to sleep even if my bladder wasnt full because it caused my whole body excruciating pain unless I got up and peed, even if it was only a few drops. With (3) .5mg tablets of zanax taken during the day... read more

Hi, Can I take Zoloft (Sertraline) in divided dose for example after breakfast and lunch?

I am also on Ritalin 30 mg/day (20 mg morning and 10 mg afternoon) and Lorazepam 2 mg at 9:00 p.m. Thank you.