Anxiety Questions (Page 131)

Is it safe to take Anxicalm (diazepam) that is 4 years old?

I suffer from cyclothymia and anxiety and was prescribed Anxicalm a few years back and have some left over. I recently have been prescribed more but was wondering would it be safe to use the ones I already have. They were prescribed in 2012? Thanks.

Buspar dosing and anxiety concern. I have been nauseated and woozy after increased dose?

I was recently prescribed buspar due to an onset of major panic attacks while driving. My doctor said take 7.5 MG 2x daily for first week and then increase to 15 MG 2x daily as tolerated. Once I increased the dose I go horrible nausea and just plain horrible feeling for half hour to an hour or so.... read more

Ativan vs. Klonopin. Which is better for anxiety?

I have been dealing with anxiety for a few years, worse since having my son in 2012. Normally I can deal with it but this time it's bad. I can't work and all I want to do is sit at home (my safe place). I have been on Prozac 60mg once a day since July and Zyprexa 2.5mg once a day since October. I... read more

Cymbalta 30mg side effects from ONE dose?!?

My doctor just prescribed me Cymbalta 30mg once a day for depression and I am having what I perceive as insane side effects. I've been nauseous any time I eat and now my stomach just hurts. My joints hurt. My muscles hurt. (I'm athletic so this is not normal). I've been tossing and turning all... read more

Morning times on Lexapro - 4 weeks?

I've been on Lexapro for 4 weeks now and I do feel a little better (with depressed mood) but I have some really bad days (like today, crying all day and sad). I have noticed something, that in the morning times I feel wired or anxious, the morning times are always the worst. I know I have only been... read more

I need to know what ipl means on my clonazepam 1mg bottle. It's driving me crazy!?

I got a prescription yesterday for 1mg of clonazepam twice a day. I've been taking them and everything is good far but, My question is, on the bottle it says clonazepam 1mg ipl. What does ipl mean? I've tried to look it up and can't find anything. Anybody know? It makes me so paranoid not knowing I... read more

Duration of venlafaxine withdrawal symptoms?

I have been on Effexor for 2 years (started off on 37.5 and finished on 150 mg). It appeared to work quite well for my anxiety, (although the situation I was in had changed as well) and with the addition of therapy, I felt pretty stable for about a year (out of the two years on it). I decided in... read more

Is it legal for a doctor to order a placebo of medication I take monthly?

I take Ativan every day because I have huge amounts of anxiety. My doctor does not like prescribing it and is always trying to lower the dose or amount of pills. That's fine. The latest batch is marked ATIVAN on the prescription lable but the pills are a different size, no identifying marks, tastes... read more

Diazepam - After taking a 5mg tab for anxiety how long till I can safely drive?

I have to have an MRI of my back and I get claustrophobic while I'm in the tube. I weigh approx 175 and am 6" 1" tall.

Paxil - Super sleepy just started taking and I get so sleepy?

I just started taking this in day five I am super sleepy on it and have a hard time falling asleep was wondering if this gets better I take it at night was wonder if this gets better and what about the wieght gain I don't want to put more weight on

Xanax and Klonopin for flying?

My doctor gave me 2 mg of Xanax for a flight I had today. It did not work at all, and I was unable to board the flight. It did not relieve any anxiety or panic, and I was crying, no relief at all. I am currently at a hotel by the airport right now, with another flight to attempt tomorrow. It is not... read more

Hydroxyzine - Does Vistaril show up as a Xanax on a drug screen?

Does Vistaril show up as aprazolam in a drug screen since they both are treatments for anxiety?

I've been taking 1mg of Ativan for 5 weeks and want to stop?

Hi, I developed tinnitus 2 months ago and it completely shattered my life. I couldn't stop thinking about it, i couldn't sleep, I'd be up all night screaming and worrying so I turned to my old friend Ativan and started taking 1 mg a night to sleep. I've had moderate anxiety for over 20 years and... read more

My doctor prescribed Cipro and Flagyl For diverticulitis. Due to side effects, can I stop Cipro?

I have been taking both as prescribed for 5 days. I am having increased anxiety verging on panic attacks. Is it safe to discontinue the Cipro at this point? I have to return to work in 2 days and don't feel safe doing so with these side effects.

Propranolol - How much propranolol can I take in one dose for severe anxiety?