Anxiety Questions (Page 137)

Lexapro, day 5. Please help not sure what to think?

I was on Lexapro for about a year and a half 5 years ago. Recently, at the beginning of this month, it’s like something in my brain snapped and I started having unbearable panic episodes which led me to the hospital and then my GP, who started me back on Lexapro 10 mg. I’m on day 5, and every day I’... read more

How can I stop taking Trintellix without having withdrawal syndrome?

I went 4 days without taking it and started to have anxiety. So I started taking it again. How to stop without my anxiety coming back? I also take buspirone. Is Trintellix usually also prescribed for anxiety, or is it mostly for depression? Sometimes I think Trintellix makes my anxiety worse. I... read more

I’m switching from Effexor XR to Zoloft. Any advice?

I have been on Effexor XR since August, so only 5 months, I’m currently at 112.5mg. My doctor wants me to drop down to 75mg starting today and start the Zoloft 50mg then in a week drop down to 37.5mg and then a week later stop the Effexor. From everything I’ve read this seems fast and like I will ha... read more

Increasing my dosage of Lexapro. How long until I notice change and what to expect?

I recently started taking Lexapro for anxiety issues I randomly got while everything in my life was good. The first 2 1/2 weeks were fine, I felt great like my old self then all off a sudden I’m back to where I started. So I’m upping the dosage from 10mg to 20mg what should I expect?

Should I stop Zoloft of wait this misery out? I've been on it for a few weeks now.

Started on 50 mg and had minimal side effects. Slept good, some diarrhea for about two days and better mood after a week but still some anxiety and agoraphobia. My doctor raised the dosage to 100 mg and that's what it all started. Severe insomnia and frequent diarrhea at least 3 times or more per... read more

How long before an MRI should I take Ativan? Should it go under my tongue or be taken with water?

How to go about increased anxiety/acne after removal of Nexplanon?

Hi there, I had the implant (Nexplanon) removed a little over a year ago. Mainly due to the fact that it was mildly making me break out and I was no longer in a relationship and felt that I had no use for it as well as seeing more research about how progestin can be harmful to reproductive health,... read more

Prednisone - How long do side effects last?

Took two short courses of Pred 50 mg for two days and then 6 days later 6 days at 25 mg. By end of second course was suffering extreme night sweats Hypomania panic attacks anxiety that needed up 4 days later in a emergency room visit and ct scan. Mental health nurse and er doctor never made the... read more

How long does it take gabapentin to leave your body?

I took gabapentin for two days - Friday night and Saturday morning for anxiety (as needed). This medication has tons of side effects. I felt unwell today. I thought I am coming down with the something again. I read the side effects on here and it does say flu like symptoms and feeling of warmth. I... read more

Phentermine - Should I take my entire 37.5 mg tablet or continue breaking it in half?

I have been taking my Phentermine 37.5 mg tablet and breaking it in half, happen the morning sometimes half in the afternoon. Not getting much energy etc. Slight headaches and slide anxiety though. My pharmacist just told me that I should be taking the entire tablet in the morning. I'm kind of... read more

Which is the best antidepressant for anxiety with the least side effects?

I already take buspar for anxiety, but I feel as though adding an antidepressant would be more effective for me. I have taken many in the past, but the side effect of weight gain has been a deal breaker for me in the past. Anyone have good results with an antidepressant without significant weight... read more

Switching from Lexapro to Paxil for anxiety?

So I had been on Lexapro 20mg for 5+ years and last summer I was weened off the medication because my psychiatrist and myself thought I no longer needed it due to the lack of anxiety symptoms. Last fall the symptoms returned and were overwhelming causing me to withdraw and isolate myself in my... read more

When is it safe to take Xanax ER after taking tramadol?

When is it safe for me to take my 2nd Xanax ER after taking my tramadol for menstrual cramps? I take 2, 1mg Xanax ER every day for anxiety and 50 mg tramadol as needed for menstrual pain and don't want to take them too close together, what is a safe time frame to take them?

12.5 mg Zoloft every other day?

I weigh under 100lbs and very sensitive to this drug. I took one 25mg and was very dizzy all day, on day one! Will taking 12.5mg every day have any benefit? I suffer of occasional anxiety. Thank you!

When is the best time to take venlafaxine ER?

I just started taking this medicine, 8 days ago and am currently taking it in the morning. The problem is that I am feeling down all day as well as nauseous and the when it gets to about 6 or 7pm I start to feel better. Calm, no nausea and good. I was wondering if I took it at night if I would... read more