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Most beneficial dosage of escitalopram for GAD?
I recently started on 10mg of escitalopram (live in the UK) for 4 weeks and 3 days ago I upped to 15 mg for severe GAD which causes panic and periods of depression. I was wondering what dosage others found most beneficial for tackling GAD as most of my issues stem from that and my perfectionism?... read more
Omeprazole induced anxiety?
Have been on 120mg of omeprazole for 14 days, part of a regimen to treat H Pilori. My anxiety has spiked through the roof & I've had to triple my benzo use. How long does it take for the anxiety to abate after discontinuing the omeprazole?
Back on Effexor for second time -advice please?
Please can I get some advice? I was on Venlafaxine for a good couple of years, 150mg a day. All was great. Then a GP (not my usual one) suddenly rejected my on-line request for more meds in April. She rang me to say I should be reducing my dose, with a view to quitting it. I was taken aback, was... read more
Adderall/Sertraline - currently taking together?
Started out taking 200mg Sertraline daily for anxiety/depression. Just recently got on 10mg Adderall and now 20mg for ADHD. Started noticing upset stomach and headache as well as my heart feels like it is beating very fast. Is this normal. Don’t feel like I should be taking these medications... read more
Hydroxyzine - Does hydroxyzine cause fast heart rate?
My doctor prescribed hydroxyzine for anxiety. Does this cause your heart to beat fast? Please, if anyone can answer this question it would help so much.
What if you took 30mg of Valium a day and doctor switch you to 4mg Klonopin a day?
I was talking 30 mg of Valium a day for 1 and 1/2 years they just was not working up and down all night I too all 3 at once to try to get sleep no way up and down I tried everything and I'm a single full-time dad of a baby girl she 6 I got to get her up for school not a problem doctor finally... read more
Sertraline side effects are they normal?
Evening everyone, Long story short I have suffered from severe anxiety since a child and have finally accepted some help. I was prescribed propranolol beta blockers which have not worked for me, I was then prescribed Sertraline at 50mg and started taking these this morning- within 3 hours and for... read more
Buspar, is the first week the easy one?
I started taking Buspar about 1 week ago today. My psychiatrist said I am very sensitive to medications so she started me on a very low dose. I started taking 2.5 mg once in the mornings, the first 5 days I felt on top of the world! Then she told me I could add a second dose in the afternoon.... read more
Lorazepam - Is it safe to suddenly stop taking prescription Ativan?
I've been prescribed 2mg Ativan one time a day for 3 years. Is stopping cold turkey safe or is tapering off recommended?
Can I stop taking Lexapro after two doses?
I recently got prescribed Lexapro 10mg for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), since taking it I have been very nauseous, been having shaking and trembling on my hands, and over all been more anxious than I was before I was prescribed it which has led to lack of sleep and fatigue. I am wondering... read more
Skeptical user on starting Cymbalta?
I have tried 6 different antidepressants in the last 3 years and none worked. Some just did nothing, some put me in zombie mode and some made me feel as if I had drank 10 expresso’s. For 6 months I have not taken anything , but depression and anxiety has gotten to a all time high, so I knew I... read more
Is it OK to take hydroxyzine pamoate and cetirizine at the same time?
I'm prescribed hydroxyzine pamoate for anxiety and cetirizine for allergies and I take them both together at the same time. Should I be taking them together? I'm also on a lot of other meds that I question too but we will start here. Thank you.
Citalopram support - 10mg 3.5 weeks?
I’m on 10 mg of Citalopram and I’ve been on it for 3 1/2 weeks for severe anxiety and panic disorder. The first two weeks were specially difficult, but I’ve definitely notice moments lasting hours/ half days feeling good. However, sometimes I’ll get periods of feeling awful... read more
What do you think about going up to 30mg on Lexapro?
Just went up to 25mg on Lexapro I know 20mg is max do you think I am going the right thing I’m scared to go to 30mg
Need some support - citalopram 10mg/
I’ve just finished my 4th week on citalopram 10mg for severe anxiety/panic disorder. The first few weeks weren’t fun and then things started getting a tiny bit better. I struggle mostly in the evening when it gets dark and for nearly every night for the past year I’ve felt a... read more
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