Anxiety Questions (Page 150)

Does Citalopram cause heart palpitations?

I have started taking 10mg of Citalopram for anxiety. I had taken for many years but decided to come off it over 3 years ago. I began taking Sertraline which I took for 2 years which was not great. I was off medication but anxiety became very severe, and so started taking in September. I have been... read more

Anxiety - I've been on sertraline for a while and my sleep is terrible.

Has anyone gone off mirtazapine and become an insomniac the very next day?

I started taking mirtazapine in april 2020 because I was having anxiety and stress follow me into the night. Usually my depression and anxiety would abate around bed time Not any more. It was right around the time my lamotrigine was bring increased.. I think the lamotrigine was the problem and we... read more

I was put on venlafaxine 75mg 20 days ago. I am desperate for them to work as my anxiety is so bad.

I have never suffered from anything like this before and this is my first time on meds. When will they start working to rid me of this anxiety? I asked a friend who is on the same dose and he said it was about 4 weeks for him. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Average time for Zoloft to work?

22 days on Zoloft for depression and anxiety. I am on 150 mg now and not one thing has changed yet. I read 4 to 6 weeks but some improvement and be seen in a couple weeks. I guess i am not a lucky one. Losing faith its gonna work. Is 4 to 6 weeks the normal for most on here?. I am so beat down... read more

I'm wondering how long Wellbutrin pills are good for? I have a bottle from an old prescription?

How can you tell if Wellbutrin XR pills have got old and are not safe to take? I have taken them off and on a few times over the years; they kept giving me anxiety, but recently my doc prescribed me gabapentin for anxiety and it's working so well. I decided I would give the Wellbutrin another... read more

What is the best dose for the treatment of vitamin D deficiency in my case?

I am a 32 year old male and weigh 80 kg. I have Vitamin D deficiency 3mg/dl and calcium deficiency 7mg/dl, I suffer from (BD, BPD, overvalued ideas and anxiety disorder).  I take Zoloft 50 mg, Abilify 10 mg, Depakine 1500 mg, and Lamictal 200 mg.  What is the best dose of vitamin D for me... read more

Anxiety again after some days calm on escitalopram?

I started taking escitalopram a month ago - 5mg for 2 weeks and rose up to 10mg. I was feeling good after 20 days and had almost no anxiety for some days. I will start a new job soon and for the last 2 days I have had anxiety attacks again. Is this normal? Did anyone experience a fall back. Should... read more

2 month on Lexapro (5mg), but still having anxiety & intrusive thoughts?

I just started Lexapro this last month for anxiety, after having side effects from Zoloft. The first month on Lexapro was great, when i went back to the doctor for a usual check up on how the meds were doing he advise me to up it to 10mg, which i refused ( i know dumb me ). So I guess now I am... read more

I am 21 years old I’m suffering from high blood pressure as it runs in my family and I’m scared?

II’m 21 years old I’ve had high blood pressure for years I got diagnosed when I was 17 I believe but it’s never given me problems until recently in my life at the age of 21. I do admit my eating habits were not the best because I would drink energy drinks almost everyday and eat... read more

Lexapro - When do the sweating go away?

I started taking it 2 days ago and the cold sweats and Hot flashes are unbearable. Does it ever go away

Buspirone - Problems Drinking alcohol?

Has anyone had any problems having alcohol?

Does anyone use anti-anxiety supplements along with buspirone?

I've been slowly increasing the dose of buspirone but still feel jittery most of the time. The doctor told me to use Klonopin (Clonazepam) to take the edge off until the buspirone kicks in fully. I'd rather not be using benzos because they are addictive. Has anyone used L-theanine or... read more

Does lamotrigine cause weight gain?

Dicyclomine - How to schedule dosage of meds?

I have suffered with IBS most of my life. Always worrying about access to bathrooms. I can go long periods of time with no problems but anxiety will trigger an immediate need to get to a bathroom. Dr. has prescribed dicyclomine. Anyone use this just when you are going to be in an anxious situation... read more