Anxiety Questions (Page 153)

Is Gabapentin effective as a mood stabilizer?

My psychiatrist recently put me on Gabapentin for as a mood stabilizer/ to address anxiety and depression ( we're exploring a possible Bipolar II diagnosis as well). I'm not taking any other meds and have had negative reactions to several SSRIs. What have people's experiences been with taking... read more

When to increase Lexapro dosage?

Just passed 2 weeks on Lexapro at 5mg.still have anxiety, comes and goes) depression comes and goes. Is it time for Dr to increase dosage? Or give it 2 more weeks.

Does lorazepam help claustrophobic people get thru MRI?

I am claustrophobic and could not endure a MRI. Dr prescribed lorazepam for my anxiety but I'm not sure that the results would be strong enough to endure the MRI tunnel. Anyone with experience of taking xanax or lorazepam that helped you get thru a MRI procedure? How much did you take and how far... read more

When should I increase dosage to 10 mg?

Starting week 4 of 5 mg of Lexapro. Still have depression and anxiety and small panic attacks. Only changes are appetite is back and I have energy. Still no desire to do anything. PC Dr said I could up Lexapro to 10 mg. Having anxiety attack this AM. Dr had me take buspitone 5 mg yesterday for... read more

Still not great going into week 4 escitalopram?

I started on 10mg of escitalopram about 3 and a bit weeks ago. After the third week on 10mg I thought things were OK the fog had lifted a bit. However, I went out and did some stuff and had a very bad panic attack. Since then my confidence has been shattered and I am struggling. Doctor has put me... read more

Propranolol - I am a fairly fit 78 year old but, unfortunately I have had a couple of panic attacks,

... doctor has?

How long should you wait to take 0.5mg of Klonopin after taking 50mg of Vistaril?

I’ve always been prescribed Xanax 2mg white or yellow?

But I changed pharmacy’s and I’ve been using blue Xanax. What’s different about blue Xanax? Because they feel different?

Can just 5 mgs of Lexapro be an effective dose?

Has anyone here found just 5 mgs of Lexapro to be an effective dose? If yes, how long did it take to work for you and what condition did you start taking it for? Thanks--

What to expect with Zoloft?

I had a trigger a couple months ago. Since then, I’ve had high anxiety, intrusive thoughts and a bit of loss of self. I voluntarily admitted myself into the ED. They prescribed me Zoloft. Never liked nor have I believed in medication. But to be there for myself and my daughter until I can more n... read more

What to do if I can't take a propranolol until more than 6 hours before my presentation?

I have reasons for which I cannot take the medicine in time.. what should I do? Does the effect of the propranolol last for a long time during the day?

Panic Disorder - I need to try a Rx medication?

What is the best long-term Rx medication to take for anxiety, panic disorder, and cardiophobia in your opinion? What has worked for you personally? I have tried all the non-drug approaches and they help but are not enough like CBT, exercise, healthy diet, and meditation. Thanks for any replies in... read more

What is the maximum dose of propranolol that can be taken before my event?

I usually only take 10mg of the drug an hour before events; But this time I don't know the exact date of the event. It may be between 4-12 hours from the time you take the drug; I learned that the drug has a half-life that lasts for several hours; Can I increase the dose so that it remains 10mg... read more

Does sertraline cause ups and downs in the beginning?

I started 25 mg 9 days ago and noticed that most days my anxiety was decreased. Some days are better than others anxiety wise on day 10 my anxiety seems to have gotten worse. Is this yo-yo effect normal? Could this mean I need a different dose? How long does this usually last? Thank you

Paxil not working anymore?

I have been on Paxil for 2 years and it worked great, however just recently my anxiety has returned, brain zaps, heat intolerance, and so forth and I have never missed a dose! It is like I am having withdrawal symptoms when I'm not withdrawing anything! Has this happened to anybody and what do you... read more