Anxiety Questions (Page 21)

Why is cymbalta causing me more anxiety?

I was taking 90 mg of Cymbalta started having severe anxiety so I cut back to 60 mg. I still suffered. I cut back to 30 mg and it's subsided but it's still there. I wake up absolutely emotionally and physically drained. What is going on?!

Klonopin "as needed"?

I recently posted another similar question but didn't include all the details and was no longer getting replies. Does anyone take klonopin "as needed"? Some doctors prescribe it to be taken bid or tid... but mine is "bid prn" so it says "take one twice a day as... read more

Effexor XR - How is Effexor better then Lexapro or Zoloft?

Im a 25 year old male and iv taken Zoloft about two years ago for my social anxiety and it worked for about a month then did the complete opposite and made me more nervous then before. Also i recently tried Lexapro and the first day i took it, it was unbearable for me, it made me extremely nervous... read more

What's the alternative drug for tramadol?

Can anyone help me out? I'm really suffering as tramadol has been banned in my country and I'm in deep body pain and I can't sleep.

Anxiety - I have been taking .25 mg of Xanax per day for almost two months but I want to stop cold?

i have been taking .25 mg of Xanax per day for almost two months but I want to stop cold turkey. Does anyone think I will have a problem. I have not taken one for almost 24 hours not and have not had a bad experience yet... turkey. Does anyone think I will have a problem. I have not taken one for... read more

Anxiety meds that do not cause weight gain or increased appetite?

I am looking for a drug that fits the description above. I have tried Prozac, celexa and abilify.

What is the most potent or effective manufacture of Alprazolam?

I have tried many, some work very differently. I heard some generic's are 20% more potent than Brand Name Xanax and some are 20% lower in potency. Does anyone know which ones are which?

Hi all. Shortness of breath is my main complaint with anxiety. Do meds help with this symptom?

Ambien or trazodone causing twitching?

I've been on ambien for insomnia for 4 years now. I was up to 15mg nightly along with 100mg of trazodone and 20mg of Zoloft. One day I suddenly started to get muscle twitching in my left arm and since it has spread to other parts of my body. This has been going on for 3 months now. I have cut... read more

Relief from Cymbalta withdrawal?

I have been on 60mg of Cymbalta for the past year due to Severe Depressive Dissorder and have recently felt like I was ready and in a much better state of mind to get off it as I feel I am ready and also sick of the side effects (It definently helped when I needed it). I taped my doses down from 60... read more

Did anyone find prozac made them more anxious?

I have been suffering from anxiety and depression for 2 years now, It is driving me crazy and I would like to end it all. I have been on various anti depressants and none have worked. They just seem to make me tired. I can't eat sometimes and have lost 35 lbs. I'm a walking bone rack.The... read more

What should I expect when I start taking Paxil?

I have received my RX for Paxil 10 mg. I have not stared it just yet I'm a little nervous to honest. Can anyone tell me what to expect ? Also my doctor told me that 10 mg is to start me off I guess that is a small dosage? What will I feel like once I have taken it for a while. The reason the... read more

Amitriptyline for severe anxiety?

I suffer from severe anxiety,ocd and some depression. I was maybe thinking about asking for amitriptyline mainly to help the severe anxiety. I have tried a lot of anti depressants, anti anxiety drugs and none of them have really helped and the side effects have been quite hard to handle. I was just... read more

When does the anxious feeling go away when I take wellbutrin sr 150mg a day?

i suffer from severe depression and anxiety !! my doctor has tried many many anti-depression meds and nothing seems to work !! he is trying me on wellbutrin sr 150 mg a day!! he said im taking the lower dose because of my anxiety!! i can not stand crying all the time so i hope this works for me!!... read more

I have recently been but on Paxil for anxiety disorder.I dont want to gain weight. How to avoid it?

I am 19 I have always suffered anxiety but it was now unbearable. I couldn't get any sleep and was barely eating. I am now taking paxil 20 mg a day and I am worried this will cause a weight gain. I have always been a fit healthy girl. I eat well and exercise daily. I am hoping there is a way... read more