Anxiety Questions (Page 31)

Does Diazepam induse a deeper state of sleep?

So i know this may be an easy question to answer but i was recently prescribed it for anxiety and sudden anger outbursts. I have to say i have NEVER IN MY LIFE have had such VIVID dreams. I am just wondering if this if from the drug itself or the effect of the drug relaxing my body enough to... read more

Is 2mg of valium stronger than 10mg?

I have suffered from severe panic and anxiety attacks for 20yrs been on xanax 2mg 4×daily without much success my dr just added 3 2mg Valium a day to the mix. im not feeling any relief... do I need a stronger dose... is there stronger than 2mg Valium?

Does paxil make a person feel more relaxed, laidback, lazy?

I'm not sure if I described that right but I am on paxil 30mg for about 4 months now. And I have had a feeling of just pure laziness ever since I switched from zoloft to paxil. I have read stories of people taking paxil and having problems in their life but to them, its all fine. I'm in... read more

Citalopram- Have any of you ever experienced muscle twitches after a dose?

Celexa . My dose was increased from 20 mgs to 30 mgs and later on in the week I started experiencing twitches from head to toe randomly. My doc told me to go back to my 20 mg dose and call in about a week if I am still twitching. It's very creepy feeling, especially at night when I'm... read more

Anyone taking Wellbutrin along with Lexapro (Cipralex, escitalopram), what about side effects?

I'm taking wellbutrin 300 er which has been working well. But am now dealing with a bone infection that has a greater than 50% chance of ending with amputation. So I went to my doc for help with the resulting anxiety which is very high. So he gave me some Lexapro (Cipralex, in Canada where I... read more

How long does it take too feel the effects of Prozac? Been on 20 mg for just over two weeks now and?

... not much improvement. Not sleeping well either. I do take it in the morning. It's the latest anti.d in a few trails this year. Effexor and Cymbalta both taken previously but stopped working. NOw I have anxiety too. Help

I cant find a dr who will prescribe me valium symptoms anxiety my nightmares and leg cramps?

I have to use a night cap otherwise my anxiety levels and stress will not allow me to sleep then the dr says he wont prescribe valium because of the alcohol. I wont need a drink if I had a valium and I would never risk mixing yhe two. I have had a lot of physical and emotional trama this last 3... read more

Does Valerian Root Cause Insomnia?

I tried taking Valerian root for anxiety yesterday evening. I took 225 mg twice. The last dose was at 9 PM. I also took my usual sleeping meds which is 50 mg of Trazodone. I don't think I slept more than 2.5 hours. And I had been sleeping good for a week or so now. The only thing I did... read more

Anxiety and Remeron - If it's not working after 4 weeks, then what??

I just finished my first month on Remeron (Mirtazapine) and although my depression has lessened, my anxiety has not. Should I ask my dr. to switch? I also have "different" kind of anxiety..I am not a neat, organized person (but not a slob), and all of a sudden the "clutter" in... read more

Effexor - causing shakiness, nervousness, sweating so Dr increased dose, is this normal?

Hello all! I started Effexor XR one month ago at 75 mg. I went to my Doctor today because I've been having problems with shakiness, nervousness, sweating and sometimes just feel out of it. I thought maybe he would change the medication, instead he increased to 150mg. Is this normal? Has anyone... read more

Does anyone taking Viibryd and Trazodone have side effects?

I have memory and concentration loss.I was on Lexapro and Trazodone for anxiety for 3 years and switched to Viibryd because of weight gain and lethergy. I was on 40mg. of Viibryd at first and felt stoned all the time. I backed into my garage door for example. I don't know if I should switch my... read more

Why doesn't tramadol work for me but vicodin works great?

Aren't they supposed to block pain the same way? Taking 1 tramdaol does not help my back pain at all and so I took 2 tonight and feel awful. Dizzy, light headed, anxious. I know it's supposed to be better for chronic pain but I feel like my heart is going to pound out of my chest!

Restless Legs Syndrome - Does Xanax help ease minor RLS?

Will Cymbalta make me have bad withdrawal symptoms after only taking it two days?

My doc prescribed 20 milligrams of Cymbalta for anxiety and once I took it my heart rate and blood pressure went up! I stopped taking it today but I'm concerned if I will have any bad withdrawal symptoms after only taking it two days? Another question I have is it a stimulant? It sure feels... read more

Prozac for depression and anxiety not working so well, what else could I try?

I have been on Prozac for about 10 years for depression and anxiety. In the past year or so my depression symptoms have started to return and my anxiety is worse than it has ever been. I have tried Zoloft and Welbutrin, as well as adding abilify but nothing seems to help. I have also been on... read more