Anxiety Questions (Page 34)

Prozac (Fluoxetine) - Feeling 'unreal' after three days?

HI all :) I have Struggled with M.E., Severe times of depression, anxiety and Obsessive Thinking (OCD). After 3 cases of Serotnin Syndome/adverse drug reactions I was taken off my Sertraline and Amitriptyline. Reboxetine and Nortriptyline landed me in the Emergency department. So they slowly... read more

I am trying to switch from 20 mg of Lexapro to Effexor. How Should I cross taper?

I have been on Lexapro for over 15 years and I feel it is no longer helping me at all with my Anxiety and Depression. How should I cross taper this. I already started on Effexor at 37.5 mg and I am going to double that starting tomorrow. I am doing this while still on 20 mg of Lexapro.Should I... read more

Buspirone - Just started Buspar today for anxiety issues and panic attacks?

I don't take any other meds for anxiety, just Exforge for hypertension. I'm reading these reviews and wondering what "brain zaps" are. I'm a lot nervous about taking this and I am worried about what I can expect as side effects.

I have pre-hypertension and anxiety, I am scared to take the medicine that was prescribed to me?

My blood pressure, I was told, is only a little over. It never goes down though. It's always at pre-hypertension and it randomly showed up. I am 18 years old, male and was told high blood pressure runs in the family. The medicine I was given was Metoprolol Succ. ER 50 MG, once a day along with... read more

Can I take Elavil and Klonopin together for sleep?

I have tried all anti anxiety meds for sleep over 10 yrs and I constantly need a stronger dose. Currently taking Elavil and Klonopin together and its working. Is it safe?

How long does propranolol take to give effect?

I've been suffering from anxiety for about 5-6 years now. When I get low I crumble under my brain, when I'm high I'm free as a bird. Lately it has been down, the heart races, tingles in my fingertips, Palm sweats, the "pit in my stomach" feeling sick, the dread that I may... read more

Best way to switch from Duloxetine (Cymbalta) to Fluoxetine (Prozac)?

I've recently been prescribed 20mg Prozac instead of my daily 30mg Cymbalta, to hopefully help with the relentless fatigue. I understand Cymbalta is SNRI, and Prozac SSRI. Can I clean switch to Prozac? Do I start Prozac whilst tapering off Cymbalta? Or do I taper off Cymbalta entirely... read more

Xanax has worked for my Panic Disorder for 30 years, why all of a sudden do dr's want to stop presc?

I have had a severe Panic Disorder since I was a child. At age 27, I started taking Xanax, and I have taken it for 30 years - and it has worked 99% of the time. I have never taken more than prescribed, and started out at .25 3x a day, the most was .5 3x a day, and now back to .25 3x a day. Why are... read more

Taking Clonazepam for 10 years, it's stopped working, suggestions?

I have been taking 500mcg of Clonazepam for 10 years. It has been a blessing because I could easily go to work and perform my duties, and cope with my anxiety. Lately I feel it's not working and I am desperate. Last night took 2 tablets only fell asleep at 5 this morning for 2/3 hours. Now... read more

How long Does it take for Paxil to work?

I started Paxil 7 days ago and I am having sever anxiety where I cant even sleep. My doctor prescribe me 10mg of Paxil and so far has not kicked in much. All I do is think about if I am going crazy every second of the day. I have chest pains and tingling sensation in my body. Anyone know if the... read more

Is there a difference is the 1mg blue xanax and the green 1mg xanax?

Buspirone - I am very sensitive to any drug...was prescribed buspar for anxiety...afraid to take it?

I am very sensitive to meds. I have anxiety and my doctor prescribed buspar claiming it has little side effects. I am nervous to talk it because I already feel bad from the anxiety and don't want to feel worse from the drug. Anyone else super sensitive and takes this med?

When do side effects of Effexor go away?

I've was on Effexor 37.5 for a week and just started 75mg for the last 3 days. I've had terrible anxiety, digestion issues, and can't sleep. Please tell me these will go away soon. I'm Also afraid to go out but still do. Please provide with any helpful input. Thanks

How long for Effexor XR to start working (read)? Do I need to increase dose or is it the wrong med?

Just some background: I was diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder (mainly social anxiety, moderate ocd) my freshman year in college and was put on Lexapro 20mg for about a year. It worked somewhat well but made me very lethargic and I always wondered if a different medication would be better. So... read more

Will Prozac side effects go away!?

Hello! I have been on fluoxetine for less than a week but I am feeling so awful. I went on medicines cause of my anxiety and the side effects make me feel worse than I did before --I would rather have daily panic attack than feel tired all day and night and waking up at night at up at 4am for... read more