Anxiety Questions (Page 41)

Taking Lexapro for the first time, how long before I feel any effects?

This is my first time being diagnosed and treated for depression and anxiety. It slammed into my life two-months ago. I have tremendous stress (like most), and the cumulative effect finally took a toll on both my physical and mental health. I have hypertension, I'm prediabetic, and now depressed... read more

Lexapro - Horrible anxiety and panic attacks after taking only 5mg?

I've been diagnosed with a GAD a few years ago. I haven't had any anxiety attack in over 2 years. Now, it's time to go back to school (I'm 35) which my brain doesn't understand lol. I've been taking 2.5mg of Lexapro in the morning and another 2.5mg at around 5-6pm. I'd say the first 2 days were... read more

How do I taper off 50mg of Zoloft (sertraline) with minimal side effects?

I've been taking Zoloft 50mg for about 7 months and I want to stop, I'm anxious because when I first started taking them, I had a lot of really intense suicidal thoughts (felt like I wouldn't be able to control it, like I was going to pick up a knife and just do it). I figure that'll probably... read more

Which generic versions of Lexapro (escitalopram) are closest to the real thing?

Hello everyone, I recently took generic Lexapro (escitalopram) for 3 1/2 weeks in an effort to deal with panic attacks and overall anxiety. Even though I started off at a very small dose (5 mg moving up to 10 after the first week) I still had increased anxiety to the point where I was visibly... read more

How long does the anxiety last from using Reglan?

Can anyone tell me if they have completely recovered from the anxiety after being given Reglan? I'm miserable over a month later and I just need to know there's an end in sight for this. I want my life back

If I take a low dose of Buspar in the morning will it still cause insomnia?

I just got prescribed Buspar for anxiety. I take Wellbutrin for depression because it has the least side effects. Unfortunately does nothing for my anxiety. I am supposed to take Buspar twice a day I took my first one around 6 pm ... only half. I haven't slept all night, not one minute. Now my... read more

Trazodone - how do wean yourself off this drug?

I currently take 100mg at nightime to sleep. Recently had back surgery and noticed if I stop the Trazodone, I feel great ( more energy, joints do not ache, back feels great ) but the side effects are terrible. Nervousness, feelings of everything closing in around me, aching joints, instability,... read more

What is the difference between Wellbutrin and buspirone?

My doctor said he was going to start me on Wellbutrin but he prescribed me buspirone 10 mg. I am confused about what the difference is if there is one and why he said it was Wellbutrin but isn't.

Does buspar cause weight gain or weight loss?

I took prednisone for 5 days, 40 mg a day. I have been having side effects for the last week.?

... Heart rate elevation, tremors, intermittent elevated blood pressure , fatigue, And anxiety. How long does this go on for?How long should I expect these side effects to last?

How should you feel when taking 40mg of fluoxetine (Prozac)?

I've been on generic Prozac for around 4-5 months I started with 10mg and slowly moved up to 40mg. I take it for anxiety and panic attacks yet I don't know if it's really helping. I guess my mood has gotten a bit better but still I get anxious over nothing. There's a very little difference between... read more

Switching from Paxil to Viibryd?

Hello, First I apologize for the short story I'm about to right I'm hoping to get some peace of mind from this. The last few months have been very difficult. I have been dealing with panic/ anxiety attacks off and on for many years as a child they just went untreated then went away for most of my... read more

Escitalopram - experiencing extreme sleepiness and lack of motivation on Lexapro.

Will this go away?

Doxycycline - Has anyone else felt anxiety and feeling withdrawn and irritated from this drug?

I’ve been on Doxycycline for over 3 months now and I have seen a massive improovement in my face but I have suffered from anxiety and I feel often depressed and irritated. Wondering if anybody else has felt the same? Many thanks.

Having shortness of breath on Effexor XR should I continue on?

I've been taking generic Effexor XR 75 mg for about 3 or 4 weeks now for anxiety/depression and I've been noticing that I'm having a sensation of feeling short of breath after taking my medicines in the afternoon. Obviously, it isn't fun to feel like there are issues with your ability to breathe,... read more