Anxiety Questions (Page 49)

Is 90mg of mirtazapine safe for first time?

How do I get off venlafaxine 37.5 XL?

I have been on antidepressants for 7 years now, and Effexor for 5 years, was up to 150 mg, and have reduced to 37,5 mg with no side effects, I have done this really slowly, and have been on 37.5 mg XL tablets for 8 months, and can't stop completely. today i thought i would take one every... read more

Week 3 of 50 mg trazadone up all night or wake up after only 5-6 hours of sleep?

I also had 2 nights this past week where I was sleeping for maybe 30 min at a time then awake. It was terrible felt like crap dragging myself to work. I had Tried taking another 25 mg trazadone-at midnight didn't help, tried .25 mg xanax at 3am, didn't help. Just trying to figure out how... read more

Trazodone - I take 450 mg of trazadone in the morning. Does anyone think I'm...

... taking too much? And at the wrong time? Should I take it at night? Thanks in advance for any answers! :)

Abilify withdrawal symptoms caused anxiety & depression to return. Have to start back on abilify?

Has anyone else had trouble getting off abilify? I took 5 mg daily for over 10 years as an add on to my antidepressant. Now the withdrawal symptoms getting off abilify have been miserable. Now I have to start back on 2.5 mg abilify because my depression and anxiety have returned after many years of... read more

Effexor and profuse sweating?

I've noticed since being prescribed Effexor XR 225mg that I sweat an inhuman amount. I am overweight but not obese and I'm relatively active (construction worker). I am an alcoholic which has spun out of control since taking the Effexor but even on days where I don't drink and have... read more

Drinking heavy one night on Cymbalta?

I recently started on 20mg of Cymbalta for nerve pain and anxiety. I've had tickets to an exclusive whiskey tasting party since before I started taking Cymbalta. Will it be okay to drink rather heavy just ONCE at this event in a few weeks? What extra precautions should I take, what else should... read more

I just changed my Zoloft dosage and feeling anxious does a 25 mg increase make this happen?

I have been on Zoloft for 5+ years. I started to feel like it was not working. Not sure if it was the dark long winter days or just that I built up a tolerance. My Dr increased my dose from 50 to 75 mg. Day 1-6 no noticeable change but the last 5 days I have been anxious, shakey and not sleeping... read more

Propranolol - Beta blocker for insomnia?

I have ocd. I constantly ruminate about sleep! I monitor the process of falling asleep and thinks about the loss of consciousness As I drop off I would get this fight or flight jerk which pulls me back. It's impossible to control. Seems to be controlled by subconscious. I wonder if beta... read more

Fear of taking anxiety meds?

I am 27 year old female. I have been suffering from anxiety since I was very little. I’ve been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, Panic attacks, PTSD, and in the past depression. I have had my ups and downs with my battle with anxiety. It is the only one that I can’t seem to... read more

Lexapro insomnia & tingling feeling in legs & tight jaw?

I was on Lexapro 5mg for 8 days then 2.5 for 3 days. I decided to get offBecause of the side effects of more anxiety and depression and insomnia that I never had before and restlessness. when I was on the Lexapro I would wake up at 3:30 in morning with nocturnal panic attacks tingling feelings in... read more

Help! Afraid of possible weight gain Zoloft?

Hi. I started Zoloft 25mg & my doc will be increasing it to 50mg this week. I started taking it 3 weeks ago. The initial terrible sleep, worse restless legs & increased anxiety is subsiding a bit; it was a starting dose because I cannot tolerate Wellbutrin, Prozac and Effexor didn’t... read more

Lexapro dizzy and fatigued after 3 weeks?

I have been on lexapro for 3 weeks but side effects of dizzy and sleepiness still suck. Im on 10mg and take it at dinner time. Im hoping this gets better after 4 weeks at least. Im not any less depressed maybe because of how i feel physically. Is anyone else in their 3rd week dealing with the same... read more

Has anyone else experienced excessive night sweats on Cymbalta? (non menopause related)?

I have been on Cymbalta 60mg for a few months now after having negative experiences on sertraline and Lexapro. Cymbalta has helped stabilize my mood and control my anxiety however after a few weeks untouched a problem. I would wake up and night and my back would be slightly sweaty, this was in an... read more

Sertraline - Wondering if I should up from 50 mg to 100mgs. I just took my last 30 day dose?

I started Zoloft exactly 30 days ago at 50 mg. I have tried natural vitamins for anxiety and multiple prescriptions for anxiety. With the other prescriptions never got the side effects from them and they were much higher doses. With the generic Zoloft, I went through some pretty hard side effects.... read more