Anxiety Questions (Page 52)

Will a doctor in the United States prescribe Lyrica for anxiety/panic attacks?

My dad let me try Lyrica (Pregabalin) one day when I was panicking, and it worked wonders. Panic attacks have been ruining my life. I'm 19 and the only thing I can think about is my own mortality. I was prescribed Xanax, and after that, I never, EVER want to take another benzo. I am afraid to... read more

How long till the dizziness goes away after taking mirtazapine ? I have been on it for 2 months?

am taking mirtazapine for severe anxiety and panic attacks . It has definately helped but i am always dizzy and wonder when this will ever go away. In the last 2 weeks the doc has upped my dose from 30mg to 45 saying that the dizziness is still being caused by anxiety , i feel like the dizziness... read more

My Dr switched me from Ativan to Xanax with no step down process?

My old Dr switched me from ativan to xanax with no step down or anything in between the two and a lower Mg and dosage of the xanax. I am having awful side effects now which are shaking,panic/anxiety attacks,cant sleep,nausea and headaches. I am new to this town and dont have a regular dr or... read more

How do I approach my therapist about ADHD ?

Im currently on meds for depression, ocd and anxiety. But i have many of the symptoms of ADHD. Could i possibly be depressed because of the lack of motivation, not finishing building my deck, etc... ? Im constantly forgetting things; names sadly, (my exits) to work, appts. I feel im taking the... read more

How do you treat severe insomnia on EMSAM?

In 1982 I was put on Nardil 15mg and could only sleep 2 hours a night, then added Ativan 2mg and Benadryl. I had to stay in hospital until I could sleep at least 6 hrs. Now I am on EMSAM patch 9mg every other day because of insomnia and still suffer with sleeplessness. And now I don't have the... read more

I can take over 14mg lorazepam in one day & it doesnt do anything for my anxiety.whats wrong w/me?

Going off of Lexapro 10mg 1x/day after six days. Today is day one sans the meds. What to expect?

... I had been experiencing bad side effects - terrible stomach problems, dizziness, insomnia, nervousness, jitters, no emotion, everything this drug is not supposed to do to you it did to me. I just did not feel right nor did I like what it was doing to me. My doctor and therapist both endorsed... read more

Celexa and Klonopin?

I was recently diagnosed with anxiety and panic disorder. I've been given Celexa and Klonopin. So far I feel a bit better but still have that near fainting feeling and I'm nowhere near ready to go out to a store yet. Will this get better?

Does anyone feel itchy while on Pristiq?

I have been on 50 mg of Pristiq for about a month now for anxiety... my skin has been so itchy I almost feel like "a snake ready to shed"...

I have lost my sense of taste since taking cymbalta. Is this common ?

I take cymbalta for GAD (generelized anxiety disorder) It has helped a lot for my anxiety but I have a terrible time focusing on anything for an extended period of time.

Has anyone successfully stopped using melatonin? I've been taking 6mg at night before bed for the?

... last 6 weeks... started with 1.5 mg, went to 3mg and then increased to 6mg per my doctor's advice when I was dealing with some stress and anxiety that are long gone. I'm weaning off of the bedtime lorazepam and then want to wean off of the melatoin and get my normal rhythms back. Any... read more

Is it best to take Lexapro during the day or at night? I don't want to be drowsy during the day?

I was prescribed 2 anxiety meds, Clonazepam and Diazepam, daily. Is it safe to be taking 2?

What is the comparison of Xanax to Hydroxyzine?

Someone told me that Hydroxyzine 25mg is the generic form of Xanax... Is this true???

Paxil or Paxil CR for OCD?

I was prescribed Paxil CR while in the Psych Ward 4 weeks ago. It has yet to help my anxiety and OCD. I know that regular Paxil is FDA approved for the treatment of OCD, however I noticed that Paxil CR isn't approved for OCD by the FDA. Is there a big difference between Paxil and Paxil CR for... read more