Anxiety Questions (Page 61)

Effexor XR - How long to feel calm inside and sleep better?

I started this medicine 2 weeks ago. Recovering from depression and anxiety episode. I get these every 4 to 10 years when difficult situations arise. Was on Zoloft for 12 years then on Luvox for 4 years. I have 2 family members that are doing well on 150 and 225 mg so my doc decided to give it a... read more

Duloxetine - No libido and extreme anxiety?

I was on Celexa for several years for anxiety and depression. I was then prescribed Lexapro for another 3 years. I tried to stop taking it but each time the anxiety, in particular would return and with full force. In a difficult high anxiety situation I would get a feeling that my blood pressure... read more

Will I have withdrawal symptoms from taking 0.5mg of Ativan a day for three months? Sometimes 1mg?

I have been taking 0.5mg of ativan as needed (usually once per day) for the last 3 months. I do skip several days sometimes. Will I need to taper off the Ativan to avoid withdrawal? I am scared of the withdrawal symptoms I have read about. I wish I never took this drug!!!

Stopping Cymbalta after 3 weeks?

I was prescribed 20mg of Cymbalta for depression and anxiety and I have been taking it now for 3 weeks. It has definitely helped with both of those but it has a very bad side effect that I'm not ok with at all! I am 28 years old and I have completely lost my ability to have an orgasm. This is not... read more

Has anyone experienced extreme tiredness or fatigue from taking hydrochlorothiazide?

Does Lexapro make you irritable?

I started taking Lexapro at the end of May 2017. I started out on 10mg and it worked great, as I was depressed and have never been on anti depressants before. However, in June my dose bumped up to 20mg and it has been fine but here lately, I have noticed that I have been super irritable and I get... read more

Tramadol and gabapentin?

On a similar subject.. I've been taking tramadol for back pain for 2 years and been getting on well with it. Was taking 100mg a day but recently been feeling like I've built a tolerance to what I used to get off 100mg, so have increased to 200mg. Thing is it still doesn't give me the effect for... read more

Diazepam - I was just prescribed Valium 5mg twice a day. It seems like the effects wear off fast?

Considering the effects wear off fast should I cut the 5mg tablets in half and take half every 6 hours? Any advice with this?

How long does Zoloft side effects last?

Hello! Just started taking Zoloft recently ( 25mg first 14 days then supposed to up to 50mg) I'm actually on day 4 and the side effects are really freaking me out. I've struggled for as long as I can remember with anxiety ( Health Anxiety to be exact ) it's taken me MANY years to accept anxiety and... read more

LEXAPRO first week, feedback, and short episodes of spontaneous happiness? Side effects decreasing?

Hello! New to the site, wanted to share my experience and hopefully get some positive comments and tips!. 24 y/o male (strong and traiend, nice job, international lawyer recently graduated, nice carrer prospects, musician and singer, pretty content overall [spoiler: now that i'm getting better... read more

Lorazepam - I have been taking 0.5mg of Ativan for 10 years and want quit. I don't know how?

I take 2mg of Klonopin twice daily. My doctor will not prescribe them any longer?

Will Librium keep me from withdrawals? If so, what milligram should I ask for? I have chronic panic/anxiety disorder, PTSD and depression.

Two antidepressants together okay?

I've been on bupropion 150mg xl for a little over two months now. Which I thought was working really good. Then i started noticing that I was getting real foggy headed and not feeling right ,as well as my anxiety had getting worse. Doctor gave me Zoloft 25mg to take along with it. As well as Xanax... read more

Flagging at CVS Pharmacy?

I'll keep this brief. My psychiatrist is trying to find the right medications for my severe anxiety. I am currently prescribed clonazepam in the day and alprazolam at night, but the low-dose of alprazolam wasn't helping with my sleep. So my doctor prescribed me temazepam for sleep. He's trying to... read more

Question about gabapentin refill and insurance?

Does anybody know if one can pay cash for a prescription (such as an early refill) upon being told it can't be filled because insurance won't cover it? Any advice is appreciated - Thanks!