Anxiety Questions (Page 64)

Can you build up a tolerance to Ativan (lorazepam)?

I have GAD and have been taking fluoxetine for about a year now. My doctor prescribed lorazepam as my “emergency” medication, aka to be taken when my fluoxetine doesn’t stop a panic attack. This doesn’t usually happen very often, but I stopped taking my fluoxetine because I... read more

Sertraline/Zoloft - Dosage too high? Too Low? Give it more time?

Hi, I have been taking sertraline (Zoloft) for 8 weeks now and would love some advice from anyone who has taken sertraline for a long period and has seen positive effects! I started on 25mg for 1 week, upped to 50mg for another 3 weeks, and my doctor then suggested that I up my dosage to 100mg as... read more

Medication - My son ran out of lorazepam. He will have to go 3 days without it in his system,...

... until it can be refilled. He has only been taking it for 2 months..1 mg tablets 1or 2 times daily for anxiety. Will he suffer any major withdrawal symptoms? What should I look for?

Sertraline - Does this help with what feels like nonstop heart palpitations?

I had my first panic attack in early December. Since then I have little small anxiety moments, knots in stomach, etc. For the past few weeks it’s like my heart is stuck day and night in the flight or flight response. I hardly ever sleep at all. Has anyone gone through this and took Zoloft and... read more

Should I split my Lexapro dose?

I’m currently on Lexapro 10 mg daily, and it will have been 1 week tomorrow. I’m getting pretty bad anxiety in the mornings, at night, and whenever I’m in a car or out in public. I’ve been taking my 10 mg at night right before I go to bed for the past few days. Would... read more

How do I deal with acne on bupropion?

I have been on bupropion, off and on, for nearly 3 years, mostly for ADHD. This medication treats my symptoms of inattention, though it does somewhat exasperate my anxiety symptoms at times. That said, I have tried to go off of it, experience withdrawal symptoms, and once those end, I get... read more

Lexapro withdrawal symptoms after 2 months of use?

I've been taking Lexapro for 2 months for panic attacks and because of the side effects I decided to stop it.It made me feel like a walking zombie and now, 1 month after use I'm having withdrawal symptoms that are so hard to cope with. Derealisation/depersonalization is the most... read more

What will intensify make my Xanax work faster and last longer?

I can take a Xanax and seems 25/30 mins later it wears off please tell me something I can drink to help it work better

Any success stories on Lexapro 2.5mg?

Has anyone had success on Lexapro 5mg?

I'm thinking of starting Lexapro, but would ideally like to only be on 5mg. I know this is an incredibly low dose, but I'm curious if anyone found significant relief or success with just the 5mg dose. I am not opposed to 10 mg, but would love to hear any and all success stories on the 5mg.

Diazepam - I have to take 5 mg Valium before my MRI. When should I take it?

Vraylar - Nervous to try this for my anxiety and depression?

I have been on Prozac for 5 years for anxiety (my main issue) and depression but it stopped working for me. I've tried Lamictal and a few other antidepressants and anti anxiety medications that have not helped. My sychiatrist prescribed Vraylar and I am nervous to try it. I do not feel I am... read more

Can you take hydroxyzine and oxycodone?

If I been taking hydroxyzine 25 mg 2-3 times throughout the day for anxiety (usually every 4 hours), would it be safe to take an oxycodone 20mg at night time? Or how long after my last dose of hydroxyzine should I wait?

Upping my Cymbalta dose from 60mg to 90mg for anxiety - side effects showing...

... greatly and honestly given me my life back. However, these recent weeks, I've felt the same anxiety patterns from before surfacing again. I've talked to my doctor and she has increased me to 90mg a day. I've been taking it for around five days now. I feel some of the same side... read more

I am currently tapering off Xanax. I only took 0.25mg once a day for 4weeks. How long will I suffer?

I am experiencing more intense withdrawal symptoms than I thought I would. How long will these last. Anxiety, heart racing, Weakness and terrible stomach pain making it hard to eat are not all but the worst.