Anxiety Questions (Page 78)

When do withdrawal symptoms start after stopping Lexapro?

I took Lexapro for 5 weeks for anxiety/panic disorder and due to side effects constantly going even after 4 weeks i told my psychiatrist and she agreed and told me to ween off it for the next 4 days only taking half the pill. Made me feel more at ease the last day i felt good that i took it and... read more

3 weeks on Lexapro. Side effects are fatigue, insomnia, feeling jittery?

I’m new to this whole world of, well all of this. I had my first “anxiety attack” beginning of January, went to ER as I didn’t know what was going on. Ran tests, sent me home with a couple days worth of Ativan. The rest of that week, it was like a flip was switched and suddenly I was completely unab... read more

The doctor gave me Lexapro 10mg and I only took for 2 days and I’m having the worst side effects?

I’m really nervous! I took 10mg of Lexapro for 2 days! I’ve had hot flashes, loss of appetite, dizziness,my head feels numb (please tell me someone else has that) , nausea, it has made my anxiety 10x worse. Please someone help!! I’ve seen some older comments of some similar side effects. But would... read more

Will adding 30mg Buspar help 150mg Effexor XR treat my depression?

I currently take 150mg Effexor XR for depression, GAD, and panic disorder. Today my doctor added 10mg Buspar 3x a day, as well as 5mg Lexapro (he said it’ll help the anxiety). My depression has been really bad lately and I read on multiple websites that Buspar can help antidepressants fight d... read more

What is the difference between Xanax and Alprazolam? How are they different?

I have narcolepsy so I take medicines to help keep me awake during the day. I also have anxiety & a couple different as needed prescriptions for that, alprazolam & clonidine (newer script). I rarely take them because they make me even more sleepy & slow than I already am). I have a chance to try... read more

Using gabapentin for long period of time without building a tolerance?

I'm taking gabapentin 300mg three times a day. After about 5 days, I already notices I'm building a tolerance to it some, not too much though. I tried for a few years taking it every few days or so, so that I would not build a tolerance to it, but of course, you experience the withdrawal those few... read more

I have a concern about Klonopin (clonazepam). Please help!?

I'm 23 years old and have a concern about a medication I'm taking. First of all, I suffer from a severe and debilitating pain condition from an injury I had several years ago while weight lifting. It caused nerve and muscle damage which resulted in chronic pelvic pain. Anyway, my doctor put me on... read more

Why has Lexapro made me so emotional and paranoid & very jumpy sense starting? When will it stop?

I can’t take much more of this! Help

Can gabapentin cause you to gain weight and cause bloating in your stomach area cause every since?

Can you take Buspar with clonazepam?

I have very high anxiety, with panic attacks. I take the clonazepam 1mg 3 times a day but wanted to ask my doctor for Buspar. Wondered if I could take them both? I'm am constantly in pain mode. Hope someone can provide me with some advice, It is hard to go on like this!

Can you take Norco while taking trazodone?

I take 6 Norco 10/325 mg tablets a day for chronic pain and 50 mg of trazodone at night occasionally for sleeping.

5-HTP - When is the best time to take it? Morning or bedtime?

Increase in Wellbutrin XL side effects?

My doc recently raised my dosage of Wellbutrin XL from 300mg to 450mg daily. I haven't felt right since the increase 18 days ago, slight headache daily, sticky stomach sometimes, anxiety, depression. Has anyone else experienced this upon a dosage increase? If so, how long did it take you to adjust?... read more

Bupropion - Does Wellbutrin cause excessive sweating?

My doctor increased my dose from 100 mg once a day to 300 mg once a day.

Lexapro - Not working after almost 4 full weeks, should I still give it time?

I am 22 years old and suffer from insomnia, anxiety, depression, and fatigue. I avoid social situations and even feel uncomfortable around my family. This has caused me to never really develop real relationships with friends or boys. I'm approaching 1 month of taking 10mg per day of Lexapro but... read more