Anxiety Questions (Page 8)

Has anyone ever successfully quit Lexapro?

I have slowly weaned off of Lexapro over a month and for the past week have been not taking any, and my obsessive negative thoughts and anger are out of control. I can't sleep. I've also experienced frequent bouts of anxiety, jitteriness and upset stomach throughout the day, even over... read more

Sertraline - Anyone seen tremendious weight gain ?

This medication gave me my life back. No more panic and anxiety attacks while driving. No sudden out burst of anger. No OCD, But... I put on about 60lbs. I read somewhere that this an Zoloft do block the messages sent from your stomach and brain that you are full. I have read here mostly people... read more

Are Valium or Xanax the best for anxiety disorders?

I take 10mg lexapro in the morning, can I have a beer tonight?

I'm going to the races tonight, wondering if I could have a beer? Thank you!

Side Effect - levothyroxine has it been known to cause severe anxiety attacks?

just been taking 50mg for 15 days now and these attacks are frightening have spoken to my doc who says that is not this drug causing these attacks

Is anyone having weird side effects from gabapentin? Will this go away?

I'm whipped into a frenzy and feel as if I may spin off into orbit at any moment. I also am experiencing cognitive problems, my memory is so bad that family members have actually noticed that lovely side effect. (watched a film last night and my hubby said that it was the second time we... read more

Is it dangerous to drink alcohol if you take pregabalin?

I take pregabalin for anxiety disorder. My doctor told me it is ok to drink alcohol in moderation on pregabalin and just to miss my pregabalin dose the day I am going to drink alcohol. But I have had some nasty anxiety dizziness and shakiness the day after drinking since I've been on... read more

Is diazepam better than clonazepam?

Diazepam seems like a much more calmer drug for anxiety/panic disorder than clonazepam since 0.5mg of clonazepam equals10mg of diazepam. Am I correct?

How can I get my doctor to prescribe me Xanax?

dont rant to me how addictive it is, ok i know i need it i get severe panic attacks i heard it works i tried something else thats for anxiety and depression it dont work just tell me what to say to my doc i am goin to a new one tomorrow what do i say cant just be like yo doc i need xanax i get... read more

How much Melatonin can I take?

Arrrggh, I've got insomnia... AGAIN!!! I take 1mg Xanax at bed time, I just want to know how much melatonin I can take with it. Thank you ever so much, sweetlemon

How long does it take for Klonopin to start working?

I have severe anxiety and panic attacks. I feel like I'm going to freak out. My skin is crawling and my chest is tight. I have no patience and am in desperate need of something to calm me down. I have general anxiety, but this is different. I can't function when I have one of these... read more

Has anyone on Klonopin had marked weight gain while taking it?

I've had panic disorder (along with depression, OCD, PTSD, major anxiety... ) since childhood. I'm on an anti-depressant now. I've been on most all of the anti-depressants out there and my dr. has now told me that I'm resistant to the anti-depressants. I was on Klonopin years... read more

How do you wean yourself off clonazepam?

I am on clonazepam 0.5mg 2x day. I am weaning myself off and would like to ask if anyone knows how to? My pharmacist said they are fast acting so if I have a panic or anxiety attack then take one. Please help someone because I started cutting the one I take during the day 1/2. The reason why I am... read more

Cymbalta - Is it common to experiance hair loss? Will it stop and will the hair grow back?

I've been taking Cymbalta for 5-6 months. First 30 mg then increased to60mg. I had to divide it to am and pm because of tiredness. It was working great and then my hairdresser after not seeing her for 10 weeks said my hair was a lot thinner. It's been another 3 weeks and now I'm... read more

What happens with abrupt stop of Lamictal (Lamotrigine)?