Anxiety Questions (Page 8)

Prozac & heightened anxiety/nervousness?

Hi 'all! Myself and another member here have just started taking Prozac and we're feeling quite 'strung out'... nervous, heightened anxiety. Could anyone whose had experience with Prozac comment re: whether or not the anxiety levels out after awhile; how long that took to happen; if the heightened... read more

Alcohol & Bupropion: never ever? Does anyone on bupropion drink without a problem?

It seems there are some horror stories of attempting to have alcohol while on bupropion- light headed and depressed for days, it hitting WAY too hard etc. Though I am only in my 2nd week, and drinking is the last thing on my mind, I hope it's not impossible that I can enjoy a 2-3 drinks a week... read more

Do the majority of people take Cymbalta at night or morning?

I am very scared of side effects and am afraid to start. It has been in cupboard for 2 weeks. 20mg which is lowest dose. I have GAD & panic attacks. Was on it for 4 years until July 2013. Tried to restart in Feb 2014 and doc switched my doses all around for 3 weeks until I quit because of side... read more

Losing weight fast on duloxetine/cymbalta?

Ive been on duloxetine/cymbalta for about 4 months and i was about 150 and i am now 128 and still losing. I am not sure if any one else has had this but its kinda strange. I have had fibromyalgia for about 4 years maybe longer not sure. Im also on gabapentin.

How long does it take for escitalopram to get in my system?

Escitalopram 10 mg. I am 20 years old

Does Elavil really help with panic attacks?

I have been having anxiety and panic attacks for almost a year now and Im ready to just give up on help. I have been on 7 different antidepressants. Prozac, Effexor, Effexor XR, Celexa, Buspar, etc. NONE of those have helped me. One made me suicidal, one made me so physically sick I was... read more

Has anyone taken Buspirone for anxiety and panic attacks?

I tapered off cymbalta and took my last dose 16 days ago. The cymbalta started the anxiety and it has been getting worse the longer I am off it. I was at the hospital this morning and hard a terrible panic attack. They gave me Ativan which slowly helped and when my doctor got there he gave me... read more

Anyone having trouble switching generic Ativan (lorazepam)?

Have been taking one half of a 0.5mg lorazepam for years. Lately the Sandoz brand. My pharmacy can no longer get that brand (not sure if Sandoz still makes it). I was given Watson instead. It gave me bad heartburn and when it finally kicked in it felt so strong I was unable to stand up. I asked for... read more

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 simple events... read more

Has anyone used the fisher wallace stimulator? Any reviews?

I have anxiety and stress, I would like to try that device but I need to see some reviews first, please help!

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?

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 watched it... 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 pregabalin.... read more