Anxiety Questions (Page 88)

Ativan- Is not working for my anxiety anymore. What is a good alternative?

Hi everyone. I've been on Ativan for over 2 years now. I started taking it for social anxiety, but over the past few months it hasn't been helping my anxiety. In some cases, it will actually make my anxiety worse when taking it. I know my tolerance has gone way up, but even in higher doses, it just... read more

Does anyone know if gerax is the same as xanax?

I've been prescribed 1mg of alprazolam and the phamacy gave me gerax,i was originaly on 0.5 xanax. Are they the same just a different brand name??

Do lexapro side effects wear off eventually? I.E Heart racing, insomnia?

Hello all. I am a happily married 29 year old female with generalized anxiety disorder. I have taken meds in the past (Paxil CR) that really helped but made getting off them a real night mare. I recently started taking Lexapro 5mg in the day time. Now, its working all the way up until about 10 pm... read more

Has anyone experiened having no appetite while taking clonazepam?

been on it for wks now and have no appetite whatsoever

Mixing Mirtazapine and Clonazpam?

My dr prescribed me 30mg of mirtazapine and 1mg of clonazepam to be taken at night to help my sleep. It seems to be working great for but my back is starting to break out pretty bad. I have never had this problem prior to taking the meds. I looked up side effects for each one and nothing came up. I... read more

Is lamotrigine more effective for anxiety than xanx?

Do Buspar and caffeine work together well?

"I have been on Buspar for a month, 5 mg. when I get up and 5 mg. at 2:30 p.m. Within the last three days, I have noticed increased nervousness (but not anxiety), and I read on the web that Buspar and coffee might not work together very well, as both are stimulants. Can anyone comment on this... read more

How does escitalopram effect people that have a history of childhood ADHD?

I was wondering if this would actually make my anxiety worse that it already is, because of my history of ADHD. I know that in some cases SSRIs can cause mania to reoccur. Any information related to this, is more than welcome! Thanks!

Buspar - how long will it take to get out of mys system?

After 6 weeks of taking Buspar it appears all of a sudden I have side effects: heart pounding, lightheadedness, nausea. The doctor said it's not normal to have side effects 6 weeks after starting meds but took me off it anyway. I'm still feeling the side effects after not being on it for 2 days. Is... read more

What is the diffrence between xanax and busbar?

Celexa - I take it at night but want to try taking it in the morning - how should I do this?

I just started taking generic form of Celexa, 20 mg, for postpartum depression/anxiety I am on day 2. So far everything has been just ok..some side effects but nothing major. I started it at night because I was worried about drowsiness. I work a 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. desk job and have to come home to... read more

L-Theanine and SNRIs?

I take 225mg of Effexor daily, which I believe is classified as an SNRI. I am also tapering off of Valium - I'm at 10 mg of that a day. I have been researching L-Theanine as a way to help me with the Valium withdrawal. But since L-Theanine is an agonist of GABA and assists in balancing and... read more

How many hours in between do I need to safely take xanax and oxycodone?

I have been taking xanax/.50 2x day for 13 days for anxiety. I haven't taken a xanax in almost 48 hrs... took a 5mg for back pain oxycodone 14 hrs ago. I have severe anxiety right now..and would like to take a xanax... but am worried about interactions. Also about xanax withdrawl. Thanks so much.

Worried that my dentist didnt perscribe enough valuim to calm me down?

i suffer from panic attacks ever since i was almost kidnapped in middle school. i take .5 mg of xanax a day and 1 mg if i am having a panic attack. i ALWAYS have panic attacks just at a teeth cleaning... i am going back to the dentist who is new to me to get a few fillings fixed. he perscribed me... read more

Marinol - What other THC pills are available by prescription?

I smoke pot, to ease w/ chronic pain, nausea, anxiety etc.. I'd rather take a pill vrs. smoking. I benefit immensely from pot, but would be healthier not to smoke it. I'd would think? If anyone has any other names for THC pharmaceuticals, would be very appreciative!