Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 24)

Mood, motivation and energy?

Was taking Lexapro and it made me tired and listless. Started Pristiq and I have been on it for 10 weeks. Felt good, better mood , more energy and just better over all. Noticed a slight weight gain. Now, I feel lethargic again and listless and not very motivated. Has anyone taken a anti-depressant... read more

Can the depo shot make you lose weight???

i took 3 shots of the depo and stopped due to severe anxiety disorder that i developped. now i missed the 4th shot this month and i have been losing weight without trying... i am on sertraline for anxiety but just want to know what is causing the weight loss... I have lost 5 pouns within 2 months... read more

I am currently taking 100 mg of trazodone at night?

... along with 15 mg of mirtazapine & 20 mg of paroxetine, to help with depression, anxiety and insomnia. My problem is that these medications are making me continually tired and extremely sleepy during the day. Is it possible that I just need to get used to these medications for the extreme... read more

I have been taking Xanax for panic disorder and anxiety? After 6 weeks will I suffer withdrawal?

I have been prescribed. 5 Xanax twice daily for six weeks now waiting to get in to see a new psychiatrist. My anxiety is excruciating at times and its hard to do almost anything I have some agorophobia and I'm wondering if I should try and deal with the fact that I took too many and ran out... read more

Why am I feeling dizzy all of a sudden? 200mg Sertraline per day?

Hello. A brief description of myself: im 22, male. around 14.5 stone, muscly build. Go gym 3 times a week. Have suffered with depression 2 year ago and was on medication for that. The last year i have been suffering with anxiety and panic attacks. Most panic attacks result in me being physicaly... read more

I'm starting generic Lexapro for anxiety soon. Any tips advice etc?

I'm just wondering if anyone have any tips, advice, warnings, comments etc. things like when is the best time of day to take it. Should I start with 5mg then go to 10mg. I'm taking it for anxiety. I've had a few panic attacks. I get pretty anxious now. Especially in public. I'm... read more

Fayfaith Hi, please help? I'm about to start Cymbalta and I'm scared. I've heard more survive?

... negative side affects with this particular drug/med then all the other antidepressants and that getting off this drug was" to put it miley" a living nightmare,frightening. I don't want to live with my anxiety,fear,depression,but I don't want this either. (Like being stuck... read more

How long does it take for L-theanine to help with sleep or anxiety?

How long if I am taking 200 mg per day of Ltheanine does it take for my mind t rest so I can sleep without my worries or anxieties of the next day? Or have me wake up with anxiety all day or depression? thank u

Rough time adjusting to Prozac?

I recently started taking Prozac for anxiety, panic attacks and depression and I am absolutely miserable due to side effects. Today was my 5th day and I have been experiencing increased anxiety, horrible panic attacks, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, tingling face and feeling generally restless and... read more

Anxiety - what is the highest safe dose of xanax?

I take 6 mg a day. 3 2 mg bars. Is this dose safe? I don't take any other drugs except seroquel 200 mg at night and I sleep like a log.

What are best alternatives to Lorazepam for long term treatment of anxiety?

What time of day do you take your Lexapro?

I will be starting it for anxiety and secondary insomnia. I don't want to take at bedtime and have it keep me up... but I hear that it can make most people drowsy. I'm hoping to poll actual users. I was thinking... maybe start in the morning until through start up period, then move to bed... read more

Xanax 0.25mg and Lexapro 10mg?

I was recently prescribed Lexapro 10mg for my panic/agoraphobia and Xanax 0.25mg to help with the anxiety while first starting the Lexapro. My question is, does Xanax 0.25mg have any noticable side effects besides relaxing you? My doctor told me since its such a small dose it probably wont be... read more

Paxil: First 4 and half weeks. How long till it really works? Does it gradually take effect?

I've been on Paxil 10mg (for anxiety disorder) for four and half weeks now and have only seen minor improvement. The last two months, including the month before I started medication, have been an absolute hell. After two to three weeks of the medication, my anxiety has gone away for the most... read more

What drug combination is best for Wellbutrin XL?

Hi, I am just wondering what combination medications you are on and what helps. I've read many people take Wellbutrin with Zoloft or Effexor. I have really high anxiety. I also have major depression and Wellbutrin XL is helping a lot (just not the anxiety that comes with it).