Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 25)

Just started taking Pristiq (Advice please)?

Hello. I have just started (4 days in) taking Pristiq to help with my GAD anxiety which can also slip into depression. I have 100mg tablets and the doctor is getting me to go with 1/4 tablet (25mg) for the first 7 days, then 1/2 tablet (50mg) for the next 10 days, then will go back and see her. A... read more

Citalopram side effects and how to deal with them?

Iv just started taking 20mg two days ago for GAD that just started out of the blue around Christmas time. Since taking them all my anxiety is worse my teeth are chattering and I'm shaking from head to toe. I'm also unable to sleep! How long does it take for the side effects to go away? Is... read more

Do you ever feel your heart beating all over your chest, neck, and arms?

It's been happening quite a lot lately, especially when I lay down, and then I can't go to sleep. I've had fluttering, and can feel it beat all over. It reminds me of when I used to run, and afterwards, I could feel the blood flow throughout my legs, thumpety bump bump. Does this... read more

Which generic versions of Lexapro (escitalopram) are closest to the real thing?

Hello everyone, I recently took generic Lexapro (escitalopram) for 3 1/2 weeks in an effort to deal with panic attacks and overall anxiety. Even though I started off at a very small dose (5 mg moving up to 10 after the first week) I still had increased anxiety to the point where I was visibly... read more

If I take a low dose of Buspar in the morning will it still cause insomnia?

I just got prescribed Buspar for anxiety. I take Wellbutrin for depression because it has the least side effects. Unfortunately does nothing for my anxiety. I am supposed to take Buspar twice a day I took my first one around 6 pm ... only half. I haven't slept all night, not one minute. Now my... read more

Having shortness of breath on Effexor XR should I continue on?

I've been taking generic Effexor XR 75 mg for about 3 or 4 weeks now for anxiety/depression and I've been noticing that I'm having a sensation of feeling short of breath after taking my medicines in the afternoon. Obviously, it isn't fun to feel like there are issues with your... read more

Can Cymbalta cause heart palpitations and anxiety?

How have some of you got over the fear of medication and took it?

I have been prescribed fluoxetine, xanax, and hydroxyzine for anxiety. I am terrified to try any of these medications. I do not know which one to take. My quality of life stinks, I struggle daily with anxiety. I am tired of anxiety, I am tired of being scared of my medication. I want to know if... read more

Accidentally taking 2 pills of Klonopin (0.5mg)?

I am currently taking Klonopin(0.5mg) twice a day as needed and Lexapro (20mg). i always worry that i might forget if i took my Klonopin once already and take a 2nd one shortly after on accident. is that something i could overdose on and go to the hospital immediately if i realize what I’ve... read more

Diazepam - Will I go through withdrawal on 10mg Valium?

My doctor prescribed 5mg Valium to take twice a day for anxiety. I want to stop taking them but I'm worried about withdrawal?

I’m weaning off of Cymbalta; at the same time, I’m going off of Xanax and Klonopin?

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Acute Anxiety, Major Depressive Disorder, and ADHD in 2005, re-evaluated and diagnosed with the same in 2010, and re-evaluated and diagnosed with the same in 2018. I began with 120 mg of Cymbalta at night (2 60 mg capsules). I’m... read more

Name brand Klonopin discontinued or on backorder?

Does anyone else take name brand Klonopin? My pharmacy can’t find it! Does anyone know if it’s been discontinued or just on backorder? I’ve been taking Accord generic 4 days now and I’ve already having anxiety! Why can’t they leave things alone?

Atrial Fibrillation - does anyone experience waking up in the middle of the night with a racing?

... heart that lasts for a short time? I wil also feel anxiety and sometimes hand tremors. I am on tambocor. Is this drug related or just something to endured with afib?

Is it ok to take .25mg of xanax for long term use?

I am prescribed .25mg (very low dose) of xanax (alprozolam) for anxiety. From many of the posts I have read, it has been said that xanax is a terrible long term drug. I only take .25mg of the drug maybe twice a week at the most sometimes going for months without it because i only take it as needed.... read more

Lexapro - 5 days ago I stopped taking 20mg of lex cold turkey. Obviously, this was not the smartest

... choice, as it went against my dr.s rec. BUT, i want it out of my system asap. I have been taking it for 10 mos. I have 3 questions: 1. How long will the TERRIBLE withdrawl last? My body aches all over and I vomit anything I eat. It's only been 5 days, so I'm sure the worst is yet to... read more