Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 25)

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 ability to breathe,... 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 done?

Can you take expired Lyrica/pregabalin?

Can you take Lyrica/pregabalin that is expired in 2015 so about 4 years old? (25 mg, possibly multiple)

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 down to ... 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?

Does Valium work well for a muscle relaxer?

I’m allergic to so many of the muscle relaxers, I want to try something different. I take methocarbamol without a problem but it doesn’t work very well. I’m hoping to get some relief somehow. I’m slowly weaning off duloxetine and I stopped taking gabapentin and trazodone without weaning. I’m having ... read more

Lexapro isn’t not working 6 months after drinking?

Why after 2 weeks of drinking during the Christmas break isn’t Lexapro working for me anymore? It’s been almost 6 months and I’ve upped the dose to 35mg and it’s still not working. Previously it was working great and now I keep having palpitations and skipped heart beats and it won’t settle even aft... read more

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 come. 2.... read more

Can I get anxiety from Nexium?

I just started taking Nexium 2days ago. I take it in the morning and by nite time I had anxiety with tingling to my lips and nose. I could not sleep can it be from the nexium which is working beautiful for my hyatial hernia

Starting with Lexapro and experiencing increased anxiety?

I work in a stressful job and experience low levels of anxiety. My main issue is frequent bouts with insomnia. My doctor suggested trying to reduce anxiety levels (typically higher at night), to help with my insomnia. I have tried Celexa and Zoloff in the past. I am now on Lexapro because it is... read more