Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 3)

Is weight gain inevitable on Depakote?

I will be starting the medication next week and am terrifed of gaining weight. I'm on the hearvier side which has a lot to do with my depression, anxiety, negative self-image, mood swings etc. If I eat healthy and exercise, what are the chances that I will gain weight? In other words, does it... read more

Does Fetzima help with anxiety?

Are Xanax (Alprazolam) and Suboxone safe to take together... are there any adverse side effects?

I'm currently taking 3mg of Xanax daily for my anxiety disorder, and have an opiate addiction to OxyContin. My doctor wants to give me Suboxone to get off the OxyContin and I've heard that taking Xanax and Suboxone together was dangerous and could have adverse side effects. I was just... read more

What do you feel like when an antidepressant starts to work I have major depression anxiety ptsd?

On lexapro 19 days no relief so far please help

Lyrica and Weight Gain? Yes or No?

I would like to find out how many here on lyrica are gaining weight. I have seen multiple sites on the internet with people gaining tons of weight, some saying they were even eating less, exercising more. Although it helped the pain some could not take the weight. I am an above knee amputee and... read more

What is the daily recommeded dosage of Xanax for severe anxiety/panic attacks?

I am also on Prozac but just curious to know the dosage of Xanax. I am aware it starts at 0.25 but what is the usual recommended safe dose daily?

Is Ativan milder than Xanax? Does anyone know?

I am currently taking the low dose xanax as needed & I have taken it for a number of years. I noticed that the xanax sometimes make me sleepy & all I want to do is cut my anxiety & not get sleepy or lower my energy level! Does anyone take ativan & use to take xanax? Or has anyone... read more

Nervous about taking Zoloft for Panic and Anxiety - Any comments from users?

Dr just gave me an RX for Zoloft 50mg for panic and anxiety but said take half the pill. i haven't filled the RX yet cause I'm nervous about taking meds. The past few days I had pretty good days until yesterday and today not so much. So I'm just on the fence about it. Any good... read more

What is the best way to taper off Lexapro?

Please share some of your thoughts, The doctors seem to think tapering off by 5 I can off in two weeks after being on for a year. I do not see in any way how this is possible. The withdrawals i have are, headaches, extreme tiredness, dizzy spells, shocks, stomach cramps.. and that just the... read more

Pristiq - Has this caused weight gain or loss in you, and if so how much?

I have been taking Lexipro for a year now and although it has helped with my anxiety it has also caused me to gain 10 pounds. I’ve asked my doctor if there’s a medicine that doesn’t cause weight gain and she recommended Pristiq, and mentioned that it might cause weight loss. As a... read more

Experience with taking valdoxan?

Can anyone tell me if they have any experience with taking valdoxan? My doc added it to seroquel 300mg and xanax for severe anxiety and panic attacks,has anyone any comments good or bad with this med? The seroquel was making my anxiety worse and keeping me awake instead of putting me to sleep. He... read more

Anxiety - Has anyone been on Paxil for 20+ years? I've been taking it for 26 years & am unable to?

... withdrawal!?

Is there any over the counter medications or remedies for depression and anxiety?!?

I'm a soldier and I have been suffering with depression and anxiety for at least 8 years. I could not ask for professional help because it will affect my career so bad; It may even terminate my career. I have been just wondering if there is an over the counter medication for depression and/or... read more

I'm taking Zoloft for panic attacks but it's not helping. What do you suggest?

Panic attack, anxiety & depression. Nothing seems to help. Got no one but my therapist and psychiatrist to talk about it. No one understands. Feels like you're dying, crying for no reason, the heartaches. It's terrible. The Zoloft or Trazodone is not helping and my MD will not... read more

Males- Does Cymbalta affect your sex drive?

My boyfriend began taking 60mg of Cymbalta daily about 3 weeks ago after trying several other medications for severe migraines. It worked wonders and completely changed his attitude! He was much more outgoing, no anxiety or mood swings and hasn't had a migraine since- BUT he totally lost his... read more