Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 30)

Switching from trazodone to mirtazapine over night? Is this OK?

Last Thursday I was prescribed mirtazapine 7.5 for sleep and anxiety. I immediately quit taking trazodone which I have been on for 20 years at 50 mg. Is this OK? Should I have tapered off the trazodone or does the mirtazapine replace it? The pharmacist and my psych nurse didn't think it would be a... read more

I’m tapering off 20mg Cymbalta. Horrible drug. I been told to take 20mg every other nite for 2 wks?

And then 20 mg. Every third day for a week or two then stop. I wake up in mornings sad, cry, dizzy but I do take my 1 mg Xanax and that helps. But will i ever get this drug out of my system? Will I get myself back again? How long would my dizziness go on for since im tapering this way and wasnt on... read more

Effexor first day! It seems like this is doing the trick! Anybody else happy with Effexor??

I was on Lexapro 10mg for GAD for over 5 years , it did make me feel better but it never really completely worked, I even tried 20mg with no success, no real side effects. Years ago I was on Paxil , it worked but the weight gains and excessive sweating were terrible. Today I started Effexor lowest... read more

Switching from Klonopin to Xanax?

Has anyone been on clonazepam ? I'm on it now but my Dr talked about switching me to Xanax for my panic disorder and severe anxiety. If I switch will i experience any withdrawal effects if I switch? I take 1.5 mg of klonopin a day and I've read switching to Xanax can result in withdrawal. I have... read more

When using Klonopin occasionally for anxiety, how often can you take it without getting addicted?

Is once a week safe?

How do I titrate (taper off) bupropion, escitalopram, gabapentin and buspirone?

Xanax - Can you chew or crush it?

can you chew or crush a xanax that is not time realesed.. the purpose of this is because i have anxiety and due to that have a hard time swallowing but need the xanax because of the anxiety!!!

Looking for valium experiances... twice weekly users?

Today im going to the doc and requesting valium while i transition into new antidepressants. i was wondering if anyone who has used valium (or another long half life benzo) twice a week has NOT built up a dependancy (incorperating tolerance). Iv been told that if you take a narcotic pretty much at... read more

Does Simvastatin cause Anxiety like symptoms?

I was put on 20mg Simvastatin With 5mg Bystolic to lower my cholesterol that the total was 245 on Jan. 12, 2010 four days later I was in the ER with what I thought was heart attack symptoms, but after the cardiac enzymes, chest xray, and ekg came back negative, the ER found out I had Anxiety... read more

Is bisoprolol used to treat anxiety?

I have been taking bisoprolol for moderate high blood pressure and noticed it significantly reduced my anxiety. I am taking 10mg and quit smoking and now I'm having some side effects like short of breath, and intolerence of exersizing and excessive digestive issues. should I go down to 5mg?

How long till the dizziness goes away after taking mirtazapine ? I have been on it for 2 months?

am taking mirtazapine for severe anxiety and panic attacks . It has definately helped but i am always dizzy and wonder when this will ever go away. In the last 2 weeks the doc has upped my dose from 30mg to 45 saying that the dizziness is still being caused by anxiety , i feel like the dizziness... read more

My Dr switched me from Ativan to Xanax with no step down process?

My old Dr switched me from ativan to xanax with no step down or anything in between the two and a lower Mg and dosage of the xanax. I am having awful side effects now which are shaking,panic/anxiety attacks,cant sleep,nausea and headaches. I am new to this town and dont have a regular dr or... read more

How do I approach my therapist about ADHD ?

Im currently on meds for depression, ocd and anxiety. But i have many of the symptoms of ADHD. Could i possibly be depressed because of the lack of motivation, not finishing building my deck, etc... ? Im constantly forgetting things; names sadly, (my exits) to work, appts. I feel im taking the... read more

I can take over 14mg lorazepam in one day & it doesnt do anything for my anxiety.whats wrong w/me?

Celexa and Klonopin?

I was recently diagnosed with anxiety and panic disorder. I've been given Celexa and Klonopin. So far I feel a bit better but still have that near fainting feeling and I'm nowhere near ready to go out to a store yet. Will this get better?