Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 31)

Will a doctor in the United States prescribe Lyrica for anxiety/panic attacks?

My dad let me try Lyrica (Pregabalin) one day when I was panicking, and it worked wonders. Panic attacks have been ruining my life. I'm 19 and the only thing I can think about is my own mortality. I was prescribed Xanax, and after that, I never, EVER want to take another benzo. I am afraid to... read more

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?

Does anyone feel itchy while on Pristiq?

I have been on 50 mg of Pristiq for about a month now for anxiety... my skin has been so itchy I almost feel like "a snake ready to shed"...

I have lost my sense of taste since taking cymbalta. Is this common ?

I take cymbalta for GAD (generelized anxiety disorder) It has helped a lot for my anxiety but I have a terrible time focusing on anything for an extended period of time.

Has anyone successfully stopped using melatonin? I've been taking 6mg at night before bed for the?

... last 6 weeks... started with 1.5 mg, went to 3mg and then increased to 6mg per my doctor's advice when I was dealing with some stress and anxiety that are long gone. I'm weaning off of the bedtime lorazepam and then want to wean off of the melatoin and get my normal rhythms back. Any... read more

I was prescribed 2 anxiety meds, Clonazepam and Diazepam, daily. Is it safe to be taking 2?

Paxil or Paxil CR for OCD?

I was prescribed Paxil CR while in the Psych Ward 4 weeks ago. It has yet to help my anxiety and OCD. I know that regular Paxil is FDA approved for the treatment of OCD, however I noticed that Paxil CR isn't approved for OCD by the FDA. Is there a big difference between Paxil and Paxil CR for... read more

Does Propranolol make you sleepy and when is the best time to take it?

I have just been prescribed Propranolol for anxiety and high blood pressure. Just looked it up 2 see exactly what it was. I am wondering if the medication will make me sleepy and is it better 2 take it in the morning or at night?

Does Valium work for anxiety effectivly?

I'm going to the dentist tomorrow, & i'm terrified of needles. The dentist gave me 1 valium (8 mg) to take before the operation due to the fact I have servere anxiety when it comes to the dentist. Will it take away all anxiety?

Can Cymbalta start working at first and then no longer be effective?

My daughter was on 30 mg of Cymbalta for 7 to 8 weeks and was doing ok until about a week or two ago, when she started to be more irritable, angry, frustarted and depressed. She is struggling with why is she suddenly moody again. We saw her thereapist and psychaitrist who increased her dose to 60mg... read more

Anxiety attack - do I need a higher dose of Xanax?

I suffer from anxiety and panic disorder My dr prescribed me Xanax the generic brand 0.25 mg but last night I had a really bad panic attack should I ask the dr to give me a higher dose