Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 31)

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 advice or... 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 OCD... 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

Best time to take Zoloft?

Currently on Xanax for anxiety and am decreasing dosage. My PDoc rx'ed me Zoloft as I was and always have had "racing thoughts". He felt that this might be a symptom of some form of OCD. Started 25 mg in AM per RX, but I really feel sleepy during the day. Is there any problem with takeing the... read more

Why can't I get up in the mornings while on Lexapro--feel drowsy and fall back into sleep?

I have been on Lexapro for just over a year and it has helped me tremendously with anxiety. In the beginning, I slep great and had lots of energy to get up. Now, I still sleep great, but can't get up in the mornings, but once I do get up am fine. I am still sleepy and can fall back into sleep every... read more

Effexor XR - Is it worth stopping Adderall for?

I have adult ADD and take Adderall. It's helped with my attention span, motivation and focus and as an added bonus my social anxiety too. On the other hand it wears off and I still feel like I deal with depression and anxiety and have now for years when I'm honest with myself. I am wondering if... read more

Should I wait for the full 3 months for Luvox to work or switch to another antidepressant?

To anyone who knows about these meds (especially those who know Luvox/fluvoxamine), 29 year old male here w/ severe and chronic anxiety & OCD. Been taking 200mg of luvox for 8 weeks (started on a low dose of course). 8 weeks and Im still depressed, anxious, my OCD hasn't improved, fustrated... read more

Can lexapro cause hair loss and tremors?

I am taking Lexapro 10 mg daily (x 5 months) for anxiety. I began noticing hair loss within a month, whhch continues daily. I have also recently noticed fine tremors in my fingers and chattering of my teeth.

Can sertraline from different manufacturers cause different side effects or even severe reactions?

I have been switched to sertraline from zoloft and have been experiencing SVT, hot flashes, migraines, tremors, high anxiety and severe panic attacks. Can these side effects from the ingredients in the generic zoloft.