Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 40)

Doctor Has Upped my Zoloft Dosage For Anxiety, How Long Before it is Effective?

I have been taking Zoloft for 3 years with good results for anxiety. However, my anxiety is back. The dr. upped the dosage. How long will it take to be effective?

Xarelto - does this med cause acting out nightmares of severe hallucinations causing anxiety?

My husband,84, has only taken this med 3 times and last night he had a bad episode of nightmare taking over him and being agressive and very angry at people he said were trying to get him, he removed the trapeze bar for a weapon against imaginary gangs. I was very frightened by all this.

How long does the anxiety from singulair last after stopping the drug?

Lexapro for 2 months, not working?

Hi all - this is my first time on an anti-depressant - was prescribed Lexapro, 10 mg about 8 weeks ago for GAD and mild depression. The first 6 weeks, I really felt an improvement, was doing great - but the past week or two, my anxiety is back tenfold. My stomach's in knots every morning, my mind... read more

Doxycycline - Side effects? Our son has taken this med for 2 months for acne and has had a reaction?

... that we just figured out was because of the meds. He was passing out regularly, said his brain felt numb, tongue thick, terrible anxiety and heart palpitations. The doctor referred us to a cardiologist but the day before the appt I thought about a possible drug reaction. After researching I... read more

Does nortriptyline usually make you tired?

Hi, I was just prescribed nortriptyline for anxiety & depression & have not taken it yet, just curious if this makes you extremely tired, most of the other meds I've been on do, if so does anyone have any suggestions other than caffiene to help with this because lately coffee seems to make my panic... read more

Which anti-anxiety medication is the safest to use, the one to take when it is needed only!?

Does celexa work better than buspirone for Anxiety and panic attacks?

I have been on Bu-spar (buspirone) now for three months.. It worked for a while and I was happy and laughing again and can drive my car.. My husband was having to drive me where ever I needed to go.. I was having Anxiety and panic attacks like crazy.. This has never happen to me before.. I was... read more

How long does it take for the grogginess to wear off during Remeron treatment?

I've only been on Remeron (15mg) for a week, but I'm sort of the impatient type. I am wondering when will the intense grogginess lessen? It's not the type of sleepiness where you can take a nap to get rid of it. It lasts about 10 hours. I feel somewhat detached from my body and noises seem far... read more

Is trazodone safe for elderly dementia patient? does it help with anxiety?

My mom is 96years old and in a wheelchair. She is very unhappy with her life in a nursing home. She has high anxiety and extreme nervous energy and is bored, but nursing home activities do not interest her nor television. Can Trazodone help with all this along with helping her to sleep? She is... read more

I am on day 12 of starting citalopram. About 5-7 hours after taking my dose, I start to have?

... heightened anxiety. What I do not like it that it feels like my brain can't sit still. I am not dizzy, but it feels like my brain is almost vibrating if that makes sense. It is very uncomfortable for about an hour, and then it goes away. I am worried it is a serious but rare side effect.... read more

L theanine and lemon balm for anxiety?

I take the Life extension formula with these two ingredients, also take melantonin as it mixes well with the buspar I take..reordered anxietin I think it is called... can not tell if they help... but also cannot tell the Xanax I have taken for years helps unless I take 2 pills at once do not want... read more

Is it normal that I still have some anxiety when I am on my 6th week of cipralex/lexapro?

I started cipralex (Lexapro) 6 weeks ago (1st week at 5mg and then went to my regular dose of 10mg). I generally feel better especially at night but in the morning i still get some anxiety and sometimes i feel nauseated. I still have some trouble sleeping at night. I fall asleep no problem but i... read more

My doctor prescribed Gabapentin 300mg and Temazepam 30mg for anxiety, has anyone used these?

I have never used either before and I'm somewhat nervous. I have a stressful job that requires extensive travel and client interaction. I am also prescribed to adderall 30mg a day. Does anyone have experience with any of these? Would Temazepam and Gabapentin help with anxiety brought on by... read more

Here it goes again, I ran out of my 1 mg clonazepam. I have 8 days until my pharmacy will refill?

I can't manage my symptoms on low doses of benzodiazepines, I can't even leave the house without severe anxiety. I managed to get by but on a few days I had a harder time leaving for work I took more than prescribed. I don't know if I should ride it out or call the Dr. I have only seen him once I... read more