Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 44)

Switching from Effexor to lexapro - need advice ?

My doctor wants to switch me from 75 mg of Effexor to 10 mg of lexapro. I have more anxiety than depression and he thinks lexapro will be better. He told me just to take them at the same time and then after a few weeks stop taking Effexor. Seems not right... I'm thinking I'll do every other day for... read more

Lexapro - what's your experience when it comes to side effects??

Hey everyone! First post here. Today is day 11 for me taking 10mg of Escitalopram. I'm also on 50mg of Lorsartan for high BP. I've been on Losartan before and didn't have any side effects with that med. I spoke with my Dr today and he said that I shouldn't be having these side effects this late in... read more

When do withdrawal symptoms start after stopping Lexapro?

I took Lexapro for 5 weeks for anxiety/panic disorder and due to side effects constantly going even after 4 weeks i told my psychiatrist and she agreed and told me to ween off it for the next 4 days only taking half the pill. Made me feel more at ease the last day i felt good that i took it and... read more

Will adding 30mg Buspar help 150mg Effexor XR treat my depression?

I currently take 150mg Effexor XR for depression, GAD, and panic disorder. Today my doctor added 10mg Buspar 3x a day, as well as 5mg Lexapro (he said it’ll help the anxiety). My depression has been really bad lately and I read on multiple websites that Buspar can help antidepressants fight d... read more

What is the difference between Xanax and Alprazolam? How are they different?

I have narcolepsy so I take medicines to help keep me awake during the day. I also have anxiety & a couple different as needed prescriptions for that, alprazolam & clonidine (newer script). I rarely take them because they make me even more sleepy & slow than I already am). I have a chance to try... read more

Lexapro - does it get worse before it gets better?

Hi all, I've been on many SSRI's in the past and had no side effects from any of them. This is my 5th day on lex an am having some joint pains, ringing ears and my left wrist is a bit swollen. The 1st 2 days were AMAZING - absolutely no anxiety, couldn't worry if i tried. Started to have... read more

Why has Lexapro made me so emotional and paranoid & very jumpy sense starting? When will it stop?

I can’t take much more of this! Help

Can you take Buspar with clonazepam?

I have very high anxiety, with panic attacks. I take the clonazepam 1mg 3 times a day but wanted to ask my doctor for Buspar. Wondered if I could take them both? I'm am constantly in pain mode. Hope someone can provide me with some advice, It is hard to go on like this!

Effexor XR - What is the highest dose you can take?

Lexapro - Not working after almost 4 full weeks, should I still give it time?

I am 22 years old and suffer from insomnia, anxiety, depression, and fatigue. I avoid social situations and even feel uncomfortable around my family. This has caused me to never really develop real relationships with friends or boys. I'm approaching 1 month of taking 10mg per day of Lexapro but... read more

Does Lexapro diarrhea last for a while or how can I help it?

I’ve been on Lexapro for about 3 weeks now and I wake up every morning and use the bathroom and it’s been diarrhea almost every day, I know this could be a side effect but I didn’t think it would be happening after taking it for almost a month, what should I do?

Propranolol - On propranolol for only 5 days can I come straight off?

I was put on 40mg dose 3 time’s a day for anxiety, and took this for only 5 days, and now today I have stopped. The pharmacist said that it should be ok to come off straight away. In 3 days time I am having a routine operation to remove my thyroid. I have no heart or blood pressure issues and don’t ... read more

Ok so I have been prescribed Xanax for anxiety, and my question is since my anxiety is off the...

... charts. Will eating a couple pieces of chicken not give me full affect of my anxiety medicines?

Don’t feel much different on escitalopram/Lexapro after 4 weeks, should I stick it out or change??

4 weeks ago I was prescribed 5 mg of escitalopram for mild anxiety and depression, however I don’t feel much if any different, I have good days and bad days which is what It was like before I started the medication, there seem to be more good days and bad days at the moment, is this a sign of it w... read more

Should I increase my Lexapro dose?

I’ve been on 10 mg of Lexapro for 12 days now. I’m supposed to see my doctor in another ~2 weeks. I’m feeling better than I was before I started back on Lexapro (I was on it years ago), but I’m still not feeling great. Still pretty darn depressed and generally anxious a lot of the time. I’m grateful... read more