Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 47)

Should I continue escitalopram or Lexapro?

I was diagnosed with quiet borderline personality disorder (quiet BPD) just this past Tuesday, I started 10 mg of Lexapro this past Tuesday as well, and basically day 3, so last night I was filled with anxiety it felt like there was no escape I soon could not fall asleep because it felt as if my... read more

How long do certain side effects of Lexapro, trazodone and buspirone last?

I have been on these medications well into at least two months. Since I started I have had severe nausea vomiting and diarrhea. I can't keep any food down and also loosing weight. This happens everyday. Will it stop?

Is it safe to take Klonopin indefinitely?

I just started this medicine and it helps more than anything I have tried so far. Over the past 6 years I have tried antidepressants, anti anxiety, meds for sleep and Xanax which was the worst. If I can stay on Klonopin I feel like I can finally get back to the person I used to be. Wish I had had... read more

Does Buspirone make insomnia worse?

I've had insomnia for a while and taking Ambien occasionally. I've just started on Buspirone for GAD. I have Klonopin for emergency use. Will Buspirone make my Insomnia worse?

Effexor XR blocked ejaculation?

Been taking Effexor XR for one month. I can't ejaculate during sex. Is this a permanent side effect or will it go away over time?

Has anyone had shortness of breath while using propranolol?

I was prescribed propranolol by my doctor - 10mg once per day for anxiety. I was wondering if anyone has experienced shortness of breath while taking the medicine and if so was it severe? I sometimes have shortness of breath but I believe it is from my anxiety. I have read that it can cause... read more

Does the anxiety caused by Modafinil go away with time?

I started taking Modafinil 100mg three days ago. The first two days I didn't have much anxiety but yesterday I could barely sleep and today I have massive anxiety. I wonder if I keep taking it will subside eventually like it happens in the beggining when you start antidepressants. Any similar... read more

Wellbutrin - Need help from women about this drug?

I was recommended to try Wellbutrin as I suffer from seasonal affective disorder,major depression and anxiety. my brother had a bad reaction once and my mom did as well but there’s no real information for reactions and side effect in women. Please if you have any recommendations or... read more

A month on sertraline and now worried?

I was wondering if someone could give me some advice, i had been on 50mg of sertraline for 3 weeks when didnt see a difference, my doctor put me up to 100mg and been on this for about a week, all in all nearly on sertraline for a month, but since being on this 100mg im feeling so negative and like... read more

Advice on the best antidepressants for anxiety, low mood and OCD?

Hello I’m looking for some help! I was on citalopram for the best part of 10 years and it worked amazing for my ocd and anxiety, silly me stopped taking them as I thought I could cope and BOOM anxiety and intrusive thoughts came back with vengeance! I have been ruminating and a lot and I am... read more

Switching from desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) to dertraline (Zoloft)?

I have been on Pristiq for about 6 years and have never reached a point where I have felt I was "living" my life. Today my doctor has asked me to changed from Pristiq to Zoloft. I will taper off and then on over the next 2 to 3 weeks. I have Valdoxan for the evening and some 2mg Valium in... read more

How hard is to wean off of 5 mg of escitalopram? I have been taking it for about 9 months?

On 10mg escitalopram (Lexapro) for about 1 year. Recent anxiety and depression increase?

Hello everyone, I've been on escitalopram for almost 2 years now. Felt "normal" for the most part, but had a surge of hopelessness and panic the past couple months as I moved to a new city to work a new job. I have never really cried as I do now and the excitement I would feel around... read more

Pregabalin side effects. Does the dizziness and sleepiness get better?

I started Pregabalin yesterday for anxiety. I’m experiencing side effects of dizziness, sleepiness, and a little brain fog. It wouldn’t be a problem if I only took it at night but I take it morning and night. Will these side effects go away as my body gets use to the medication? Does... read more

Is low dose naltrexone effective for pain, anxiety, and sleep?

I'm trying to decide between this and amitriptyline. This seems to have way less side effects.