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Bupropion - How is Wellbutrin for ruminative thinking?
I was diagnosed about 3 months ago with ADD and GAD. I started out on 5 mg of Adderall and it has been immediately life-changing: more energy, more ability to focus and stay on task, much less anxious, not as easily distracted, improved short-term memory, and much more emotionally balanced with my... read more
Escitalopram/Lexapro side effects?
I have been taking 10mg of Escitalopram for just over four months now for severe anxiety, ocd and depression. It has worked amazingly and has made me able to actually go out in public again without having severe anxiety and panic attacks. It was pretty rough at the beginning of taking the med. I... read more
Are there legal non prescription alternatives that will work similar to Temazepam (for anxiety)?
I have been using unprescribed (for me) Temazepam (10mg) for anxiety and have found one tablet or at the most two works really well and better than diazepam (had this properly prescribed before at 2mg I think). I use it for travel phobias and find it works quite quickly (in 5/10 mins) when I need... read more
Can Flecainide cause exteme anxiety?
Have been on Flecainide 50 twice a day for about a month (am also taking Bisopranol , Warfarin and Bp med). Have had two attacks of AF and flutter in the last six month as well as having PVC's and 'palpitations' for many years. Was put on Sotalol at first but it made my heatbeat worse, The... read more
I just started Lisinopril 10mg today is red face and fast heart rate normal? I'm Also on Effexor XR?
... 150mg which I started Monday for severe anxiety. I'm a worry wart and want to make sure this is Nothing to worry about
Lexapro - Am I really supposed to feel way worse before I feel better?
I have been battling what I thought was mild anxiety for as long as I can remember. Even in my childhood! Here lately with added professional stress I couldn't get past what's been a constant struggle anymore and spoke to my doctor and a counselor. I had tried other meds like Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa,... read more
I have been on lexapro 10mg for 4 days now, and am wondering when the awful side effects will stop?
I was prescribed lexapro 10 mg for severe anxiety/ depression. Today is my 4th day and I've already had 1 panic attack the second day I was on the medication. I had not had any panic attacks for a while before starting this medicine which is what raised my concern. I take the lexapro in the... read more
How long does it take for Citalopram to work?
I have been experiencing severe anxiety for a few months now so first of all my Dr prescribed Beta Blockers but they didn't work, and then they prescribed Citalopram and Diazepam. They gave me the Diazepam to take whilst the Citalopram takes its time working (but I refuse to take the Diazepam... read more
Can Buspar decrease libido, cause sexual side effects in men?
I was previously on Pristiq and Wellbutrin XR for depression/anxiety. When my doc added Wellbutrin to counteract the sexual side effects of Pristiq, it was life changing for my sex life. I was taken off Pristiq for reasons not related to this post, and this week my doc added Buspar since anxiety is... read more
I have glaucoma (developmental). What drugs can I safely take for depression and anxiety?
I have developmental or congenital glaucoma. Doctors can't decide and after 50 years of treatment I have changed drops to Cosopt and Alphagan. I was on Timolol for 35 years. I have experienced depression and anxiety for 40 years and have always been told no medication is available..Life is really... read more
Escitalopram get you high?
I'm taking 15 mg. I've been on escitalopram for 6 months. I had no idea how bad my anxiety was until I'd been on this drug for a couple of months. But now I'm wondering if I'm actually just high. I don't know what it's like to NOT be anxious until recently. How am I to know what is normal and what... read more
Day 12 on lexapro having really bad insomnia?!?
Hi all. Firstly I was on aropax (Paxil) for 15 years to help with anxiety and depression. The last nine months I have been having extremely bad anxiety again so bad I had to quit my job. Saw my DR and he suggested I did a straight swap from aropax to lexapro. He advised me of some side effects. I'm... read more
Gabapentin and caffeine=bad mood?
I just started gabapentin for anxiety, I'm supposed to take 300MG a day. Tonight I drank an energy drink and noticed I soon became very irritable and aggravated for several hours. Is this a side effect of the medicine with caffeine? Or a bad side effect of just the medicine?
Is effexor xr that scary to try??
I tried about every antidepressant out there,after 5 yrs. They stop working. Panic attacks, very high anxiety and depression. Is effexor worth the risk??
Switch from Lexapro to Prozac?
Has anyone ever switched from Lexapro to Prozac for anxiety and panic and had good results? I've been on Lexapro for 6 months, will I have bad withdawal?
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