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Does stopping Lexapro 5mg after 5 days cause side effects?
I have been prescribed escitalopram (Lexapro) 5mg a week ago for depression and anxiety. After four days I had worst side effects such as insomnia, feverish, and burning sensation. I called my doctor and he told me to discontinue the drug and we can find alternatives after two weeks (he is on... read more
Is it safe to take valerian root if I am take Zoloft 25mg?
started to take Zoloft about two weeks ago and I was wondering if I can take valerian to calm anxiety.
Klonopin withdrawal? After only 4 weeks?
Diagnosed with GAD several months back. Started on Lexapro and was put on Klonopin .5 2x daily. After 2 weeks dropped down to .5 1x per day. So after a month, went to .25 1x daily for a week, then .125 1x daily for a few days. Have been completely off for a week. Continuing on Lexapro. The odd... read more
Switching from Zoloft to Lexapro?
I have been on Zoloft for about five years and it is no longer working. My doctor switched me to Lexapro and recommended taking my 25 milligrams of Zoloft every other day and the start Lexapro. Has anyone ever switched between SSRI's? Is there any harm in swapping them right away to avoid... read more
What birth control pills have the least side effects for depression and anxiety?
After starting birth control pills I noticed I became irritable, had anxiety, sleeplessness and fatigue so I would like to know what birth control pill I should be taking to eliminate this side effect. I was on lo loestrin .
Can sertraline stop working after just a month?
I’ve been taking sertraline for about 2 months. First month 25mg and then 50mg. Second month 75mg and 100mg. I’ve felt really better this last month: less depressed, less anxious, more energy, I was really happy with these results. But last two days have been hard, I feel tired and not well. I kno... read more
Pregabalin for anxiety - how long does it take to work?
I have been on 50 mg pregabalin a day once before bed for 2 months, now taking 150mg before bed. Im a bit confused because i can see that most start off by taking it two-twice a day. I dont feel it working on my anxiety, i feel my anxiety is worse, and i have isolated myself more than before taking... read more
Switching from Paxil to Wellbutrin?
I have been on Paxil for about 3 months to treat anxiety, depression, PMDD, and SAD. It has helped to some extent, but it makes me feel like a zombie. I changed to taking it at night which made me less sleepy, but my lack of motivation, enthusiasm, and passion due to feeling zombie-like is just as... read more
Sertraline- increased anxiety?
I’ve been taking sertraline for a little over a month now. Once it hit almost a month I noticed my anxiety had increased and depression. Same as intrusive thoughts and suicidal thoughts. It’s been on and off the past couple days. I also struggle with a shortness of breath that has been occurring for... read more
Propranolol - Side effects?
I started off with a low dose of 10mg propranolol in January. This helped calm my anxiety, heart palpitations and prevented suffering from severe panic attacks. After 4 weeks of taking the 10mg the dosage was increased to 40mg three times a day. Since taking the 40-120mg, I’ve now started to n... read more
Escitalopram - Day 6 on Lexapro. Feel horrible. Anxiety, major fatigue, insomnia. Do I continue?
Dr days side effects are normal and will subside in 4/6 weeks.
Starting week 4 on Lexapro?
I just need reassurance from someone that takes escitalopram that they start feeling better maybe after 5 or 6 weeks. I am only on 10 mg but my doctor does not want to raise my dose yet due to the side affects of going up. Anxiety is not as bad but days still struggle. But the depression is a lot... read more
Burning sensation in chest head back on Lexapro?
It’s driving me insane! I hate this burning feeling I’m only day one Lexapro 10mg and I feel terrible my head is burning. I was on Prozac four months ago for two weeks And experienced the same thing. Did anyone else feel This on antidepressant? What did you do to cope? Did the burning ever go away a... read more
Propranolol - What’s your experience with similar situation?
I have high blood pressure and my heart rate is always high every time I see a dr of any kind. I also have anxiety. I stress. The last couple days I’ve been having twitching on my upper lip & calves. Starting tomorrow I start propranolol. Hoping it helps. My anxiety also keeps me awake. So being s... read more
Amlodipine or Lexapro withdrawal?
I suffer from bouts of bad anxiety/panic attacks. In August I started having panic attacks and ended up in the ER. My blood pressure which has always been normal was high. The hospital put me on a low dose of amlodipine (only 2.5). I saw a cardiologist a week after I was discharged and my BP was... read more
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