Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 58)

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... read more

Lexapro and Wellbutrin together?

My doctor prescribed me Wellbutrin in addition to the Lexapro I've been taking for two years. Has anyone had any side effects of this combo? I'm constantly exhausted and have random outbursts of crying. I just started the Wellbutrin two weeks ago and I know it takes awhile, but I feel... 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... 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... 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.

Escitalopram - How do you cope with taking Lexapro in the first few weeks?

My wife have been taking Lexapro for three weeks for anxiety and depression caused by increase anxiety and taking Buspirone for two weeks. The first two weeks, the doctor prescribed 10mg but 10mg caused extreme fatigue and made her feel very lethargic. She also experienced other side effects. We... 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... 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

Can I drink on sertraline?

I started taking 25mg of sertraline 8 days ago and can’t really get a clear answer on if you can drink on these things? I understand the next day might feel hungover etc. but will it make me faint/projectile vomit/fall asleep. I probably won’t drink until I’ve been on them a... read more

5 years on lisinopril and now high heart rate, high blood pressure and extreme anxiety?

Could I be having an adverse reaction to lisinopril after 5 years. All of a sudden my blood pressure is high, high heart rate and extreme anxiety. Wondering if it is the lisinopril. I’m also post menopause now and being treated with bio identical cream 3 weeks in. Not feeling any better. On... read more

Dealing with panic disorder?

I’ve been dealing with panic disorder for over a month almost 2 months. Slowly starting to be able to do things like go out food shop etc. small steps in the right direction but still feel discouraged. If anyone could give me some words of encouragement right now I would really appreciate it.

Lamictal - Does this work for anxiety? What dose?

Cymbalta - Is this withdrawal or drug?

I am down to 50 beads in my 20mg capsule. I have noticed when I take my dose in the morning about 2 hours later I develop nausea, headache, tinnitus and anxiety. Then about 8 hours later things settle back down until the following morning when I take the next dose. Is this withdrawal or drug... read more