Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 60)

Can I take gabapentin and Lexapro together or do they interact?

Lexapro - Increasing from 10mg to 20mg. Will this increase the anxiety again?

I will have been Lexapro four weeks tomorrow. It has definitely increased my anxiety. The first two and a half weeks were the absolute worst. Started seeing small improvements at week three. The doctor increased from 10mg to 20mg right at the end of week 4. Will the increase start make the anxiety... read more

Venlafaxine - What dosage is everyone on?

Venlafaxine - what dosage does everyone take on Effexor XR? My depression is back somewhat and I'm already on 300 mg. I was fine for a while! Answers would really reassure me right now. Thanks in advance!

Paroxetine - is it good for your anxiety?

When you you take your first dose, the next day are you supposed to feel any better, as it seems like my anxiety has risen?

Trintellix 10mg is working for me but my mood is still down.Is it an option to up to 20mg?

I have MDD, PTSD, ADHD. Doctor prescribed me Trintellix 2 months ago in addition to Cymbalta 20mg/day,Zoloft 50mg/day. Trintellix worked to reduce anxiety, also (not intended purpose though) my mind became sharper a bit. But I am still in "lack of battery" mood. As I'm still... read more

Can Klonopin cause more anxiety? I’ve taken 0.5 mg once a day for a little over a week.

I am on Lexapro and was given Klonopin to help with panic attacks until the Lexapro gets in my system however I become even more jittery after I take the Klonopin

I can’t stand this. I am so done with depression and anxiety. It sucks. I have no one to talk to..

... but my counselor and he only sees me twice a month. It never ends. I can’t do this anymore. Sorry I just needed to rant.

Gabapentin 300mg, Paxil 50mg and Ativan 0.5mg?

Been on these 3 drugs for 4 weeks. Paxil was only increased 2 weeks ago. Should I be feeling full effect of increase yet? Also was on 30 mg of Paxil for 25 years and had this anxiety an panic come back after having Covid. My doctor increased Paxil to 40mg now 50mg. My head feels foggy an stomach... read more

Gabapentin I was just put on gabapentin for nerve pain. Will it cause anxiety? I already suffer from

... anxiety and depression and I don’t want anything else that is going to cause more issues. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Klonopin - Long-term clonazepam dependence - protracted withdrawal

I have been on clonazepam for more that 3 decades at the same dose (1.50mg). I have experienced increasing anxiety (GAD) over the years, especially in the past 4-6 yrs. By accident, during a particularly tough time, I took 2.0 clonazepam, and felt a respite from severe anxiety and its accompanying... read more

Amitriptyline - amitriptyline and Lexapro?

Has anyone had a tricyclic added to their SSRI for anxiety? I’m adding amitriptyline to Lexapro as have awful panic but am nervous.

Can I take 30mg of my Temazepam in the morning to help with my anxiety?

Curious to to know if I could take 30mg’s of my Temazepam prescription in the mornings, rather than at night, as it doesn’t allow me to sleep, but absolutely calms my anxiety down. Or if there is something more fit for just panic attacks + or medium length acting to help me manage my... read more

Fluoxetine - Does Prozac help with Ruminating ocd and intrusive thoughts?

So where do I start. I have been on citalopram for 7+ year and it worked wonders for my anxiety, ocd and intrusive thoughts. However I noticed it wasn’t working as well and I come of them, BIG mistake! For the last couple of months I have been experiencing intrusive thoughts from the... read more

Does sertraline give good and bad days in the begining?

I switched from Lexapro after 20 years to sertraline because it quit working. I am on day 16 of sertraline for GAD. One day I feel it is helping and then the next my anxiety is crazy; pounding heart beat, can’t sleep, etc. I read the positive review on here to help me but it’s such a... read more

Paxil - Does anxiety in the first 2 weeks go away?

I am entering my 2nd week on 5 mg Paxil.I also take Klonopin & propranolol.Does this overwhelming Anxiety go away?, Does it mean the medicine is starting to work?Im so jittery, cant sit still..