Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 61)

Should I stay on sertraline?

I had to turn to these tablets as a final resort to help myself. I'm 21 and suffer from awful anxiety to the point i cannot cope. I have been taken 25g as was told to for the first 5 days and I am only on day 3. But do feel like my anxiety will override these tablets as it's to powerful,... read more

Does propranolol cause sleep disturbance/nightmares/insomnia?

For those of you doing well on propranolol for anxiety, I've read a lot about how it can cause nightmares and insomnia. What was your experience? I just started the medication and I already deal with insomnia and unsettling dreams. I'm afraid the medication will make this worse. Please... read more

Can sertraline give a tingling feeling down the arms and back when head is bent forward?

Gabapentin vs buspirone for anxiety?

I was prescribed buspirone for chronic anxiety and panic Attacks . I was taking clonazepam and it Works well but most doctors don’t want people on it long term . So buspirone was prescribed. At first I was dizzy abs felt foggy and disconnected. After a few weeks it mostly went away but I... read more

Can I take Lexapro and mirtazapine at the same time?

Can I take mirtazapine and Lexapro at the same time? My doctor said it would be okay. I am afraid of this causing seretonin syndrome?

Sertraline increasing the dose?

Today it is 7 weeks since I have been taking Sertraline. 5 weeks on 50 mg, two weeks on 100 mg. at 100 mg the doctor prescribed me propranolol 40 mg 3 times a day, I take only twice, I do not need to take 3 times a day. propranolol helps me with side effects, I have increased anxiety. yesterday... read more

Does Lexapro cause weight gain?

How do I take quetiapine during the day for anxiety whilst also staying awake?

I've been prescribed 25mg quetiapine twice a day for anxiety but it makes me so drowsy. Any top tips for how to take it so I can be anxiety free during the day without being asleep?

Sertraline - Does sertraline actually help?

I mean it could just be that you are having a good day.. I don't take any anti depressants and I feel good some days and bad at other times but its worse when I do take a anti depressant.. I can't rely on drugs to be happy when the pill stops working for me I try and get another and when... read more

Sertraline & propranolol, is anyone on this combination?

Long story cut short, I have been prescribed 80mg propranolol & 100mg of sertraline around 2 weeks ago, after being on 40mg propranolol & 50 mg sertraline for a few months. I do feel a bit better, but still having panic attacks & anxiety is sky high, and when the attacks happen,... read more

Why am I not getting better with sertraline help?

I have been on sertraline just over 5 weeks I started on 50mg and went to 100mg two weeks ago, at the moment my anxiety is so so bad, constantly got a tight chest everyday and constant worry. I feel like this won’t ever go? Please can someone give me advice whether to stay on this medicine?... read more

Sertraline every other day?

Just a general question, can you take sertraline every other day… example, take it Monday, don’t take it Tuesday, take it Wednesday and so on. I know it would probably limit it’s effects but just wondering.

Sertraline side effects. Scared to take it?

I'm reading the comments regarding taking sertraline. I've been prescribed it by my g.p and am so scared to take it. I've been on 10mg citalopram for about 15 years and I don't think they are working any more. Apparently you can get so used to them, they no longer have any... read more

2 weeks on Lexapro and I’m nervous?

I posted a week ago about starting Lexapro to help my anxiety and depression and insomnia issues. I’ve noticed some changes in my anxiety and I’m starting to feel less anxious during the day, but I still have some really terrible days too. I’m not able to sleep still right now... read more

Does 100mg of gabapentin help for anxiety?

My dr prescribed me 100mg of gabapentin for anxiety and im kinda nervous to take it, I take 1mg of klonopin 2x times daily but it’s not working anymore after two years. I’m wondering what you felt like the first time you took it.