Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 7)

Does Zoloft (Sertraline) Cause Weight Gain?

I know that everyone has different side effects, I am just wondering if weight gain is a common one. I am hoping that it is not. I need treatment for my depression but am afraid of gaining a lot of weight on SSRI's because that in itself will make me depressed. Thank you for any and all... read more

Does Xanax XR work better than Xanax IR?

I have been taking Xanax IR 1mg 4x daily for many years for my anxiety disorder,but i still have severe panic attacks at times.My doctor has just prescribed 2mg Xanax XR once a day,I,ve never taken Xanax XR before and wondering if it will work better,I have concerns about it any feedback would be... read more

Citalopram - Did anyone have the side effects of upset stomach or vomiting?

When is the best time to take Cymbalta? I know its best to take with a meal but which meal is best?

Is it normal to get extremely tired from Cymbalta?

Exhaustion to point of sleeping most of day even though i take the medication around 5 pm in evening

What is the best medication to help treat anxiety/ OCD ?

I have severe anxiety/ OCD, I need to get on a medication that will actually do something for me !

Can a person get "wired" while taking alprazolam?

My wife was prescribed alprazolam about 2 weeks ago. They were for anxiety relief. The Dr. prescribed 1 mg twice a day but she takes them only once per day at night. It does help her sleep all night but when she wakes up she is wired like she is on "speed". She talks non-stop and is... read more

Does Wellbutrin help with anxiety?

I have been on a 150 mg of Wellbutrin for over a month now and was just increased to 300mg. I know I have depression and have finally resolved to the medication but with my teaching school year starting again soon- July, I can really feel the anxiety increasing. I want to give the Wellbutrin a... read more

How long does it take for Buspar to alleviate anxiety?

I've been on 15 mg of Buspar for 8 days now. Some days I feel more calm. Some days I feel very irritable/aggressive. Mostly I feel I am in a fog, and absolutely exhausted. I do think I am a bit less anxious overall, but more irritable, some depression bouts and very low appetite/unhappy... read more

Are these beginning side effects of zoloft normal? personal expieriense would be helpful!?

im a 17 year old girl, ive had panic anxiety, depression, and some odc since i was younger. this year it has all gotten to be too much with racing thoughts, panic attacks and anxiety. its simply a chemical imbalance in my brain. im in theripy and was perscribed 25ml of zoloft exactly a week ago.... read more

Can your Doctor do a drug test without telling you?

I am an over 50 year old woman who has chronic pain, fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety and Renaud's . My Doctor (Kaiser) prescribes Vicodin for the pain. I am allowed 60 every refill. It says I can take up to 12 a day. Ok I dont want to take 12 a day. If you do and get use to that then what... read more

Is this pregabalin withdrawal?

I was on pregabalin 75mg twice a day for roughly 3 and a half months for severe anxiety. The pregabalin didn't really help me and the side effects actually caused anxiety. I just stopped taking the pregabalin. I have been off the pregabalin for nearly 2 weeks now. I'm not sure if I am... read more

Is there anything out there other than benzos that help with panic attacks and depression?

I have been suffering from panic attacks and anxiety(some depression as well)for 20 + years. I have been diagnosed with major depression,bi-polar disorder,panic disorder,adhd,and generalized anxiety disorder over the last 20 + years.I have been prescribed xanax,tofranil,welbutrin,paxil,effexor and... read more

Can low amounts of xanax be taken safely long-term for chronic anxiety panic phobic-avoidances, etc?

On Prozac for years but not much help. Is xanax too risky because of potential withdrawl, tolerance, etc. Is a safe to take a low amount long-term; will that keep working?

Wellbutrin for depression and anxiety, how long till I feel better, what are your stories?

I have a back injury that will not get better, it has now caused depression and anxiety, I'm taking wellbutrin xl 150mg in the a.m. On my 3rd day. I also take between 50-100 mg trazodone at night along with 15-20mg ambien. What should I look forward to on this wellbutrin, how long until my... read more