Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 71)

I’ve been on Klonopin for 2 months for insomnia and anxiety. I’m taking 1mg at bedtime.

I would like to stop taking it. Will I need to taper off of this low dose. She just told me to stop taking it every night and use it as needed. I’m worried about withdrawals. 12 years ago I took Klonopin 1mg at night for 1 month and had no problem stopping it. Just looking for some answers .... read more

Considering switching from Klonopin to Librium?

Hi. This is my first post, so forgive any mistakes. I've been on a high dose of various benzos for almost 23 years. I've been diagnosed with GAD, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, OCD, and panic attacks. I used to drink a 6-pack of beer daily to help with my symptoms, but my doctor... read more

Pregabalin - I have been taking Lyrica for 3 yrs?

I started taking it for pain but since I have suffered from crippling anxiety all my life and finding that this drug actually lets me have a life, I started taking it a couple or 3 times a week. Lately I am noticing that it's not affecting me as when I first started and I am worried my body... read more

Is my Kyleena IUD causing me extreme mood swings and anxiety?

I got my IUD inserted over two weeks ago now (November 19th 2018). I was not on my period and my period before the insertion was on November 3rd. The insertion itself wasn't too painful. I have endometriosis so my usual cramps were just as bad as the insertion cramps so I've experienced... read more

Teva clonazepam wafers vs pills?

I was put on Teva Klonopin 2 years ago for anxiety, agoraphobia and insomnia. The Teva 1mg worked WONDERS. No side effects, I got a good job and slept great. Any panic I got I could settle down on my own. They stopped making the Teva brand pill... they switched it to Actavis which made me so sick I... read more

Has anyone tried CBD gummies or oil with Zoloft to help with side effects? Before I was on meds?

... I ate a gummie or 2 to help with anxiety, but it didn't. I'm on a low dose now of Zoloft, 25mg on day 11, my GP said to stay like this for another week then increase to 50mg, i feel like I still need the Xanax too much, but I'm so sensitive, I'm nervous about side effects... read more

Lexapro, day 5. Please help not sure what to think?

I was on Lexapro for about a year and a half 5 years ago. Recently, at the beginning of this month, it’s like something in my brain snapped and I started having unbearable panic episodes which led me to the hospital and then my GP, who started me back on Lexapro 10 mg. I’m on day 5, and... read more

I accidentally took extra dose of Lexapro after dinner- should it be OK?

My normal dose is 25mg Lexapro in the am, but I accidentally took an extra 20mg after dinner (had pill organizer upside down, don't ask!)- what should I expect? And should I take the usual or lower dose tomorrow morning?

How can I stop taking Trintellix without having withdrawal syndrome?

I went 4 days without taking it and started to have anxiety. So I started taking it again. How to stop without my anxiety coming back? I also take buspirone. Is Trintellix usually also prescribed for anxiety, or is it mostly for depression? Sometimes I think Trintellix makes my anxiety worse. I... read more

Will restart Zoloft after 3 weeks of stopping work again?

Started with Zoloft for 1 week then went to dr to get rf and he switched to lexapro i took for 5 1/2 weeks cried anxious whole time!! then switch to Zoloft was on Zoloft for 3 weeks 25mg 1st week, 50mg 2nd week and 75mg 3rd. I have alot of anxiety and crying!!! Dr switched me to buspar and said to... read more

Anyone switch from Paxil to Prozac after 20 years and if so, where you successful?

Increasing my dosage of Lexapro. How long until I notice change and what to expect?

I recently started taking Lexapro for anxiety issues I randomly got while everything in my life was good. The first 2 1/2 weeks were fine, I felt great like my old self then all off a sudden I’m back to where I started. So I’m upping the dosage from 10mg to 20mg what should I expect?

How long does it take gabapentin to leave your body?

I took gabapentin for two days - Friday night and Saturday morning for anxiety (as needed). This medication has tons of side effects. I felt unwell today. I thought I am coming down with the something again. I read the side effects on here and it does say flu like symptoms and feeling of warmth. I... read more

Which is the best antidepressant for anxiety with the least side effects?

I already take buspar for anxiety, but I feel as though adding an antidepressant would be more effective for me. I have taken many in the past, but the side effect of weight gain has been a deal breaker for me in the past. Anyone have good results with an antidepressant without significant weight... read more

Switching from Lexapro to Paxil for anxiety?

So I had been on Lexapro 20mg for 5+ years and last summer I was weened off the medication because my psychiatrist and myself thought I no longer needed it due to the lack of anxiety symptoms. Last fall the symptoms returned and were overwhelming causing me to withdraw and isolate myself in my... read more