Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 71)

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 again. Anyone try this... 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 every day I’... 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

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

I am on Zoloft, can I eat anything?

I know Zoloft might have an interaction with grapefruit. Is there any other food I should be aware of? I read that I have to be careful with chicken, chocolate, bananas, and avocado. But what does this exactly means? Does it mean I should avoid these foods? Or eating them together and too much of... read more

12.5 mg Zoloft every other day?

I weigh under 100lbs and very sensitive to this drug. I took one 25mg and was very dizzy all day, on day one! Will taking 12.5mg every day have any benefit? I suffer of occasional anxiety. Thank you!

When is the best time to take venlafaxine ER?

I just started taking this medicine, 8 days ago and am currently taking it in the morning. The problem is that I am feeling down all day as well as nauseous and the when it gets to about 6 or 7pm I start to feel better. Calm, no nausea and good. I was wondering if I took it at night if I would... read more

Should I cut my dosage in half for Lexapro?

Hey, I used to take lexapro (Escitalopram) for a while, i stopped taking it around 6 months ago because I thought that I no longer needed it for my anxiety. Everything was fine, until a few days ago. I am currently in college and I think I got overwhelmed with stress. I had one of the worst panic... read more

Should I increase my scitalopram (Lexapro) from 5mg to 10mg? For the last 3 weeks I was taking 5mg..

... of Lexapro. The first two weeks were horrible with side effects extreme dizziness and nausea and light headed. On the 3rd week I started feeling significantly great again not completely I still had moments of anxiety but not as bad as they were before. This is the fourth week and I’m feeling e... read more