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Venlafaxine worse before better?
So I have been on venlafaxine 2wks and 3days. I just started 75mg 2 days ago. Today I feel drugged, spacey, heart racing on and off, nervousness, keep feeling like I need to use restroom, keep feeling like I'm on the verge of a panic attack. Is this normal at first? Will these symptoms subside? I... read more
When to increase Lexapro dosage?
Just passed 2 weeks on Lexapro at 5mg.still have anxiety, comes and goes) depression comes and goes. Is it time for Dr to increase dosage? Or give it 2 more weeks.
Still not great going into week 4 escitalopram?
I started on 10mg of escitalopram about 3 and a bit weeks ago. After the third week on 10mg I thought things were OK the fog had lifted a bit. However, I went out and did some stuff and had a very bad panic attack. Since then my confidence has been shattered and I am struggling. Doctor has put me... read more
Can just 5 mgs of Lexapro be an effective dose?
Has anyone here found just 5 mgs of Lexapro to be an effective dose? If yes, how long did it take to work for you and what condition did you start taking it for? Thanks--
What to expect with Zoloft?
I had a trigger a couple months ago. Since then, I’ve had high anxiety, intrusive thoughts and a bit of loss of self. I voluntarily admitted myself into the ED. They prescribed me Zoloft. Never liked nor have I believed in medication. But to be there for myself and my daughter until I can more n... read more
Panic Disorder - I need to try a Rx medication?
What is the best long-term Rx medication to take for anxiety, panic disorder, and cardiophobia in your opinion? What has worked for you personally? I have tried all the non-drug approaches and they help but are not enough like CBT, exercise, healthy diet, and meditation. Thanks for any replies in... read more
Side effects of Wellbutrin - Lexapro combo?
I have been on Lexapro for like 2 years. Last year Dr. added Wellbutrin to help with depression. Since taking this combo along with meds for bp, pregabalin, magnesium. I'm having a weird side effect. Told Dr. about it 7 months ago. I have been talking in my sleep. I can hear the tv, but not quite... read more
Should I give up on Zoloft?
Started 25mg, now at 150 mg , five months in and severe panic and anxiety , feels like I drank fifty cups of coffee , had a few good days on 100mg… I feel like five months is long enough .. my adrenaline is so high .. shakes , headaches nausea … any help would be appreciated .. is this what the res... read more
Alprazolam dose safe too take for my anxiety?
I took 2 2 milligrams of alprazolam cause my anxiety was feeling very bad..than I waited a while and took a piece a .5 milligram. Is that too much.
Amlodipine - anxiety, when does it stop?
How long does the anxiety last when stopping. It's really bad... heart rate stays at 95. Stopped 4days ago.
Lexapro: 6 weeks or days to feel any effects?
What is the length of time for Lexapro 10 mg to take effect? My doctor and the accompanying info from pharmacist said it takes 6 weeks to kick in, on this site people are saying it took just a few days to kick in. I’ve been on Lexapro for 28 days (4 weeks) and haven’t felt any noticeable effects, go... read more
Escitalopram - Should I go ahead and try this medication?
I received this medication at age 17 but when I took it for a week and a half I was going to school and work and it was so unbearable because I couldn’t eat I was severely underweight as it was. I stopped the medication. Now I am 21 and I am worse than ever I think because of Covid I became c... read more
Lexapro- Stopped working?
I have been on the generic Lexapro 10mg for the last five years and this last year I noticed my anxiety slowly creeping back up. The symptoms, the foggy head, constant worry and obsessing over things, anticipating anxiety, all of it. Is this normal? Do peoples body’s get used to the medication? S... read more
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