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Lexapro - Was on 30 mgs of Lexapro and went down to 25?
I was on 30 mgs of lexapro for awhile then I decided to go down to 25 mgs and I think it was a mistake. Has anyone ever had any major problems going down just 5 mgs. What suggestions does anyone have. Thank it's been hard. But maybe it will settle down
Hydroxyzine - Why prescribe an antihistamine for panic attacks and anxiety?
Basically the doctor says Benadryl is better for anxiety and panic attacks and than Xanax. What a joke these doctors are these days, I have never in my life seen somebody freaking out with a panic attack and they said let's get them Benadryl.
Sertraline - Should I stop using Zoloft?
I have been on sertraline (Zoloft) for around 2 months and the first 2, maybe 3 weeks, were great. No panic attacks. No side effects. Nothing. I was cured! But now I am having absolutely crushing panic attacks that have lasted upwards of 6 hours. And i see reviews that say it gets worse before it... read more
Do I need to wean off of carvedilol after only two weeks?
I’ve been on this med for two weeks and cannot stand the side effects already (dizziness, fogginess, anxiety, chest pain, among many) . I am on 3.25mg twice daily (lowest dose). My doctor is out of the office and I want to know if I can stop cold turkey since it’s only been two weeks, or should I st... read more
Risperidone for anxiety, will it get better?
I am on Risperidone as of a month ago. I started at .25 twice a day. I just got out on 1.5 mg a week ago from 1mg. It’s only been a week and I feel better but my ocd and anxiety is still always in the back of my mind. Will this ever stop with this medication, do I need to be more patient or is this ... read more
Sertraline - Been on sertraline for about 11 months now. Started on 25mg now on 100mg
I am feeling much better now - not the quivering wreck of last year. My question is how do I know when it's safe to start reducing the dose with the aim of stopping completely, or will I have to stay on them for the rest of my life, and is there a risk associated if I do stay on them? For those... read more
What type of symptoms will I experience if I stop taking Zoloft abruptly?
My pharmacy was out of my off brand of Zoloft for over six days…. I was on 200mg a day… when I was unable to get the sertraline I needed for my regular dose…. I started to feel unwell physically and mentally. I had no energy to do anything I really needed to do: I didn’t even want to get for work in... read more
Frequent urination Lexapro?
Has anyone had really bad urinary frequency and urgency, and a feeling of burning in urethra region, when starting Lexapro? I constantly, I mean 24/7, feel like I have to pee. I’ve been on 5mg for 7 days. Please tell me this will go away! TY
Has anyone experienced anxiety disorder and low mood and had success with this?
I suffer from social anxiety and general anxiety, but also low mood (lethargy, low motivation, overwhelm, ADHD type symptoms). I think this could help me, but I'm worried about it worsening anxiety symptoms.
Is taking Cymbalta long term, i.e. years OK?
Finally started on Cymbalta 30mg a year ago for anxiety. The anxiety caused me severe nausea and in turn, loss of weight as I couldn’t keep food down. The drug took effect immediately as my condition settled within a day. I did go off it once, but felt crook within a few days. I am afraid to stop t... read more
Venlafaxine - Does it help with these anxiety?
I’m starting this medication Thursday 37.5mg I suffer from severe anxiety. I used to be very outgoing my grandfather and I were very close and he passed away back in 2021 and then and then I had issues with the job I was with for a long time right after and then I got Covid Roger that and ever s... read more
Klonopin during the day and trazodone at bedtime?
My doctor put me on trazodone at bedtime and Klonopin 2 times a day as needed for anxiety. I took a Klonopin this morning at 5.30am and it’s now 9.30pm… Am I okay to take my trazodone to go to sleep or wait and let the Klonopin out of my system. Idk I’m new and paranoid about it.
How long until Remeron / mirtazapine helped with your anxiety?
I have tried so many SSRI's with no luck and horrible side effects. My psychiatrist started me on mirtazapine. 15mg first week and 30mg second week. I am on day 15. I take this at night. First week I was super tired and had extreme dizziness. Then followed with intense headaches. Those have... read more
Low dose Xanax withdrawal?
I have severe GAD & Panic attacks & have been on Alprazolam 0.5 mg once daily since several years. Is it difficult to wean out of this dose safely?
Has my Lexapro stopped working?
I started with Lexapro in June 2021. And it has been great. I felt myself again and had control over my life. Unfortunately the last two days have not been great. All of a sudden anxiety and depression symptoms that remind me of before the medicines have returned. I am experiencing the following: -... read more
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