Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 85)

Lexapro versus Generic - bloating?

I've been on a Generic Lexapro for almost a year and my biggest complaint is the weight gain and ''bloating". Every morning I look in the mirror and my face looks like I ate a salt lick for dinner. My dr. started me on adding Wellbutrin XL 150mg to alleviate those side effects and it worked great... read more

Lyrica - Does Pregabalin cause bloating/swelling of the abdomen?

I have been on Pregabalin for 4 months (for anxiety, 600mg daily) and have started to experience severe abdominal swelling. I have had issues with bloating in the past and have IBS in my family however, I have not experienced anything as bad as this. I'm considering coming off the treatment which... read more

Gabapentin works, heart races, pounds?

I've BiPolar Depression & Anxiety. I'm Taking Lamictial n Gabapentin. I like the help Gabapentin gives: depression lessened, no "weepy" feeling; however, it does cause my heart to beat faster n pound. I recently went from 100mg to 200mg 3x/day. For many years I was taking Effexor, Lamictial &... read more

My first 2 weeks on Lexapro 10mg. Feel good but getting headaches and want to take an imatrex?

Is imatrex ok? my Doc. prescribed them both at the same time but after reading the interactions I'm a bit nervous. Thanks!

Propranolol + a sleep aid?

I have pretty intense performance anxiety & thus far in my life, have just dealt with it on my own. Next month, I have to speak in front of a large live audience and cameras. A friend told me about beta blockers & I really want to try them out. My question: I do use a sleep aid (zopiclone) once in... read more

Escitalopram - side effects after dosage increase?

I have recently been diagnosed with GAD and mild depression. Was put on 5mg escitalopram for 1 month and then increased to 10mg nearly 3 weeks ago. Did other people find their side effects worse after increasing their dosage in comparison to starting escitalopram originally? I am constantly tired,... read more

What other antidepressant is safe to take with Cymbalta. Still feeling really depressed?

Lexapro and ADHD medication, how to quit lexapro while on them?

Hello, I am 19 years old about 5 foot 6 / 195 lbs. and have been taking lexapro for about five months 10mg in the evening. This is for panic disorder and general anxiety disorder and some depression. Then was diagnosed with ADHD two months later. I have been perscribed methylphenidate 5 mg for a... read more

Started Lexapro again?

Hi all! I started Lexapro again for anxiety after being off it for around 6 months. I was on 5mg for 2 weeks, then 2 weeks ago I went up to 10mg. I had all the normal side effects on the 10mg (heightened anxiety, nausea, sleepiness, etc..) but those side effects went away after about day 7 on 10mg... read more

Can weaning off of amitriptyline cause these side effects? and if so what should I do about it?

Hi. I am a 19 year old female and I was previously on Amitriptyline (25mg) nightly for migraines and lexapro (5mg) every morning for anxiety. I was on amitriptyline a few years ago for a 3 years and came off it no problem. I was recently, about 9 months ago, put back on amitriptyline, but at a... read more

3 weeks on Zoloft, when will it kick in?

I've been on 25mg of sertraline (Zoloft) for 3 weeks now. The first week I was feeling the common side effects. I didn't mind it so much because atleast it felt like it was doing something in my body. After that first week, I have felt nothing. I'm still feeling my usual anxiety, I want to get... read more

Lexapro making me angry?

I started taking Lexapro 6 months ago and for the first 3 months was wonderful. Then I started to get into these manic Anger episodes... Nothing physical just verbally. I would get angry at anything and everything and I was unable to make it stop. Sometimes days on end in complete rage. I have... read more

Took one 5mg dose of escitalopram. Feel awful 5 days later?

Hey there. After feeling awful for about a month, assumably from stress building up etc, I decided to see a doctor to get checked up. Without really much thought, the doctor recommended I try 10mg of escitalopram. I was scared about taking this medicine, so I decided to take a half dose of 5mg on... read more

I missed 7 doses of Lexapro. I'm taking it now but how soon will it start working?

I have been on Lexapro for tears but missed 7 doses due to shortage of funds. I have been taking it again for 8 days. When will I feel at ease?

Wellbutrin - anxiety and globus hystericus?

Hi everyone! I am writing as I recently switched to Wellbutrin (bupropion). My diagnosis is not really clear and is vaguely defined as depression/anxiety. I have been having problem with the "lump in the throat" (globus hystericus) for almost 5 years now. These were the main reasons that made me... read more