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Has anyone been taking Ativan for more than 30 years?
I have been taking 1mg of ativan for 30 years for my Gad and it still helps my anxiety ,Is it safe to stay on it .As not taking it would cause me to withdraw from life as I'm so anxious socially .
Does anyone have any experience with BuSpar and Aricept prescribed together and how they...
... work long term? If so, do increased doses help calm nervous/anxiety behaviors? My mother is 90 and in assisted living. She has a lot of short-term memory problems now along with anxiety. Early-on dementia/sundowning as well. She has escaped the facility a couple of times already saying he was... read more
Amitriptyline - amitriptyline does or quit working after 9 months?
I am on amitriptyline for 9 months 10 mg. Wonderful drug for anxiety, depression, Interstitial Cystitis, and gerd disease!! However... it came with chronic consitpation working on getting on the right medication for that I have tried everything almost. So.. I noticed my worrying , anxiety, bladder... read more
When does stamina return?
Just stopped Prozac and was put on Mirtazapine. I’ve lost too much weight due to anxiety. I find that trying to keep up with normal chores causes fatigue and I have to rest(not sleep) after doing them. Also, did not need as much clonazepam for anxiety today. Does anyone have experience with M... read more
I’m in week 6 of sertraline and still struggling with anxiety and no energy?
I started 50mg of sertraline for anxiety, low mood and mild depression. I’m currently in week 6. In the beginning I had every side effect going but most of them have eased up but I’m still up and down like a roller coaster, still getting anxiety and have no energy most of the time. Is this the rig... read more
How to reduce clonazepam at .5mg/day?
I am currently taking Mirtazapine 15mg before bed at night. I’ve needed clonazepam .25mg 2xday for anxiety. I’d like to reduce to only .25 clonazepam a day. Is it advisable to reduce by .25 a day? I’ve taken this amount for a couple of months.
Nausea when increasing dosage to 20mg Prozac last week?
Morning sickness with dry heaves. I still eat normally and am not throwing up my food. Is this nausea normal for 20mg before my body gets used to it?. I also noticed heightened anxiety. I am taking 0.5mg Klonopin daily for anxiety currently. Also taking Abilify for bipolar disorder.
Brain shocks and facial nerve problems?
I've been taking a medication escitalopram 20mg. Its causing brain shocks every day now. I've been taking this medication now for 6 months or so. The shocks have started a couple months ago. Its also causing facial nerve spasms on my face. I'm not sure if its the medication or something else?
How long does Lexapro take to work?
For those of you that had a great experience on Lexapro or found it to be your "miracle drug," about how long did it take for you to start seeing/feeling those results? I currently take 15 mg of Remeron at night along with a regimen of 1 mg clonazepam at night and 0.5 mg of clonazepam in the... read more
Is Zoloft or Effexor effective for PTSD (w BPD)? See other diagnoses please?
I suffer from PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Acute Anxiety, BPD, and OCD. I also have Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. As far as the BPD, the main problem is my impulse control and my anger management. The rest are pretty explanatory. PTDS is moderate-severe, OCD is moderate,... read more
Modafinil - increased anxiety a temporary or long-term side effect?
I just started taking Modafinil for Hypersomnia last week. It has been amazing to actually stay awake at work! However, it has increased my anxiety (I have general anxiety disorder). I am curious if anyone else had this side effect, and if it is more likely to be temporary, or continue as long as I... read more
Propranolol and Adderall - performance anxiety?
I was put on propranolol 10 mg yesterday because I get performance anxiety. I have a really important presentation tomorrow and I feel anxious not knowing the effects of this drug. I wish I was able to publicly speak or experiment with it way before tomorrow so I can know how well it will work and... read more
Drug interactions with Wellbutrin XL?
I had been taking Wellbutrin in conjunction with Lexapro for help with depression, anxiety, and nicotine cravings, and some other medicines for sleep apnea, transition related HRT, and seasonal allergies (Spironolactone, Estradiol Valerate, Montelukast, Loratadine). I had been taking ambien 10mg... read more
Lamictal for severe anxiety?
I am really struggling right now w severe anxiety. I have had bad experiences with ssriSSRI's amping me up so I’m really not looking to go down that avenue right now. I have a great experience with Lamictal and has to stop taking it when I got pregant about 9 or so years ago. I have had meds work ... read more
Can any of you compare a difference between Nexplanon and Kyleena?
I am currently on Nexplanon and my depression, anxiety, and mood swings are so out of control. I am looking to get the IUD, but am not sure if it will only increase my symptoms or maybe even better them. Please let me know if you have had a better experience switching to the IUD and whether I... read more
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