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Sertraline combination successes?
Hello. I started on Sertraline 18 years ago and worked my way up to 200mg and stayed on that dose for 15 years. Totally anxiety free and feeling brilliant every day. Then they pooped out overnight and stopped working. Psych added Mirtazapine and have spent the last 3 years trialling combinations of... read more
New start on 25 mg Zoloft. After 4 days starting to feel no emotion, no focus.
Will this go away and what can be done? First time on medication for anxiety. Supposed to increase to 50 mg after one week. Is a slower increase better?
My doctor wants me reduce my escitalopram from 15 to 10 mg?
My doctor wants me reduce escitalopram 15 mg to 10 mg. He thinks 15mg was too strong. I was not feeling good on 15mg. I felt more agitated and nervous. I would like to hear from someone how they felt going from 15mg to 10mg and did it help with less agitation and nervousness? I just need some... read more
How long does trazodone withdrawal last?
Was on 100mg of trazodone for sleep due my Dr retiring could not get a RX and my new Dr had a year wait just to see her. I have anxiety, high pulse, blood pressure, no libido, internal tremors or body zaps in chest and legs, dizzy, muscles and nerves that twitch all over, irregular heart beat. Went... read more
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... 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... 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... read more
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... 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
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