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Prozac 20 for 13 years, effectiveness?
I have been on Generic prozac 20 mg for 13 years. I retired 2 1/2 years ago. In the spring for the last 2 years i notice i have more anxiety, mainly shaky feeling more in the morning. By mid day i do not notice it hardly at all. This feeling usually goes away by end of summer. My Primary Dr.... read more
Can alprazolam cause weight gain or weight loss?
I'm 23, and I suffer from horrible panic attacks, anxiety, insomnia. Just thinking about laying down for the night gives me a rapid heartbeat and chest pains. My adrenaline rushes come on so strong I can almost taste it in the back of my mouth. When I'm having a really, really bad night, I take a... read more
How do I know if the Wellbutrin is working?
I am starting my 5th week of Wellbutrin XL (150 mg). Generally, I am opposed to taking medications but my depression has really knocked me off my feet- crying, sadness, anxiety. I feel a little better but not sure if it's the weather or the drug. I had a lot of nausea, still some anxiety but don't... read more
Has anyone experienced concentration, focusing, memory problems due to depression or anxiety?
I was recently diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I am 37 yr old female with no history of mental health issues. I have been having a lot of problems with concentrating and focusing while trying to do everyday things not to mention trying to work. I also have a hard time recalling information... read more
Im running out of my meds and Im scared?
I take 60mg of Buspar a day. With money being so tight, I had to cut my Buspar to 30mg per day. I will still run out a week before I can get them. I can feel a big difference in my reactions to stressors. My anxiety is going off the chart. My headaches have come back with a vengeance. Ive also had... read more
I have been given Atarax 25mg today for anxiety and sleep, is this primarily for sleep?
I also take BP meds.I have not taken it yet. My concern is that it says to take 2 tabs before bedtime as needed so this makes me think it is primarily for sleep. If i take it during the day when I am stressed, will I be able to function @ work, I have to be alert with what I do so I am not clear on... read more
Has anyone come off of 10mg amitriptyline after experiencing hightened anxiety whilst on it?
Ive been on 10mg amitriptyline once a night for about 5 months for ibs symptoms while ive been on this medication ive found myself feeling very low very tired and started getting anxiety and panic attacks from bowhere which id never ever experienced before and I heard and read online that... read more
What's the difference between SSRI's and SNRI's?
I was talking to my therapist about mine and my mom's anxiety medicine. I'm taking Zoloft and she's taking Cymbalta. I was talking to my therapist about how my mom wants me to get out on what she's taking but my therapist was saying that it was a different class of drugs and that Cymbalta is an... read more
Gaining weight very quickly after stopping Cymbalta?
I recently quit taking Cymbalta about a month ago and am just now getting over the horrible withdrawals. I am a 19 year old female and have been taking this drug since I was 17 along with Seroquel which I stopped about 2 months ago. Since stopping I have gained 20 pounds in a month. I have not had... read more
Is there a permanent cure for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
I have been taking pills for Generalized anxiety disorder for the past 5 years. I am taking Escitalopram Oxalate and Clonozepam on Doctors advice. My question is whether I will be able to stop these medicines one day ? or I will have to take these type of medicines for the rest of my life?
Lexapro withdrawal - dull headache, can't focus, anxiety attacks etc...
hello, I have been trying to ween myself off of lexapro after being on it for 2 years due to anxiety related problems. I started by cutting them in half and then evenually in 4ths and now im not taking any lexapro at all. But i am having severe withdrawal symptoms. I have a dull headache all day,... read more
Been on prozac 20mg for 2weeks. I am falling asleep mid day. Anyone else experience this ?
I have since changed the TIME of day I take my SSRI from morning to night didn't work- i fell asleep at 11 am, woke because i HAD to at 2 pm. instead of falling asleep at 2pm. So not much of an improvement switching from day to night. Anyway, if not for your answers I would not still be trying this... read more
What non benzo is as good for anxiety as I dont want to return to any benzos ?
Is there any non benzos out there that can combat anxiety as well as benzos if so id be over the moon if someone could point me in the rite direction , after being on valium for nearly 17 years I know all the downfalls , it is a great anti anxiety but the cons out weigh the pros. Any help would be... read more
What can I take to sleep and not dream, I have been of meds after meds nothing is working?
on meds for bipolar and not even seroquel will make me sleep
I suffer from anxiety and my pulse rate is just over 100 is this normal and does anyone?
else have this problem i phoned 999 up they said it was ok but i'm a bit worried
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