Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 96)

Does bleeding a week after taking Plan B mean it worked?

I’m going crazy with anxiety. I’m a first time user on using Plan B. I had sex on Jan 23rd with a guy I met . We were messing around a bit and he stroked it in me twice before putting on a condom & after the deed was done, I got paranoid and went to buy plan b the next day on the... read more

Seroquel - I restarted zoloft 8 weeks ago and it didn't work out, had constant anxiety.

When will Wellbutrin kick in?

Today is my eighth day taking Wellbutrin. I have had mild depression and moderate anxiety. I am hoping that this medication will help with both. My first few days I felt very energized, optimistic, motivated, and overall better. These last two or three days I have felt very down and sad, almost... read more

How long does it take escitalopram to kick in?

I have been on 10 gm escitalopram for a bit over 3 weeks now. I must say that, despite bad anxiety in week 1, my second week on escitalopram felt amazing. I could really feel the improvement in my mood and I just didn't feel as anxious/depressed as I was before. However, in my third week, I... read more

Citalopram generic manufacturer?

I am being switched to citalopram and was wondering which generic manufacturer people have had the most success with because my body is very sensitive to many generic pharmaceuticals. Thank you in advance!

Sertraline: on the edge of feeling better and then sinks away?

For the last week my brain has been slowly filling up with serotonin and feels like it is on the cusp of changing for the better. It’s so tantalisingly close but then slips away again. I’ve tried increasing dose previously and I get too high/speedy but if I lower the dose the... read more

Is bupropion 75mg too much for me?

I've been taking bupropion 75mgs once daily for 10 days for anxiety. I don't feel well on it plus I'm experiencing disassociation. Can I cut my dosage in half? I'm 66 years old.

Has anyone switched from buspirone to Effexor with good results for pain and anxiety?

I’ve been on buspirone since July of last year. It just isn’t helping my anxiety. I need to take a small dose of clonazepam daily to feel slightly human. The doctor suggested we switch to Effexor. My sister takes it with good results, so I’m hoping it will also work for me. But... read more

Zoloft/sertraline stopped working?

I have been on 50mg of Zoloft for 2 and half months now. It started working like 3 weeks?ago. It worked wonders, I was so happy and everything was so well. Then on 26th of March i decided to try and drink 2 beers (about 1 liter). day or two after that I noticed some of my OCD symptoms. This made me... read more

Clonazepam protracted withdrawl and neuropathy?

I have been on clonazepam for more than 30 years at the steady dose of 1.5mg. I have started to get progressive neuropathic symptoms, e.g. tingling, butterflies in stomach, anxiety, tremor in the past few years. Because I added an extra dose during a peak of these symptoms, and noticed an... read more

New to Lexapro - Does the heightened anxiety and sleep maintenance insomnia go away?

I started Lexapro 11 days go. 8 days at 5mg, now up to 10mg. I’ve been having horrific anxiety and depression, and while I can fall asleep okay, I can’t sleep past 2-3 am. I also have adrenaline bursts. I reached out to my doctor and she said the side effects would go away in 7-10 days,... read more

Sertraline upping dosage please help?

I’m on 100mg sertraline and have been since January! Feeling a bit anxious again and I feel I should maybe up to 150mg but everyone I try to do this for one day I get so spaced out and feel my heart beat goes a bit weird? Is this normal ? Is it normal to get side effects when upping the... read more

Had anyone experienced these horrible side effects after completing the treatment of this drug?

I am wondering how long after coming off this drug do side effects I.e. anxiety, last.

I am on day #7 of Lexapro prescribed to treat may GAD?

My anxiety is over the top. I understand it can take a couple of weeks to settle down. I am only on 5mg and my doctor is considering increasing to 10mg. Please tell me it gets better. I really do not want to start over with a different SSRI but not sure that I can take another week of this. Any... read more

Sertraline - Zoloft increase and anxiety?

I’ve been on Zoloft 100 mg for about 14 years. I’ve recently went through a very hard time in my life and was not coping well. My doctor increased my Zoloft to 150. I’ve been on 150 for 10 days and the anxiety is so through the roof I’m so afraid it’s not going to... read more