Panic Disorder Questions (Page 37)

Any success with increasing Lexapro dose?

I have been on Lexapro 10 mg off 8.5 years with great results, combined with CBT. Last fall I felt an increase in anxiety and panic. My doctor advised to go to 15 mg, it that caused nighttime panic attacks so I have been taking 12.5 mg for about 6 weeks. It isn’t really helping. I am considering g... read more

Took Lexapro for 2 days HELP?

I have had mild anxiety for about 10 years that I was able to handle without medication. about five years ago it got worse so I went to a doctor and was put on Prozac 10 mg. I took that for a few months and didn’t notice much results so stopped taking it. Recently my anxiety has increased a lot so I... read more

I have been on Trintellix 10mg for 9 days. Anxiety is worse?

I find that my anxiety is getting worse. Constantly have butterflies and tingling in stomach. Smallest setback makes me panic. PDoc wants me to wait a month before making a decision. Is it possible that Trintellix can eventually help anxiety?

Will Zoloft cause mouth ulcers only been taking for a month?

Rexulti - Does it work with anxiety?

I'm currently taking pristiq for depression/anxiety. And have been taking Xanax with it.. my anxiety has been happening more frequently, everyday... instead of raising my Xanax, my doctor said he wants to add rexulta to my pristiq to help my anxiety. when I search rexulta it comes up with... read more

Anybody take Buspar and have problems concentrating and dizziness?

I’ve been on Buspar for 5 months and I’m really noticing I’m having some focusing/concentration issues. I’m now taking 15mg twice a day. Example, today I was driving in the car and just felt like it’s really hard for me to pay attention. My mind just feels weird... kinda dizzy and in a daze. I find ... read more

Lexapro to Pristiq for anxiety?

Has anyone switched from generic Lexapro (escitalopram) to generic Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) with success? Was on Lexapro 20mg for about 5 years and then it stopped working for my anxiety and panic disorder. Was having bad panic attacks. Doctor put me on generic Pristiq. Started with 25 mg for 2... read more

Should I have withdrawal switching from Xanax to Klonopin?

I didn't take my Xanax for six days and I was in a terrible way. I was trying to quit, but couldn't with all of the things going on in my life. I was taking 0.5mgs of Xanax three times a day and she put me on Klonopin 0.5mgs three times a day. I still feel nauseous and have to use the restroom as... read more

Effects of tapering off Zoloft?

So far I am only 4 days into tapering off of my Zoloft from 200mg to 150mg. I have been taking this medication for over 10 years and even though I am only tapered down by 50mg my anxiety feels like it’s heightened more than normal. I have now had problems sleeping, shortness of breath, and racing h... read more

Going from 25mg to 50mg Zoloft dose?

I have taken 25mg of Zoloft for a little over a month and my doctor says that since she sees slight improvement that she wants to up it to 50. I hate medication side effects and had bad nausea when first starting the 25. I’m nervous to up the dosage because I don’t want my anxiety to get even worse ... read more

What pharmacies carry Teva 833?

It’s a generic for Klonopin

First time taking buspirone, what should I expect?

My doctor just prescribed me buspirone 7.5mg (1 and 1/2 5mg pills) 2x daily, and Xanax .5 mg as needed (I can only tolerate about a quarter of one of the Xanax if I wish to stay awake.) I am very underweight, (which we are also working on) so medications, particularly psychiatric meds, tend to hit... read more

How long until Buspar starts working?

I was recently prescribed Buspar (buspirone) for extreme anxiety and panic attacks. I have now been taking the medication in 5mg tablets 3 times daily (once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once at bedtime) for 19 days and I have yet to notice any effect. I am still struggling with... read more

How long for one 10mg dose of Lexapro to leave my system?

Hi all. Last night I took one 10mg dose of the generic Lexapro (Escaphram, I think?) Within 20 minutes my heart started racing and skipping beats. I got VERY anxious and had a full blown panic attack. It was so bad that I literally didn't sleep last night, and my wife had to constantly calm me down... read more

Lexapro increase 10 mg to 15 mg, feeling worse?

Last week, about 6 days ago, I increased my lexapro dose from 10 mg to 15 mg after having been on it for ~6 weeks. The first couple days on 15 were great, I had a minor panic attack the second night, then anxiety has been worsening every day and night since then. I wake up nauseous after having a... read more