Panic Disorder Questions (Page 47)

Lorazepam - Will taking Ativan at bed time alleviate anxiety in the morning?

I'm planning a trip and when I wake in the morning I have terrible anxiety over it. The rest of the day I'm fine. If I take Ativan at night will it ease the morning anxiety?

Bupropion - How long does an increase in dose take to work?

I have had panic disorder and depression for years. I maxed out Prozac and was put on welbutrin xl 150. I went up to 300 pretty shortly after and it was fine. Suddenly my panic attacks came back and they r debilitating. The doctor put me on the highest dose of welbutrin xl 450mh. 300 in the am and... read more

Pregabalin tolerance?

I have to buy online (£110 for 56 300mg) after 4-5 days on 1 300mg it no longer worked and anxiety, panic and severe sweating and paranoia were back. Is it common to build tolerance so fast? Dont want to keep uping the dose...

Pristiq - Withdrawal symptoms still going on 6 weeks after last tablet?

... weeks ago. My question is, should I still be experiencing some after effects? I have had a few panic attacks and some feelings of impending doom that have really thrown me off kilter. I had to visit my sister in hospital this week and couldn't fight the urge to just flee the scene. I... read more

First time Zoloft - random dizziness spells/irregular heartbeat at times?

Hello all, my health anxiety is getting to me today, today is the 2nd day on Zoloft and Ive read that many of these side effects are considered common/normal and will go away in time, I just need some reassurance for gods sake I keep freaking myself out haha! I am only on 25mg of it... I take it at... read more

How to taper down from 2mg of Klonopin to 1mg in one month?

I am 21 years old, 6'1", and 190 lbs and have been taking 1mg of Klonopin twice a day equalling 2mgs daily for about the past 10 months. Today I talked to my doctor about slowly tapering off and instead of perscribing me 1mg twice a day he prescribed .5mg 4 times a day as needed. I am... read more

Buspar - Worse anxiety in first two weeks, typical?

This is my tenth day on Buspar (12.5mg, split into 3 doses). Is it typical to have worsening anxiety symptoms at this stage? On a scale of 1 - 10 (with 10 extreme), mine are pushing an 8 - all day long. This is painful. Yesterday I was feeling like the busbar was kicking in, and today... read more

What is the best benzo for panic attacks?

Buspar - How long before I throw in the towel?

Hi All Been on Buspar for 27d, (20mg, 10mg 2x /day). Have only been on the 20mg for 5d. Before that was titrating up, on 15mg (11d), and prior to that was 10mg, 5mg. My psych wants me to get to 30mg (15mg 2/day). My question is how bloody long does this drug take to feel the effects? In the ~4... read more

When and how should I take my Lexapro and Ritalin? And do certain side effects subside?

So I am prescribed 20mg Lexapro for anxiety and clonazepam 1-2mg as needed (don’t use it that often just in case of panic attacks and my agoraphobia) and recently I was prescribed Ritalin 10mg to be taken 3 times daily ranging from either 10mg 3 times a day , 15mg 3 times a day or 20mg 3... read more

Why has my surgeon told me to stop taking gabapentin prior to my back surgery?

I've been told to stop taking my 600mg gabapentin 3 days prior to my back surgery. Plus stop taking my .5mg xanex and 15mg mirtazapine 2 days prior to surgery. I'm curious as to why? He then asks me to try and only take 1/2 of my usual dose of 10-325 norco. I'm sure there is a good... read more

Clonazepam - How much is too much and how often can I take it?

I've been prescribed .5 mg and to take 1 or 2 tablets when needed. Just wondering how much is to much? "When needed" is so general and what if I feel I need it 3 times a day some days. I don't currently take it every day but I am feeling extremely overwhelmed and am anxious... read more

I am taking melatonin 3mg with 1 mg clonazepam at night for insomnia. Is it safe?

Can I double up on 20mg to equal 40mg?

My doctor called in the wrong strength of Prozac. I am having some of the worst panic attacks I've ever had. Can I take 2 20mg capsules until they call in the 40mg? I can't take the heart pounding. I'm basically a hot mess. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your... read more

Does CBD oil help or harm benzodiazepene withdrawal?

I'm at .125 clonazepam a day. If I use CBD oil to stop my horrible panic in withdrawal will the oil in the end hurt me? Meaning does it mask things only to unleash worse withdrawal later? What does it do to the GABA receptors?