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Benzodiazepine withdrawal - i’ve been on benzos for the last few months. How do I taper?

I've been on benzos for panic attacks that I’ve been having constantly. My doctor put me on half a milligram of Ativan about 4 months ago, which I took on and off for a few months. At a certain point, 1/2 mg wasn’t doing the trick so my doctor told me to go up to 1mg as needed, and I took that for a... read more

Updated 18 July 2021 1 answer

How long does sertraline need to be work?

I have been on sertraline for 7 weeks, i am struggled with anxiety and panic attacks. In the beginning I took 50mg, the 75mg, and am now taking 100mg. It has been almost 8 weeks. I am very afraid because it's just slightly helpful. Do you think I should wait longer to see if I get better results?

Updated 24 July 2021 2 answers

Prozac making me more anxious can I just stop taking it?

I’ve been taking 20ml of Prozac for 5 days and it’s making my anxiety worse. I know that can sometimes happen but I’m having a hard time handling it. Can I just stop taking it?

Updated 29 July 2021 2 answers

Does Viibryd cause heart palpitations?

I have been suffering with anxiety for several months now. I have tried Zoloft made me feel like a zombie. Lexapro worked but caused insomnia. Tried Buspar but caused insomnia. Tried Wellbutrin but gave me the nervous energy on edge feeling. Been prescribed viibryd started at 10mg. The first 4 days... read more

Updated 30 July 2021 1 answer

How long before feeling Paxil kick in?

Been having debilitating anxiety for the last 6 months. Crippling nausea, jitters and overall feeling of dizziness. Had all sorts of medical tests. Heart, endocrine, Gastro. All looked normal. I quit drinking alcohol and have tried all sorts of ADs. I’m on my 9th day of Paxil. First 7 days at 5mg a... read more

Updated 7 Aug 2021 1 answer

Can Lexapro make you feel panicky?

I recently switched from Paxil to lexapro for depression and anxiety. I’ve been taking lexapro for 3 weeks now and have had a few days recently where I’ve felt like I’m having a panic attack. Anyone have this happen? Am I still in the “adjustment phase”? My depression and overall anxiety are better,... read more

Updated 17 Aug 2021 2 answers

Citalopram for 7 weeks (anxiety)?

I have taken citalopram for around 7 weeks for anxiety that has been present for many years, constant worrying, health anxiety, panic attacks and more. I started on 10mg for 4 weeks and have now been taking 20mg for 3 weeks. Had pretty rough side effects during the first week but that passes to... read more

Updated 30 Aug 2021 2 answers

Escitalopram - Lexapro First 2 weeks side effects?

Hi all, i started lexapro 11 days ago now, and it has been a bit of tough road so far.. I was on celexa 3 years ago for panic & anxiety and got after a year and was pretty successful. My anxiety came back around 8 weeks ago and i went to a different doc you recommended lexapro 5mg, I started and... read more

Updated 14 Oct 2021 1 answer

What if you took 30mg of Valium a day and doctor switch you to 4mg Klonopin a day?

I was talking 30 mg of Valium a day for 1 and 1/2 years they just was not working up and down all night I too all 3 at once to try to get sleep no way up and down I tried everything and I'm a single full-time dad of a baby girl she 6 I got to get her up for school not a problem doctor finally... read more

Updated 26 Oct 2021 2 answers

Buspar, is the first week the easy one?

I started taking Buspar about 1 week ago today. My psychiatrist said I am very sensitive to medications so she started me on a very low dose. I started taking 2.5 mg once in the mornings, the first 5 days I felt on top of the world! Then she told me I could add a second dose in the afternoon.... read more

Updated 4 Oct 2021 2 answers

Lorazepam - Is it safe to suddenly stop taking prescription Ativan?

I've been prescribed 2mg Ativan one time a day for 3 years. Is stopping cold turkey safe or is tapering off recommended?

Updated 7 Oct 2021 1 answer

Sertraline - Should I increase my dose?

Hi. I've been on 50mg Sertraline since mid July. Had a very rocky start (first 7-10 days were hell) Then after 2 weeks I started to feel better, which improved every day for about a month. Then this last month my symptoms have slowly crept back in again. Time for an increase in dose or medication... read more

Updated 15 Oct 2021 2 answers

Citalopram support - 10mg 3.5 weeks?

I’m on 10 mg of Citalopram and I’ve been on it for 3 1/2 weeks for severe anxiety and panic disorder. The first two weeks were specially difficult, but I’ve definitely notice moments lasting hours/ half days feeling good. However, sometimes I’ll get periods of feeling awful again, some side effects ... read more

Updated 21 Oct 2021 2 answers

Need some support - citalopram 10mg/

I’ve just finished my 4th week on citalopram 10mg for severe anxiety/panic disorder. The first few weeks weren’t fun and then things started getting a tiny bit better. I struggle mostly in the evening when it gets dark and for nearly every night for the past year I’ve felt a degree of bad anxiety o... read more

Updated 26 Oct 2021 2 answers