Panic Disorder Questions (Page 54)

Can just 5 mgs of Lexapro be an effective dose?

Has anyone here found just 5 mgs of Lexapro to be an effective dose? If yes, how long did it take to work for you and what condition did you start taking it for? Thanks--

What to expect with Zoloft?

I had a trigger a couple months ago. Since then, I’ve had high anxiety, intrusive thoughts and a bit of loss of self. I voluntarily admitted myself into the ED. They prescribed me Zoloft. Never liked nor have I believed in medication. But to be there for myself and my daughter until I can... read more

Panic Disorder - I need to try a Rx medication?

What is the best long-term Rx medication to take for anxiety, panic disorder, and cardiophobia in your opinion? What has worked for you personally? I have tried all the non-drug approaches and they help but are not enough like CBT, exercise, healthy diet, and meditation. Thanks for any replies in... read more

Should I give up on Zoloft?

Started 25mg, now at 150 mg , five months in and severe panic and anxiety , feels like I drank fifty cups of coffee , had a few good days on 100mg… I feel like five months is long enough .. my adrenaline is so high .. shakes , headaches nausea … any help would be appreciated .. is... read more

Xanax dosage and what is the equivalency to the difference in milligrams?

Is 0.5 mgs of Xanax a less dosage than .25 also how much is a piece of the white bar that’s 2mgs? what is the equivalency to the 0.5 mg orange 029 pill?

Paroxetine risks with heart or toward seizures or clots?

I want to start taking paroxetine for my panic disorder but it is it safe as I hear it can induce a LQT. Is this true or not?

Hydroxyzine - Why prescribe an antihistamine for panic attacks and anxiety?

Basically the doctor says Benadryl is better for anxiety and panic attacks and than Xanax. What a joke these doctors are these days, I have never in my life seen somebody freaking out with a panic attack and they said let's get them Benadryl.

Sertraline - Should I stop using Zoloft?

I have been on sertraline (Zoloft) for around 2 months and the first 2, maybe 3 weeks, were great. No panic attacks. No side effects. Nothing. I was cured! But now I am having absolutely crushing panic attacks that have lasted upwards of 6 hours. And i see reviews that say it gets worse before it... read more

Buspirone - Does Buspar help with derealization?

Is sleep paralysis worse with caplyta?

I only just started taking caplyta... but last night I could sleep well, I felt paralyzed I couldn't do anything but whimper and barely move my hand. I felt extreme panic and fear I was afraid as if someone was watching me. I have bipolar depression and I couldn't talk or move for what... read more

Sertraline - Been on sertraline for about 11 months now. Started on 25mg now on 100mg

I am feeling much better now - not the quivering wreck of last year. My question is how do I know when it's safe to start reducing the dose with the aim of stopping completely, or will I have to stay on them for the rest of my life, and is there a risk associated if I do stay on them? For... read more

Can I still take Ativan if heart rate seems low?

If your heart rate is only at 69 per minute, is it safe to take Ativan or will it lower heart to much?

Venlafaxine - Does it help with these anxiety?

I’m starting this medication Thursday 37.5mg I suffer from severe anxiety. I used to be very outgoing my grandfather and I were very close and he passed away back in 2021 and then and then I had issues with the job I was with for a long time right after and then I got Covid Roger that and... read more

Klonopin during the day and trazodone at bedtime?

My doctor put me on trazodone at bedtime and Klonopin 2 times a day as needed for anxiety. I took a Klonopin this morning at 5.30am and it’s now 9.30pm… Am I okay to take my trazodone to go to sleep or wait and let the Klonopin out of my system. Idk I’m new and paranoid about it.

How long until Remeron / mirtazapine helped with your anxiety?

I have tried so many SSRI's with no luck and horrible side effects. My psychiatrist started me on mirtazapine. 15mg first week and 30mg second week. I am on day 15. I take this at night. First week I was super tired and had extreme dizziness. Then followed with intense headaches. Those have... read more