Panic Disorder Questions (Page 58)

How will fluoxetine make me feel the first time I take it?

I’m 19 years old and just recently got diagnosed with OCD and GAD and was prescribed 10 mg of fluoxetine (prozac). I’ve never taken an SSRI before, or any other “mood” medication. I have no idea what it will feel like, and I’m too nervous to even take the first pill. The only thing my doctor has tol... read more

Will restart Zoloft after 3 weeks of stopping work again?

Started with Zoloft for 1 week then went to dr to get rf and he switched to lexapro i took for 5 1/2 weeks cried anxious whole time!! then switch to Zoloft was on Zoloft for 3 weeks 25mg 1st week, 50mg 2nd week and 75mg 3rd. I have alot of anxiety and crying!!! Dr switched me to buspar and said to... read more

My meds were stolen. Doctor office says it's against the law to fill early. Is this true?

My purse was stolen and my Klonopin tablets were in it. I filed a police report. i then called doctor and the nurse said it's against the law to replace the script or have them filled early, paying cash, with a refill I already have. Is this true? I'm reading and seeing that it's up to the doctor... read more

Is it safe to skip a day or two of Xanax?

I've had a Xanax prescription for years for my panic disorder. I never took it regularly, just "as needed" for really bad panic attacks. However, for the past month and a half, probably, I have taken between .25mg and .75mg almost every day just to get me out the door to work. I have been having a... read more

Can you switch from Xanax to Ativan?

I switched from Xanax 0.5mg three times a day to Ativan 0.5mg three times a day and I can’t see my doctor until Monday to switch me back because I don't like the Ativan. Can anyone give me some reassurance please?

Fluoxetine - Side effects of upping the dosage of fluoxetine?

I started on 20mg taking a pill daily in the morning, I had little to no side effects and for the first couple months was "ok" had a pretty harsh panic attack so after seeing my doctor for a follow up a few days ago she upped my dosage to 40mg daily and since then Ive had horrible headaches and... read more

What are the fillers in Xanax (alprazolam)?

Wellbutrin XL - When will Wellbutrin kick in?

Replaced my Effexor 75mg 1/ day to Wellbutrin XL 150ml and 7 .5 of Buspar. Been taking for 26 days. I still feel aggravated, agitated most days. My appetite definitely decreased but alot of stress and anxiety from pandemic and possibly premenopausal symptoms (I'm alot of fun to be around)..I've... read more

Propranolol - How long do side effects last after taking 1 tablet at a time?

I’ve been prescribed these for anxiety and panic attacks. I suffer with multiple everyday. The issue is that I’m already on medication to battle dizziness that I can’t handle. My doctor said that if I experience dizziness as a side effect of the propranolol it won’t be counter balanced by the other ... read more

Zoloft 75mg upped dosage?

So, as a lot of you know that have read my posts before this, I’ve been taking sertraline since around February and it’s been a bumpy road, and not just because I was on the medication. So I currently went from 50mg to 75mg, say about a week ago now. For a good while at least almost two weeks I fel... read more

Only took 2 doses Paxil, why feel worse after 16 days?

I have took 2 doses 10 mg Paxil (Seroxat) and because it gave me severe side effects second day (nausea, panic over night, dizziness, tingling all over the body) i decided to stop coz I was needed at work few days after. I have took them because I had burning feelings in my stomach and chest at... read more

Prozac - When will this get better need advice please?

I have had a lot of meds change in the last few months due to side effects. I am having severe anxiety, panic attacks, irritability, crying spell. I started Prozac 20 mg about 12 days ago. I am having some weird sensation that I have a hard time to describe. I dont know if its dizziness or... read more

Should I increase of dosage of Zoloft?

i have been taking 50mg of Zoloft for about 8 months and it helps me not feel so anxious and made me feel happier in general again. Now I can start to feel my anxiety go up again should I increase my dosage to lower my anxiety?

Dr took me off Bupropion 150mg XL?

Dr took me off Bupropion XL, put me on regular Bupropion, 100mg, not XL or SL. Dr had me cut it in half so dr wants me taking 50 mg in am and 50 mg at noon. I’m feeling symptoms of depression and I feel “spacey”, it almost feels like my eyes are going up in my head and I can really only explain it a... read more

Buspirone - When did you know or feel you need to increase doses?

How did you know when you needed to increase your dose of buspar? I'm usually fine during the day with anxiety for the most part. It's at night if I wake up at 3am I have a 50/50 shot to start to get anxious and just go all down hill. Is it okay to be like 15mg + 20mg? Wondering if some take more... read more