Anxiety Questions (Page 10)

Escitalopram - Generic Lexapro or name brand?

Hi there. My doctor prescribed me generic Lexapro (escitalopram) for mild situational depression and generalized anxiety. I have read many negative reviews about the generic versus the name brand, but most of those reviews seem to come from people who switched from the name brand to generic... read more

Mirtazapine - Does anybody have tight stiff legs, feel swollen , heavy and sore knees?

Does anybody have these side effects on 45 mg of Mirtazapine?. my legs feel so heavy, tight, swollen, and my knees are sore in the joints. it gets this bad that I am unable to walk as normal and I have to sit down. I feel like my legs are going to give in on me. my toes feel cold and numb,... read more

When does Depo shot emotional effects go away?

I got the Depo shot on Feburary 8th, 2017. The first two weeks afterwards I felt fine, surprisingly no side effects so I was happy about getting it. However, when the third week started, all hell started to break lose. Mood swings, severe depression, OCD, severe anxiety, loss of sex drive, constant... read more

Has anyone tried Breckenridge generic Xanax a.k.a. Alprazolam. How is it & what pharmacy has it?

Is the Breckenridge manufacturer for Xanax a.k.a. alprazolam a good generic brand? And does anyone know what pharmacy has it?

Should you be taking 2 sleeping pills a pain pill a pill for anxiety and a pill for depression all?

Did increasing Lexapro to 20 mg help with anxiety?

I have been on Lexapro for 6 weeks now and although it has helped quite a bit with the depression I am still experiencing anxiety, especially in the morning. I shake like crazy and the only thing that helps is xanax. Of course I don't want to continue taking that! My doctor has suggested upping to... read more

Wellbutrin, has anyone experienced hard or rapid & irregular heartbeats, muscle back pain, insomnia?

Loss of appetite and cannot gain any weight? This all makes me anxious and the whole reason I went on it was for depression and anxiety! Anyone out there have any similiar symptoms or have an educated reason why I am having these side effects? Help!

I have severe withdrawal symptoms after weening off Paxil after 10 years, what should I do?

I have been on Paxil for about 10 years. I weined off of it about a month ago and I am having the most severe physical and mental withdrawl symptoms. I don't know what to do. I feel like I am going crazy and physically feel like I have the flu or something. I don't even get out of my house because... read more

Has anyone successfully withdrawled from cymbalta? I'm not sure this pain will be worth it!!?

I have been taking cymbalta for over 5 years. I am horrified to have found out about how common "withdrawling" from cymbalta is, and the "truth" about the side effects of this medicine. I have never been addicted to anything in my whole life, so for me to try to eliminate this medicine is very... read more

3rd day I taking Prozac... Why am I feeling like this?

Yesterday was my 3rd day taking 20mg of Prozac prescribed by the doctor for depression and major anxiety and panic attacks. I am 19 years old. The first day was okay, couldn't sleep well but that's all. 2nd day was good but woke up feeling anxious. Went to the restroom and had a panic attack. Upon... read more

Why are most doctors anti diazepam ?

I have struggled for most of my life from early teens to now aged 55 female with severe anxiety. I had a severe breakdown 15 years ago and diazepam literally saved my life. Before being prescribed them I lost weight weighing 5 stone 10 pounds they were the crutch I needed to bring me back from hell... read more

Gabapentin - does everyone taking this medicine gain weight?

I just started taking this medicine gabapentin. For pain in my neck. I hope I don't gain weight. Thank you

How long does it take for abilify 2mg to start working for depression and anxiety?

This was just prescribed as an add on to my lexapro that's not helping want to hear experiences on abilify

Important Lamictal question. Intense feelings never felt before taking this medication?

I have been previously diagnosed (for years) with depression and anxiety and have been on various meds for them, some helping better than others, although I never found the right one. I recently saw a new psychologist who diagnosed me with bipolar (somewhat out of the blue) after meeting with me... read more

Has anyone ever had lisinopril raise blood pressure instead of lower it?

Prior to starting, I normally had a BP of 126/78 with some variance when I took it at home. I get really anxious at the doctor though and my BP readings at the doctor tended to be 146/88. My doctor insisted I go on 5 mg of lisinopril. A week after starting Lisinopril, I checked my BP in the... read more