Anxiety Questions (Page 112)

Stopping Cymbalta/starting Pristiq proper protocol?

I am currently slowly tapering off Cymbalta by counting beads, 3-4% every 4 weeks, currently at about 17mg. My Doctor wants me to stop taking it and start taking Pristiq, another SNRI. I'm afraid of stopping the Cymbalta cold turkey for fear of withdrawal symptoms. I never intended on taking... read more

Starting on gabapentin - side effects?

In the reviews I've read on gabapentin most have dizziness in the beginning. I am starting gabapentin for extreme anxiety in a few days and am wondering if I will need to stay home because of dizziness or be able to function out side of my home? Working, shopping etc.? Also how long does this... read more

Can I take 30mg of my Temazepam in the morning to help with my anxiety?

Curious to to know if I could take 30mg’s of my Temazepam prescription in the mornings, rather than at night, as it doesn’t allow me to sleep, but absolutely calms my anxiety down. Or if there is something more fit for just panic attacks + or medium length acting to help me manage my generalized anx... read more

Fluoxetine - Does Prozac help with Ruminating ocd and intrusive thoughts?

So where do I start. I have been on citalopram for 7+ year and it worked wonders for my anxiety, ocd and intrusive thoughts. However I noticed it wasn’t working as well and I come of them, BIG mistake! For the last couple of months I have been experiencing intrusive thoughts from the moment I w... read more

Does sertraline give good and bad days in the begining?

I switched from Lexapro after 20 years to sertraline because it quit working. I am on day 16 of sertraline for GAD. One day I feel it is helping and then the next my anxiety is crazy; pounding heart beat, can’t sleep, etc. I read the positive review on here to help me but it’s such a struggle.

Should I stay on sertraline?

I had to turn to these tablets as a final resort to help myself. I'm 21 and suffer from awful anxiety to the point i cannot cope. I have been taken 25g as was told to for the first 5 days and I am only on day 3. But do feel like my anxiety will override these tablets as it's to powerful, I have a... read more

Does propranolol cause sleep disturbance/nightmares/insomnia?

For those of you doing well on propranolol for anxiety, I've read a lot about how it can cause nightmares and insomnia. What was your experience? I just started the medication and I already deal with insomnia and unsettling dreams. I'm afraid the medication will make this worse. Please help! Thank... read more

Gabapentin vs buspirone for anxiety?

I was prescribed buspirone for chronic anxiety and panic Attacks . I was taking clonazepam and it Works well but most doctors don’t want people on it long term . So buspirone was prescribed. At first I was dizzy abs felt foggy and disconnected. After a few weeks it mostly went away but I can’t seem ... read more

Sertraline increasing the dose?

Today it is 7 weeks since I have been taking Sertraline. 5 weeks on 50 mg, two weeks on 100 mg. at 100 mg the doctor prescribed me propranolol 40 mg 3 times a day, I take only twice, I do not need to take 3 times a day. propranolol helps me with side effects, I have increased anxiety. yesterday... read more

Does Lexapro cause weight gain?

How do I take quetiapine during the day for anxiety whilst also staying awake?

I've been prescribed 25mg quetiapine twice a day for anxiety but it makes me so drowsy. Any top tips for how to take it so I can be anxiety free during the day without being asleep?

Sertraline & propranolol, is anyone on this combination?

Long story cut short, I have been prescribed 80mg propranolol & 100mg of sertraline around 2 weeks ago, after being on 40mg propranolol & 50 mg sertraline for a few months. I do feel a bit better, but still having panic attacks & anxiety is sky high, and when the attacks happen, they're severe. I... read more

Why am I not getting better with sertraline help?

I have been on sertraline just over 5 weeks I started on 50mg and went to 100mg two weeks ago, at the moment my anxiety is so so bad, constantly got a tight chest everyday and constant worry. I feel like this won’t ever go? Please can someone give me advice whether to stay on this medicine? Will I e... read more

2 weeks on Lexapro and I’m nervous?

I posted a week ago about starting Lexapro to help my anxiety and depression and insomnia issues. I’ve noticed some changes in my anxiety and I’m starting to feel less anxious during the day, but I still have some really terrible days too. I’m not able to sleep still right now without taking Ativan ... read more

Venlafaxine - worse before better?

I have been on 37.5mg of venlafaxine for 2 weeks now and honestly the past few days I feel worse. My depression is still not good, I am just wanting to sleep and sit on the couch. My anxiety is up and down still. I keep getting violent mood swings that are pretty bad. Is it to soon to expect... read more