Anxiety Questions (Page 113)

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

Does 100mg of gabapentin help for anxiety?

My dr prescribed me 100mg of gabapentin for anxiety and im kinda nervous to take it, I take 1mg of klonopin 2x times daily but it’s not working anymore after two years. I’m wondering what you felt like the first time you took it.

Zoloft - I was on sertraline 200mg for 16 years and felt brilliant and then they stopped working?

... Psych recommended adding mirtazapine and have spent the last 4 years trialing different dose combinations. I have stabilized somewhat on 200 sertraline and 15mg mirtazapine . However, I feel too high but still if I drop down to 175mg or 150mg I feel too low. Psych and GP don’t offer any advice a... read more

Sertraline - Feeling worse on 4th week on Zoloft?

I started Zoloft on 17th of January. Felt good right away(probably placebo). Now on the 4th week and feel depressed and anxious again. Cant sleep well and getting hit flashes. I am on 50mg once a day. Is this normal or should I ask my doctor to up the dosage?

Fluvoxamine - Does Luvox cause you to sweat more?

I have been on Luvox for almost 3 weeks now for panic/ anxiety disorder. I have been calmer since taking it but the past couple of nights I have been waking up with night sweats. I haven’t ever had night sweats. So I’m wondering if this is a side effect and if anyone else has had this problem? I sta... read more

How long does BuSpar (buspirone) take to work?

Hello, I began taking BuSpar (buspirone) 2 weeks ago for generalized anxiety disorder. Not sure im feeling the effects and wondering how long it took for others to notice. Do you feel sure that its working?

Is ringing in ears a common side effect of Lexapro?

I've been on Lexapro for 3 weeks now. First 2 weeks was on 5mg then increased to 10mg. Since increasing to 10mg (7 days now) I have noticed more anxiety, constant ringing in ears and major lack of motivation. I just want to lay in bed all day

Escitalopram - Has anyone used lexapro and cannabis?

I recently started taking lexapro and I know it takes a few weeks until it works has anyone been on lexapro and took cannabis or is it a bad interaction? I am reaching out to my provider about this but I have not got a call back so thought it was worth a try to ask?

Mirtazapine - Has anyone had problems increasing Remeron to 30mgs?

I’m on 22 1/2 now

How long does Zoloft take to work?

I have been on Zoloft for about 5 weeks and i have maybe seen a slight improvement in my anxiety but nothing major yet. I’m starting to lose hope. can anyone tell me how long it took for their Zoloft to start properly working? Thanks.

Zoloft - How effective is this medication on GAD?

5 months ago i had a mini stroke and even though I didn't suffer any physical damage I've been suffering severe anxiety and depression my Dr started me with Lexapro didn't do a thing now she switch me to Zoloft 50 mg I've been on it for 2 weeks haven't seen any changes except i get a little sleepy... read more

Going from 50mg sertraline to 100mg?

I was taking 50 mg of sertraline for a few months it took a couple of months to start working for my anxiety and pure ocd I felt like if I increased my dose it would help more but the first week taking it I’m awfull again should I go back to the 50mg my ocd is horrible crying constantly over the s... read more

Generic YH 101 Bupropion HCL 300 mg efficacy?

Has anyone taken and benefited from my generic version of Wellbutrin XL (named in title)? I'm crossing my fingers to hear encouraging stories... Thanks so much in advance!

Buspirone and phentermine - taking both medications?

So I'm a real chicken when it comes to taking new medication. I will read myself into an anxiety attack so fast, I end up not taking it. I've been taking buspirone for 6 or 7 years now, so I know how my body reacts to it. I am however also overweight and despite me trying every diet known to man,... read more

What is the lowest dose of Escitalopram that has helped you?