Anxiety Questions (Page 131)

Paxil - Super sleepy just started taking and I get so sleepy?

I just started taking this in day five I am super sleepy on it and have a hard time falling asleep was wondering if this gets better I take it at night was wonder if this gets better and what about the wieght gain I don't want to put more weight on

Xanax and Klonopin for flying?

My doctor gave me 2 mg of Xanax for a flight I had today. It did not work at all, and I was unable to board the flight. It did not relieve any anxiety or panic, and I was crying, no relief at all. I am currently at a hotel by the airport right now, with another flight to attempt tomorrow. It is not... read more

Hydroxyzine - Does Vistaril show up as a Xanax on a drug screen?

Does Vistaril show up as aprazolam in a drug screen since they both are treatments for anxiety?

I've been taking 1mg of Ativan for 5 weeks and want to stop?

Hi, I developed tinnitus 2 months ago and it completely shattered my life. I couldn't stop thinking about it, i couldn't sleep, I'd be up all night screaming and worrying so I turned to my old friend Ativan and started taking 1 mg a night to sleep. I've had moderate anxiety for over 20 years and... read more

My doctor prescribed Cipro and Flagyl For diverticulitis. Due to side effects, can I stop Cipro?

I have been taking both as prescribed for 5 days. I am having increased anxiety verging on panic attacks. Is it safe to discontinue the Cipro at this point? I have to return to work in 2 days and don't feel safe doing so with these side effects.

Propranolol - How much propranolol can I take in one dose for severe anxiety?

This morning I started Paxil and was told to break 10mg in half and take 5mg for a week

I am very sensitive to side effects. I tried Zoloft in the past and made me so much worse. So far only side effects I have is very tired and worn out with some light headed. I haven't been able to sleep a full night for some reason since coming off the Zoloft which was 4 weeks ago. I'm hoping the... read more

Alprazolam - Hi! I take .25 mg of Xanax per day, is it safe to take that amount everyday? Im not?

... used to taking pills and i was prescribed Xanax because I started to have pretty bad anxiety. The doctor said i should take 0.50mg 3 times a day but 0.25 works just fine for me

Do Zoloft and Wellbutrin work well together?

I have MDD, GAD and C-PTSD. I am in the middle of a depressive episode, and also in the midst of changing meds. I was taking Effexor XR 75mg and Wellbutrin XL 300mg for a while, but discontinued the Effexor because of side effects ( I weaned off as per my psychiatrist's recommendations). After... read more

Is it okay to take propranolol past the expiration date on the bottle?

I got propranolol (10MG) prescribed to me back in October of 2015 for test anxiety and stage fright. I have a presentation tomorrow and I found the bottle with 6 pills left in it. The expiration date on the bottle says 10/14/2016. Is it safe to take it? If so has the potency decreased?

Is alprazium as effective (calming) as alprazolam?

I've heard about alprazium as an effective occasional substitute for alprazolam, but it is a bit expensive, and if it doesn't have any scientific backing for its claims, then I don't want to waste my time trying it. I'd like a medically educated review or opinions based on studies (if any) on this... read more

Is Xanax 0.5mg stronger than 2mg Xanax?

Can Valium cause rapid heartbeat? I took 5mg of Valium about 12 hours ago for a panic attack, it did

... help but now my heart is beating very rapidly. I have never had panic attacks before so I'm not sure if this is from the Valium or if it is the panic attack reoccurring

Has anyone experienced extreme tiredness or fatigue from taking buspar?

Gabapentin - How long do side effects last?

Have just started taking gabapentin for anxiety, 1 x 100 mg a day. I am feeling very sick and dizzy. Has anyone experienced this and how long will it last?