Anxiety Questions (Page 154)

Escitalopram - Should I go ahead and try this medication?

I received this medication at age 17 but when I took it for a week and a half I was going to school and work and it was so unbearable because I couldn’t eat I was severely underweight as it was. I stopped the medication. Now I am 21 and I am worse than ever I think because of Covid I became c... read more

Lexapro- Stopped working?

I have been on the generic Lexapro 10mg for the last five years and this last year I noticed my anxiety slowly creeping back up. The symptoms, the foggy head, constant worry and obsessing over things, anticipating anxiety, all of it. Is this normal? Do peoples body’s get used to the medication? S... read more

Dissociate on citalopram normal?

As the title says. I dissociate badly on citalopram 20 mg. I did suffer from anxiety and dissociation before the med but it has been a lot worse! I've only been taking it for 2,5 weeks, so it's early days I know. But the dissociation is so so bad I feel like I've completely lost myself into a weird... read more

I just started taking Ativan for anxiety. Rather than a soft relaxed feeling it’s a jolt?

Pregabalin - How long does it take for pregabalin to work for anxiety?

Does mirtazapine cause weight gain?

I have been prescribed mirtazapine today by my GP for extreme anxiety and insomnia. As as yet I don't know the dosage. Does this cause weight gain and are there common side effects? Thanks

I have seizures. I am taking lorazepam for anxiety. Now I am feeling better. Should I give up this?

I have been taking lorazepam for 3 months

Lexapro - Was on 30 mgs of Lexapro and went down to 25?

I was on 30 mgs of lexapro for awhile then I decided to go down to 25 mgs and I think it was a mistake. Has anyone ever had any major problems going down just 5 mgs. What suggestions does anyone have. Thank it's been hard. But maybe it will settle down

Hydroxyzine - Why prescribe an antihistamine for panic attacks and anxiety?

Basically the doctor says Benadryl is better for anxiety and panic attacks and than Xanax. What a joke these doctors are these days, I have never in my life seen somebody freaking out with a panic attack and they said let's get them Benadryl.

Has anyone taken hydroxyzine and Buspar together?

Mirtazapine - Sertraline+ mirtazapine combo?

I stopped feeling benefits of Sertraline after 10 good years & my psychiatrist added 7.5mg Mirtazapine. Started to sleep well, even felt less anxious & depressed, after 10 days started to feel bad again, so he upped dose to 15mg. Within 2 days felt much better, but now feelng a bit anxious again.... read more

Lexapro 5mg for 3 months now having panic and eye swelling?

I’ve been on Lexapro for 3 months and was doing great until I got sick with a bad case of asthma and cough. Now having anxiety again and feeling a bit sad. But there has been a few family things going on. Also my eye lids started swelling and insomnia? Did anyone else get this at 3 months? Thank y... read more

Buspirone - Does Buspar help with derealization?

Risperidone for anxiety, will it get better?

I am on Risperidone as of a month ago. I started at .25 twice a day. I just got out on 1.5 mg a week ago from 1mg. It’s only been a week and I feel better but my ocd and anxiety is still always in the back of my mind. Will this ever stop with this medication, do I need to be more patient or is this ... read more

Can I still take Ativan if heart rate seems low?

If your heart rate is only at 69 per minute, is it safe to take Ativan or will it lower heart to much?