Anxiety Questions (Page 156)

Citlapram made depression worse?

Hi I was wondering if anyone could help so I started citalopram at the beginning of September I was on for 25 days before my anxiety and depression went and got worser and more intense than it was before I started ,so much so I stopped them, it's been a couple of weeks off now and the initial... read more

Escitalopram - A week on these and still no change, only increased anxiety?

I have been on these tablets a week now and so far all i have is side effects, mornings are the worst severe anxiety for at least 2 hours. Wake at 4am everyday have maybe a hour anxiety free and it all starts again... night time is fine and i sleep but every day is crippling anxiety Someone help... read more

Sexual function on escitalopram?

Does this cause sexual problems within men and do they go away in time?

Can I take these medications how I want to?

I know that sertraline and buspirone interact with eachother but it is what my dr prescribed me, I take 150 mg of sertraline once a day and I take 10mg of buspirone twice a day. My question is can I safely take the 150mg with 20mg all at once instead of having to separate medications and take them... read more

Venlafaxine ankles and feet swelling after 3 days?

Hi everyone. Started 75mgs 3 days ago and already ankles and feet swelling. Same happened on Mirtazapine after a week and was advised by GP to stop taking as she wouldn't be able increase the dose with those side effects. However, different GP has just said over phone, via receptionist, to carry on... read more

Escitalopram - 2 weeks into this and anxiety has completely gone but Im left with jittery legs?

Im just over 2 weeks on these meds and they have been a life saver, all my anxiety has passed and im feeling alot better, i went out todayband my legs felt weak and jittery, i also felt a bit spaced out and unwell. Is this normal or should i speak to the doctor about reducing im currently on 10mg... read more

I have a question about Rexulti with Effexor XR?

I have been on 300mg of Effexor XR for at least 15 years. All of a sudden, these past two weeks have me in a terrible slump of depression and anxiety. I can't eat, sleep, go anywhere and have bad thoughts. I would like to know if anyone out there has tried Rexulti with Effexor XR. As for side... read more

Quetiapine - Experiences on Lexapro and Seroquel?

Can anyone share their experience on taking both of these medications? I'm nearly 8 weeks on 20mg and even though I feel improvements in my anxiety, my mood is all over the place. Especially in the morning. Waking at 5am and just feeling restlessness and low mood. I think I need additional... read more

Is it safe to take metronidazole and fluconazole?

I have lots of anxiety and saw that this can cause a bad reaction to your heart o was confirmed by nurses and my doctor it's safe to take? Has anyone taken this before and had no reaction in a negative way?

Lorazepam - Can you switch from clonazepam to Ativan?

On 1 mg clonazepam daily. Can i switch to 1mg Ativan daily? I know 1 mg Ativan is the same as 0.5mg clonazepam. It’s half as strong. I have cut down to 0.5mg clonazepam daily. So will the Ativan help with withdrawals?

Medications for Anxiety Treatment

I take two 25mg Paxil CR a day. When is the best time to take them or how far apart?

I take two 25mg Paxil CR a day. When is the best time to take them?

Want to stop propranolol safely?

I’ve been on propanol 40mg twice a day since September this year. I was opus on them for my anxiety mainly the rapid heartbeat. I’m also on fluoxetine and I was given propranolol to help me till fluoxetine kicked in. But I’m prediabetic and have been reading that propranolol can cause diabetes by ra... read more

When will the side effects improve after stopping Myrbetriq?

How long does it take to feel normal again after stopping this med? I was taking 25 mg of Myrbetriq for IC/OAB for about 7 weeks. After the first few weeks, I started having insomnia and anxiety in the middle of the night. I attributed it to stopping amitriptyline a few weeks before. However, the... read more

Paroxetine - Does it take a long time for paroxetine to work?

Have been on 20mgs.for 12 weeks now on 30 mgs.for 8 weeks.I see only minor changes.Please can someone give me advice.Linda