Anxiety Questions (Page 166)

Atenolol - how long for side effects to subside?

I am a 37 year old female and was was started on Atenolol .25 mg 1x/daily for rapid heart rate due to anxiety issues yesterday. I also take .5 Xanax as needed. I'm feeling a little light headed today and have diarrhea. Is this normal when starting this med? I had an AWFUL reaction to Zoloft, so now... read more

Anxiety - PA 976 white round scored?

Thought to be Xanax

Bad side effects - Dexilant, Reglan and Zoloft?

I had a cortisone shot a number of weeks ago that caused a plethora of side effects, including my hormones being completely screwed up. This set off anxiety for me, which I was doing ok with on Xanax as needed. Recently, however, the painkillers they gave me set off acid reflux. Typically, I can... read more

Is 1mg Xanax 3x day a high dose. Was taking 1mg ativan 3x day but seemed to lose effect after 5 yrs?

Was taking effexor/ativan combo but stopped taking effexor 6 months ago cold turkey (huge mistake but lost 20 lbs instantly).Now starting to have anxiety/depression again. Dr said combo of zoloft/Xanax should get me back on track. Would appreciate any input/ advice. Am 50 yr female also take meds b... read more

Best non-benzo medication for severe anxiety disorder?

My daughter has had drug issues in the past and she suffers from severe anxiety disorder. I do not want to put her on benzo meds as Iam told it will make her relapse, so I need to find a strong alternative. Please help me, I hate to watch her suffer.

Escitalopram - Is lexapro habit forming?

Since lexapro is a narcotic is it habit forming? My daughter is taking 10mg for her anxiety.

Can pulmicort cause a rise in blood pressure w/severe heart palpitations?

Severe heart palpitations. Heart rate steady at 80 to 100. BP increases 200/115 at times, goes down with clonidine and other bp meds. I have noticed this started since I left hosp. in July of 2013. Given while in hosp, never notice or used pulmicort prior to this time. Have asthma and copd... read more

Is nitrazepam alot stronger than clonazepam?

Is clonazepam much lower in effects than Nitrazepam

Pregabalin - how long does the drowiness last?

Hi I've been given pregabalin for anxiety from my G.P which took over my life horrendous after having bad experiences with anti depressants. I am on day 2 now and feel the anxiety going but I feel so drowsy like a slight drunk feeling has anyone else experienced this and if so how long does it last... read more

Can I take indomethacin while taking gabapentin?

What are the ingredients in gabapentin, 100mg?

The active ingredients in neurontin,what's in the pill!?

Lexapro versus Generic - bloating?

I've been on a Generic Lexapro for almost a year and my biggest complaint is the weight gain and ''bloating". Every morning I look in the mirror and my face looks like I ate a salt lick for dinner. My dr. started me on adding Wellbutrin XL 150mg to alleviate those side effects and it worked great... read more

How long does Fetzima withdrawal last?

I wasweaned off 45 mg Amitriptylne about two weeks ago and started on Fetzima on cross taper. When I hit 40 mg (10 days into this experimenet gone wrong) I hit the wall with horrible anxiety headachs stomach pain insommnia side effects So he told me to take two days of Fetzima 20 mg and started me... read more

Lyrica - Does Pregabalin cause bloating/swelling of the abdomen?

I have been on Pregabalin for 4 months (for anxiety, 600mg daily) and have started to experience severe abdominal swelling. I have had issues with bloating in the past and have IBS in my family however, I have not experienced anything as bad as this. I'm considering coming off the treatment which... read more

Gabapentin works, heart races, pounds?

I've BiPolar Depression & Anxiety. I'm Taking Lamictial n Gabapentin. I like the help Gabapentin gives: depression lessened, no "weepy" feeling; however, it does cause my heart to beat faster n pound. I recently went from 100mg to 200mg 3x/day. For many years I was taking Effexor, Lamictial &... read more