Anxiety Questions (Page 177)

I was just prescribed nortriptyline for my IBS?

I was just prescribed this medicine today for my IBS. I also have severe anxiety and take propranolol for panic attacks. I was wondering if anyone has experienced it helping the anxiety that ibs induces? Or if it made it worse. I’m nervous but hopeful that it will help the pain thats comes along w... read more

Does bupropion typically cause weight loss or gain?

Amitriptyline - amitriptyline does or quit working after 9 months?

I am on amitriptyline for 9 months 10 mg. Wonderful drug for anxiety, depression, Interstitial Cystitis, and gerd disease!! However... it came with chronic consitpation working on getting on the right medication for that I have tried everything almost. So.. I noticed my worrying , anxiety, bladder... read more

When does stamina return?

Just stopped Prozac and was put on Mirtazapine. I’ve lost too much weight due to anxiety. I find that trying to keep up with normal chores causes fatigue and I have to rest(not sleep) after doing them. Also, did not need as much clonazepam for anxiety today. Does anyone have experience with M... read more

How do I get off Xanax and Klonopin at the same time?

I’ve been taking Klonopin during the day (1mg) and Xanax at night (1/2-1mg) I’ve been taking Klonopin for a long time - about 25 years, until a few months ago. Began Xanax, but not for very long. Now I’m off both and having weird withdrawals. I feel like an electrical impulse is going throughout my ... read more

I’m in week 6 of sertraline and still struggling with anxiety and no energy?

I started 50mg of sertraline for anxiety, low mood and mild depression. I’m currently in week 6. In the beginning I had every side effect going but most of them have eased up but I’m still up and down like a roller coaster, still getting anxiety and have no energy most of the time. Is this the rig... read more

How to reduce clonazepam at .5mg/day?

I am currently taking Mirtazapine 15mg before bed at night. I’ve needed clonazepam .25mg 2xday for anxiety. I’d like to reduce to only .25 clonazepam a day. Is it advisable to reduce by .25 a day? I’ve taken this amount for a couple of months.

Panic Disorder - Anxiety during menstrual cycle?

Does anyone else have heightened anxiety a few days or a week before they start their menstrual cycle?

Venlafaxine increase from 182.5mg to 225mg?

I'm on day 3 of increase due to my anxiety acting up again. Was fine the last 2 days but today I feel weak,shaky and anxious. Is this just my body adjusting to higher dose and will it settle down? If anyone has similar experience I'd appreciate it as m worried.

Nausea when increasing dosage to 20mg Prozac last week?

Morning sickness with dry heaves. I still eat normally and am not throwing up my food. Is this nausea normal for 20mg before my body gets used to it?. I also noticed heightened anxiety. I am taking 0.5mg Klonopin daily for anxiety currently. Also taking Abilify for bipolar disorder.

Can I stop taking gabapentin after 1 week?

Can I stop taking gabapentin after 1 week? My nerve pain is worse along with increased depression.

Brain shocks and facial nerve problems?

I've been taking a medication escitalopram 20mg. Its causing brain shocks every day now. I've been taking this medication now for 6 months or so. The shocks have started a couple months ago. Its also causing facial nerve spasms on my face. I'm not sure if its the medication or something else?

How long does Lexapro take to work?

For those of you that had a great experience on Lexapro or found it to be your "miracle drug," about how long did it take for you to start seeing/feeling those results? I currently take 15 mg of Remeron at night along with a regimen of 1 mg clonazepam at night and 0.5 mg of clonazepam in the... read more

Is Zoloft or Effexor effective for PTSD (w BPD)? See other diagnoses please?

I suffer from PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Acute Anxiety, BPD, and OCD. I also have Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. As far as the BPD, the main problem is my impulse control and my anger management. The rest are pretty explanatory. PTDS is moderate-severe, OCD is moderate,... read more

About mirtazapine dosage, 7.5mg.

I have gone from 15mg as wasn’t feeling good onto 7.5mg, but I am still waking up tired and feeling really groggy. Should I come of it altogether